Intervention Specialist

Walla Walla Public Schools•Walla Walla, WA

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing critical links between school and home, advocating student needs, and acting as a liaison with social services agencies. The intervention specialist will conduct home visits, work with students, and keep parents in close communication with the school.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED.
Requires fingerprinting and background check to determine that there have been no convictions involving physical molestation, abuse, injury or neglect of a minor.
Valid driver’s license, good driving record and reliable transportation.
Required to attend training for de-escalation procedures.
Must complete Walla Walla Public Schools Risk Management and Bloodborne Pathogens Training upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Degree or related experience in social work, human services, counseling, psychology, or similar field preferred.
Experience working with students in an educational setting and/or evidence of an interest in supporting learning experiences.
Experience and/or training with cultural, ethnic, and language diversity preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the district.
Ability to be trained in Right Response restraint certification.
Knowledge of community resources and family service agencies.
Ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
Possess the desire to be a role model for students and to interact positively with students.
Flexible; able to work independently in both the school and home setting with students and parents.
Skills necessary to effectively teach behavior management, social skills, conflict management, and self-esteem to students in small groups.
Ability to be fair and consistent when working with students.
Computer and record keeping skills.
Required to maintain confidentiality.
May require a CPR/First Aid card depending on job assignment.

Responsibilities

Collaboratively work with classroom teachers, support staff and administration to best meet the needs of students.
Perform building coordinator duties for a variety of district-wide programs such as PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports), Second Steps/Steps to Respect, and the Homeless program.
Participate on a variety of building and district-wide committees such as the PBIS Committee, Interagency Truancy Committee, Student Teacher Assistance Team and Safety Committee.
Instruct small groups or individual students in a variety of learning activities, including new student connections, ART training, Anti-Bullying prevention, student organizational skills, etc.
Train and supervise student conflict managers.
Conduct home visits and make necessary connections with parents.
Build relationships and act as liaison with families in transition.
Perform paperwork and administrative duties as necessary for required programs.
Assist staff with the development of classroom contracts.
Provide resources and act as a link between families and community services; advocate for student needs.
Work as a member of a school-based team coordinating a variety of services to students and families.
Assist students with a variety of issues including transportation, clothing, student life, and strengthening family connections.
Assist with student supervision in areas designated by building administrator (ex: lunch supervision, patrol duty, ISS).
Build relationships with students and parents during these designated times.
Assist parents with implementation of school assigned programs and parenting skills.
Promote positive public relations when communicating with students, parents, social services agencies and the public.
May serve on various district committees and/or departmental work teams.
Perform related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.