Behavior Interventionist - Choice Schools

Behavior Interventionist

2024 - 2025 School Year

At Dove Academy, we pride ourselves on our successes, and celebrate both individual and school achievements. Dove Academy is committed to building a better future for its students and families that fosters a culture of universal achievement that involves parents, students and staff. This culture is based upon the fundamental belief that each child is capable of meeting high academic standards in reading, language arts, and math, and that the school has the power to make that opportunity a reality. Be a part of a world where everyone soars by applying today!

A successful candidate for this position has:

• An unwavering belief that all children regardless of their background can learn and exceed at high levels.
• A strong desire to achieve outstanding results in the pursuit of excellence for students.
• The ability to build strong relationships with staff, students, and families to build trust and rapport within the school community.
• The willingness to be a humble change agent.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

As the Behavior Interventionist, your core responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Assessment of Student, Family and School Needs:

• Conducts assessments and evaluations in accordance with family and student rights.

• Uses student, family, and school assessment results to identify needs that affect student learning. Assess present developmental levels for purposes of implementing academic and/or behavior intervention plans for identified students on caseload.

• Administers necessary academic and/or behavior assessments of the eligible students above and beyond what is administered to all students.

• Provides social work counseling to students and parents.

• Provides psycho-social assessment and diagnosis of behavior disabilities with recommendations and/or environmental manipulations at the school, home, and/or community with periodic reevaluations.

• Evaluates transcripts; participates, as requested, in planning, implementation and follow-up phases of proficiency testing.

• Participates in Child Study Process, Individual Education Plan (IEP), and student related PLC process as required.

Advocacy:

• Makes referrals to public or private agencies with appropriate follow-up.
• Serves as a liaison between school, family, and community resources.
• Serves as a source of information regarding community resources.

Consultation and Collaboration:

• Participates in case conferences involving cooperation with other pupil personnel workers, school personnel, and community agencies.
• Acts as a consultant to resolve problems concerning issuance of credits.
• Work with students on an individual basis in seeking solutions to personal problems related to such areas as home and family relations, health, and emotional adjustment.

Program Planning, Implementation and Evaluation:

• Participates in the development of policies and regulations that affect instruction and conditions of success.
• Works cooperatively with the Health Education Teachers to carry out the Academy's sex education program.
• Provides in-service training for staff in guidance programs and in student conflict resolution and self-awareness programs.
• Develops and implements the academic and/or behavior intervention plan of identified students on caseload with the information collected based on the individual needs of the child and family.
• Assumes other responsibilities assigned by the School Leader.

Accountability:

• Conforms to the National Association of Social Work (NASW), Code of Ethics, and Standards for School Social Work practice.
• Completes, as required by EDGAR, a Personnel Activity Report or Semi-Annual Certification with supporting Activity Log.
• Assumes responsibility for the orderliness of the learning environment and the appropriate and safe use of instructional facilities and equipment.
• Maintains and administers the student records system according to the Academy, state, and federal regulations and protects the system's confidentiality.
• Organizes time, resources, energy, and workload in order to meet responsibilities.
• Participates in appropriate professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills.

Job Goal: To promote understanding of the emotional and social development of childrenand the influences of family, community, and cultural differences on student success along with the implementation of effective intervention strategies.

Essential Skills and Competencies: While we will consider a broad range of backgrounds, the ideal candidate would have the following qualifications/experience:

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma.
• Demonstrated competence in all areas of focus.
• Exemplary work habits verified by reference check.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Social work case reporting and writing experience.
• Ability to counsel students, parents, and staff, individually and in groups.
• Knowledge and skills of the IEP process.
• Knowledge and skills working with students from all backgrounds.
• Excellent verbal and written expression using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Work Location:20001 Wexford St, Detroit, MI 48234

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Choice Schools offers a full comprehensive benefits plan, including health care, a competitive 401(K) plan, professional development, and much more. View our benefits options here - https://choiceschools.com/careers/careers-choice-experience/

Please contact Nadia Samaha via email at nadiasamaha@choiceschools.comwith any questions.

Working for Choice Schools Associates

Dove Academy of Academy is part of the Choice Schools Community. As a comprehensive education service provider, Choice Schools offers a student-centered approach to tailored school operations support. Much like a superintendent's office, Choice Schools provides invaluable assistance in various crucial areas, including instruction, professional development, curriculum, human resources, finance, compliance, communications, and enrollment. By being a part of the Choice Schools Scholar Model, Dove Academy of Detroit is a vibrant community of learning, comprised of multiple other outstanding scholar schools within the state. The Scholar Model will provide you with the support and collaboration of a large district while serving at a tight-knit community school in your area.

Choice Schools Associates is an equal opportunity employer. Choice Schools Associates does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic background. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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