Description

Be the change you wish to see in the world! Come join our team to empower children and families in our communities to transform their lives and develop to their full potential.

Position Summary

The Student Intervention Specialist (SIS) is responsible for collaborating with classroom teams in the development, implementation and monitoring of effective, individualized academic and behavioral programming for students. The SIS can be in the role of individualized student support, classroom support or building wide support.

Essential Responsibilities

• To assure effective academic and behavioral health programming for each student which results in progress and program completion.

• To assure comprehensive documentation of all behavioral progress.

• To assure the continuous safety of all students.

• To assure the continuing development of professional skills.

  Qualifications

• Clearances. State Police; FBI clearance; child abuse clearance; CPSL Mandated Reporter-Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training; any additional background checks/clearances required by state governing bodies.

• Valid driver’s license and current vehicle insurance.

• Pressley Ridge School for the Deaf - Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) required. Applicants not meeting the minimum ASL proficiency are required to complete coursework and meet the minimum proficiency after hire.

  Working Conditions

• Physical Demands. This position requires a moderate to high level of physical activity. Employee must meet minimum requirements for Hearing, Speech and Vision.

• Environmental/Behavioral Factors. School, Community, Home.

• Working Hours. As assigned.

Qualifications

Education

Required

• High School or better

Preferred

• Bachelors or better in Education

• Bachelors or better in Human Services

Experience

Preferred

• 5 years: Experience working with at risk youth (emotional/behavioral).

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)