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

AMIkids Careers•Shreveport, LA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

AMIkids Caddo, located in Shreveport, LA, partners with Caddo Parish Public Schools to serve as an alternative school of choice for students in grades 6-8. Established in 2016, the school utilizes the AMIkids Personal Growth Model (APGM) to provide 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. The Behavior Interventionist is primarily responsible for instructional behavioral interventions, serving as the first line of escalation for student issues, and providing leadership to motivate staff and students towards program goals. This role also supports classroom management, tutoring, and computer lab assistance under the direction of the Director of Education or school leader.

Requirements

High School diploma/GED
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.

Nice To Haves

Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred

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.
Prevents and intervenes in youth altercations and incidents, using authorized state-mandated training methods.
Administers first aid and CPR during emergencies in accordance with national standards.
Supervises and participates in a wide variety of academic, vocational, and motivational activities on and off campus; serves as an 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 established 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.
Attends and maintains appropriate crisis intervention and physical restraint training and certification as defined by state and contract requirements.
Transports youth and may drive for other work-related tasks.
Assists with special projects and other duties as assigned.