Behavioral Interventionist (Full-time/Part-time) - AMIkids Caddo

AMIkids • Shreveport, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

AMIkids Caddo, located in Shreveport, LA, is an alternative school of choice for students in grades 6-8, established in partnership with Caddo Parish Public Schools. It operates on the AMIkids Personal Growth Model (APGM), offering choice, flexibility, and accountability for students who may not thrive in traditional settings. The program is built on the belief that all children can change and succeed with the right direction and support.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED, Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• One (1) year of experience within an educational or youth service program, preferably working with troubled youth; or any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists and supports day-to-day instructional and behavioral interventions; provides redirection and support to students who exhibit inappropriate behavior in the classroom setting.
• Prevent and intervene in youth altercations and incidents, using the authorized state mandated training methods.
• Administer first aid and CPR during emergencies in accordance with the national standards.
• Supervises and participates in a wide variety of academic, vocational, and motivational activities on and off campus; serves as advisor and positive role model for assigned students in support of the Personal Growth Model ® (PGM)
• Provides one-on-one tutoring and computer lab assistance as needed
• Participates in the preparation of student’s educational development plans.
• Supervises students in accordance with operational policies and procedures to ensure the safety and security of all staff and students; performs all duties in compliance with all terms and conditions of contractual agreements
• Manages custodial and maintenance tasks to ensure safe and sanitary facilities are provided.
• Coordinates and oversees effective operations of transportation and security systems to ensure the safety and well-being of students, staff, and the general public
• Completes/reviews reports, and logs as required; includes Incident Report forms, vehicle maintenance logs, facility maintenance etc.
• Instructs students in the general care and maintenance of school and equipment; may supervise the safe handling of program property and equipment according to establish policies and procedures ensuring all appropriate safety measures and precautions are observed, e.g., marine vessels, vehicles, equipment
• Adheres to all contract and state educational guidelines and Quality Improvement requirements.
• Acts as Safety Security Coordinator; administers first aid and CPR during emergencies in accordance with American Red Cross standards
• Assists in the establishment of policies and procedures to provide leadership and control in the event of a school crisis
• May supervise two- to seven-day overnight trips and occasional extended trips that may require sleeping in tents, boats, Schools’, etc. under varying weather conditions and that may require extended 16-hour workdays/24 hour on-call status
• Attend and maintain appropriate crisis intervention and physical restraint training and certification as defined by state and contract requirements,
• Transport youth and may drive for other work-related tasks
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Growth opportunities – we pride ourselves on developing our leaders from within
• Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug plan options; Health Spending Account, Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Wellness Benefits – EAP, Health Coaching, Stress Management Programs, etc.
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, Voluntary 403(B) Retirement Plan, Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Pet Insurance, World Travel Assistance, Car Rental discounts, Gym Membership discounts, and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree