School Intervention Coordinator

About the Employer

Coordinator, In School Intervention (26-27)

Job Summary

The In School Intervention Coordinator (ISIC) is under the direction of the Principal or Administrator Designee to promote the safety, well-being, behavioral and educational success of students by teaching and implementing behavior management/intervention strategies and social emotional learning programs as students continue in their academic participation in the In School Suspension setting.

Essential Duties

Provides close supervision to students who have committed CMS Code of Student Conduct violations and have been assigned to the In School Intervention Center (ISIC) Implements social emotional learning curriculum; provides individual and group instruction to students regarding appropriate social skills and behaviors; proactively monitors behavior by observing and interacting with students. Provides academic assistance for students assigned to the ISIC. Addresses the needs of students appropriately that may have individualized plans (IEPs, 504s, behavior plans, etc.) Analyzes, interprets, and maintains accurate student academic, attendance and behavioral data reports (test/assignment grades, discipline, intervention, and progress monitoring reports) Establishes working relationships with students, staff, parents, and other community agencies to understand CMS policies and procedures that promote optimal behavioral and academic outcomes for students. Effectively equips students with skills and strategies that allow them to positively reintegrate back into the classroom post ISIC assignment. Serves as a liaison between the student, parents, CMS non-traditional program/school, regular CMS schools, community agencies and other educational programs; assists students, parents, staff, and community agencies in procedures and guidelines. Implements social emotional learning curricula (Restorative Practices, Caring Schools Curriculum, etc.) in the ISIC setting and maintains records of the student's progress with SEL lessons. Provides immediate practical assistance to students to increase necessary social, behavioral, and academic skills needed to be successful in the school setting. Attends and/or participates in all staff meetings, team meetings, and pertinent in-service sessions. Performs related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Minimum
- Associate's degree in Human Services field and 2 years of experience in Human Services field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
Desirable
- Bachelor's degree in Human Services field
Active Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) certification
2+ years' experience in a mental health or human service program preferably working with behaviorally complex children.

Licensing / Certification Requirements

Certifications in NCI/CPI, Restorative Practices and/or Caring Schools Community preferred

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge of social emotional learning interventions Knowledge of educational virtual platforms (Zoom, Google Classrooms, etc.) Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and behavior management principles. Ability to develop and implement effective individual and group behavior management plans. Ability to collect, analyze, and summarize data to document student academic and behavioral progress and modify approaches as necessary Ability to provide support and feedback to faculty in managing student behavior. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. Effective de-escalation skills Ability to value diversity. Ability to use computer programs such as Outlook, Excel, and Word. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to work with adolescents and families. Ability to effectively explain the school system's disciplinary policies and procedures. Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of current goals.