Clinical interventionist: Preschool (CPPI Grant)

Fitchburg School District•Fitchburg, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is part of the Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative (CPPI) grant, which aims to expand access to quality preschool, build locally aligned quality, and ensure equitable access to special education and inclusion. The Clinical Interventionist will observe preschool students to identify emotional, behavioral, and developmental skill needs. They will offer Tier 1/2 suggestions, provide coaching, maintain records, communicate observed student growth to faculty, and recommend school/home activities to enhance social interactions.

Requirements

A Master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education license in: School Adjustment Counselor.
Knowledge of current education legislation/regulations.
Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents, and advocate for children to effectively problem-solve.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders.
Belief in the commitment to increasing personal growth, both academic and social-emotional, to obtain the highest level of achievement for every student.
Successful completion of NCBC (fingerprinting) and CORI before start of employment.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
Early childhood and urban experience preferred.
Clinical Fellows considered.

Responsibilities

Observe all students to determine preschool learners with emotional, behavioral, and developmental skill needs.
Offer Tier 1/2 suggestions.
Provide coaching.
Keep appropriate records.
Inform faculty about observed growth.
Recommend specific opportunities for school/home growth in social interactions.
Collaborate with preschool itinerant teams, including OT, SPED Teacher, and S/L Pathologist.
Travel between several sites in partnership with city preschools, including, but not limited to, YMCA, and Head Start.
Provide learning experiences guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and district standards and requirements, while creating an environment that is conducive to student learning.
Differentiate instruction and provide appropriate opportunities for learning using response to intervention (RTI) framework.
Implement the district's mission, philosophy of education, and instructional standards and objectives as well as CPPI’s mission.
Document the progress and/or concerns of students and seek the assistance of additional district specialists as required.
Complete any necessary evaluations that measure progress according to professional guidelines.
Monitor and supervise students through effective classroom management.
Promote high standards and expectations for student achievement.
Be responsible for using innovative approaches, and instructional strategies including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learn.
Follow professional practices consistent with the district's policies in working with students, parents, and preschool colleagues.
Suggest activities families can do with their child to assist and supplement the student's fine and gross motor skills.