Student Interventionist, Comprehensive/Coordinated Early Intervening Services (CCEIS/CEIS)

Norfolk Public School District • Norfolk, VA

20h

About The Position

The Student Interventionist collaborates with the Department of Learning Support-Special Education Services staff, school administrators and staff, other CCEIS/CEIS staff, and other departments and designees to support the provision of a comprehensive, child-centered system of support that increases student academic, social-emotional, and behavioral success. Student Interventionists are highly qualified professionals who provide proactive and responsive intervention services to students, parents, and school staff, addressing barriers limiting a student from achieving success. Student Interventionists proactively research and provide training to students, parents/guardians/families, and school staff on evidence-based practices and interventions relating to the social-emotional and behavioral needs of students in the overall school setting. The Student Interventionist will work with students individually, in small groups, and within the overall school setting as needed to enhance opportunities for success both in and out of school .

Requirements

• Eligible for, or in possession of a master’s degree in School Counseling, School Social Work, School Psychology, or other related mental health services field.
• In the absence of a master’s degree, a bachelor’s degree in school counseling, school social work, school psychology, or a related mental health services field combined with extensive experience with children and families with intensive behavior support needs and wrap-around services may be substituted.
• Basic understanding of local, state, and federal regulations- including laws, procedures, principles, practices, and current developments associated with school discipline, Section504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
• Knowledge of school counseling, school social work, school psychology, or other appropriate/relevant mental health background theory and services.
• Extensive knowledge of services for at-risk students and knowledge and skills for direct and indirect intervention, including counseling on an individual, group or family basis, and consulting with administrators, teachers, parents, and other professionals about student challenges and appropriate change strategies.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills necessary to work with students, teachers, administrators, parents, and community members.
• Ability to build positive relationships and sense of culture/community with school staff, parents/guardians/families, and community partners or agencies.
• Knowledgeable in the use of computers and various office and instructional technology- including proficient in word processing/keyboarding, standard Microsoft Office applications, school student information and data systems, Google applications, and others as needed.
• Respect for student confidentiality.
• Selected candidate must have access to reliable personal transportation.

Responsibilities

• Spends at least 70 percent of the school day providing direct intervention support to students (i.e., individual counseling sessions, small groups, etc.).
• Addresses the social-emotional well-being of students by providing direct, proactive, and responsive intervention services to an assigned caseload of students determined by data-driven student needs.
• Works with students to develop individual Student Success Plans, set goals, and monitor progress- including collecting and analyzing data to drive development and revision of plans with students.
• Collaborates with other school/division staff (i.e., school counselors, social workers, teachers, etc.) to assist students in meeting their academic, behavioral, and career goals as applicable.
• Reviews and demonstrates knowledge and understanding of educational records and transcripts in keeping with the Profile of a Virginia Graduate, for those on assigned caseload.
• Assists students in navigating and coping with personal, family, and peer relationships, concerns, and conflicts.
• Assists with referrals for additional intervention supports and services within the school/division and with community agencies as needed.
• Collaborates with the CCEIS/CEIS Social Worker to provide support to students and families to include referrals for additional services and community agencies.
• Attends and provides input for a variety of student multi-disciplinary team meetings for students on assigned caseload as needed.
• Works directly with school staff to develop and implement interventions and resources to reduce disruptive and impeding behaviors, including conducting classroom observations, assisting with behavior strategies, and data collection.
• Maintains accurate and timely data collection, case files and reporting to measure and monitor student progress and program outcomes.
• Develops and delivers training and informational workshops for staff, parents/guardians, and families to support the success of assigned students, CCEIS/CEIS program objectives, and overall Norfolk Public Schools multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) efforts.
• Make home visits to support students and families as needed.
• Participate in research-based advanced de-escalation and restraint training.
• Performs other related duties as required/assigned.

Benefits

• In addition to the base salary listed below, this position is eligible for an advanced degree stipend.
• Master's Degree: $3,500/Year
• Master's Degree + 30 Hours: $5,400/Year
• Doctoral Degree: $7,800/Year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time