Intervention Specialist, 2026-2027

Lafayette County School District • Oxford, MS

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About The Position

Support the education program by providing intervention strategies for students who are at risk or potentially at risk.

Requirements

• Bachelor (minimum)
• Mississippi Licensure
• Effective communication skills with students, parents, partners, district personnel, and colleagues.
• Knowledge of resources available within the community to address student and parent issues regarding academic, mental health, and socio-economic needs.
• Ability to provide peer mediation and conflict resolution skills to students and parents.
• Organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Two or more years of experience working with students (preference at-risk).

Responsibilities

• Maintain professional behavior, appearance, and work ethic to represent the school district in a positive manner at all times.
• Adherence to the Mississippi Code of Ethics for Educators.
• Articulate a positive image of the school district and school district personnel.
• Demonstrate effective, positive, and growth-oriented relationships with all patrons.
• Demonstrates relentless commitment to the academic achievement of all students.
• Monitor at-risk students to determine the appropriate interventions.
• Communicate effectively with at-risk students, parents, community agencies, administration, and teachers.
• Attend meetings (e.g., MTSS, IEP, parent meetings) to enlist help for at-risk students and track their progress.
• Gather data, maintain files, and monitor students for the purpose of enlisting help for at-risk students and keeping track of their progress.
• Address truancy issues by providing direct interventions at school sites, in communities, and in the homes of at-risk students.
• Provide peer mediation and conflict resolution for students, staff, and parents.
• Advise administrators and teachers on issues regarding at-risk students.
• Assist students with academic interventions for successful achievement.
• Meet with students on a regular basis to facilitate their self-understanding and improvement in behavior and academic performance.
• Serves as the School Test Coordinator.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time