Instructional and Behavioral Interventionist

Great Hearts Academies•Arlington, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional and Behavioral Interventionist plans and delivers math instruction to students with identified learning gaps, working in small groups, as a classroom aide, or one-on-one as needed. The role provides appropriate intervention instruction, learning activities, and experiences to support students’ intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth and help them close educational gaps. This instructional work accounts for 40% of the position. The role also works with the Behavior Specialist and teachers to develop classroom behavior-management strategies and provide targeted behavior-management support to students. The interventionist assists campus staff with functional behavior assessments, behavior improvement plans, positive behavior supports, and behavior-management plans. This work accounts for 60% of the position. The position is grant-funded through Title I Part A and is subject to the availability of funds. Duties and responsibilities assigned to the position must be allowable and allocable to the grant. The position reports to the Headmaster and is based at Great Hearts Arlington Lower School in Arlington, Texas. Local travel to academies in the metro area and travel for training or professional development may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
Knowledge of best-practice strategies.
Ability to interpret data.
Ability to communicate effectively with parents, students, and staff.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Ability to adjust and adapt to a variety of situations in the school environment.
Knowledge of working with students with developmental disabilities and behavior challenges.
Must possess or obtain valid Texas fingerprint clearance.
U.S. work authorization is required.
Employment is contingent on successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.

Nice To Haves

Valid Texas teaching certificate.
Three years’ experience as a classroom teacher.

Responsibilities

Use student data to help teachers identify and group students who need additional support.
Design intervention plans and monitor progress for students who are struggling.
Plan and deliver instruction or behavioral assistance to identified students in classrooms, small groups, or one-on-one settings to help them meet learning goals.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records of student work and progress toward mastery of skills identified in academic or behavior intervention plans.
Communicate consistently with families and the school community about student progress, concerns, and achievements.
Consult with teachers, the Behavior Specialist, and the leadership team to develop appropriate strategies for addressing student needs.
Provide student and teacher observations to support the development of behavior interventions, strategies, functional behavior assessments, and behavior intervention plans.
Serve as a resource for classroom teachers by providing strategies, plans, and materials.
Participate in district and campus trainings.