intervention Center Assistant

Santa Barbara USD•Goleta, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

To monitor students assigned to an intervention center program for behavioral or disciplinary reasons. This role involves providing instruction, monitoring, and assistance in an intervention center, study hall, or classroom setting. The assistant will prepare and maintain various records and reports, organize instructional materials, and obtain assignments from teachers to distribute to students. They will also assist the certificated teacher in observing student behavior and ensuring adherence to school rules and policies. Additionally, the role requires assuring student well-being by following health and safety practices, administering minor first aid, and maintaining the confidentiality of student records.

Requirements

Graduation from high school and at least one (1) year experience working with children or adolescents in an educational or other organized setting.
Knowledge of core subjects taught in K12 school districts; basic instructional strategies and techniques; general understanding of student learning styles or modalities.
Knowledge of District policies related to student discipline; basic understanding of the principles of Restorative Approaches.
Knowledge of basic record-keeping techniques and the ability to enter data into a student information system.
Ability to relate to students individually or in small groups, and to maintain an environment conducive to study and learning.
Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff, and to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Ability to operate a variety of contemporary office equipment, PC or MAC computers and mass market software or applications, including MS Office and Google Suite.
Ability to supervise students and follow established disciplinary practices.
Ability to read, interpret, apply and explain school or district rules, policies or procedures.
Ability to apply appropriate safety practices in classroom or outdoor settings.
Ability to use correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Ability to work independently under general supervision.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions.
Ability to meet schedules and timelines.
Ability to work collaboratively with others.

Nice To Haves

Valid First Aid/CPR certification preferred.
Bilingual fluency in Spanish desirable.
This position is eligible for Language Services premium pay.

Responsibilities

Provide instruction, monitoring and assistance in an intervention center, study hall or classroom setting.
Prepare and maintain various records and reports regarding the intervention center program, including referrals, attendance, suspensions, discipline, and academic performance.
Organize and maintain files of instructional materials for students use as needed; maintain study and reference materials, and perform related clerical duties as required.
Notify and provide feedback to teachers or counselors regarding student assignments, progress, or other relevant issues.
Schedule students for detention and Saturday school or Saturday work program activities as directed.
Obtain assignments from teachers and distribute to students.
Assist the certificated teacher in observing student behavior and adherence to classroom or school rules and policies.
Assure the well-being of students by following health and safety practices and procedures; administer minor first aid as assigned; refer injured or ill students to appropriate staff as required.
Maintain the confidentiality of student records and information according to established practices and procedures.
Maintain punctual and consistent attendance.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Participate in staff meetings, Professional Learning Community, or in-service meetings as directed.