Alpha School, Intervention Specialist-Assistant Teacher

Alpha Center - Alpha School; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha School seeks an Intervention Specialist-Assistant Teacher to support the treatment and education team. The role includes assisting in behavior management programs, curricular and recreational activities, and other educational tasks as directed by the Program Director.

The position requires following safety and nutrition procedures, completing orientation, and maintaining confidentiality of student records.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Two years’ experience with behaviorally impaired and emotionally disturbed children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain supervision of students in and out of classrooms and support behavior management policies.
• Assist in transportation, arrival/dismissal, meals and related school duties.
• Provide one-to-one support for students and monitor progress.

Skills

Organization

Teamwork

Communication

Student interaction

Crisis management

Documentation

Time management

Transportation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice or related human services

Job description

Job Title Alpha School, Intervention Specialist-Assistant Teacher Hours Required 40 Job Description and Hours

This position functions as a part of the Alpha School treatment and education team. The Intervention Specialist may assist in the development and implementation of individual and group behavior management programs, curricular programs, recreational programs, vocational programs, and other programs deemed necessary for the treatment and education of clients. This position will perform time out and other program behavior management procedures. The Intervention Specialist will also provide other support duties as determined by the Program Director.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• 1. Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.
• 2. Must not appear on the APS/CPS Registry for abuse/neglect, or have been dismissed from prior employment due to suspected abuse/neglect. Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
• 3. Must meet and maintain physical requirements of the position which include 75 pound lifting requirement.
• 4. Must maintain certification in basic First Aid and CPR and be able to perform these duties as needed.
• 5. Must maintain a certificate of completion in “Safe Kids Buckle Up” and use these procedures while transporting Alpha School students.
• 6. Must complete orientation in the Alpha School methods training for interacting with children and the Alpha School discipline policies and procedures.
• 7. Complete training in, and facilitate, good nutrition and food safety.
• 8. Display and teach infectious control practices including proper hand washing techniques, personal hygiene, and disposal of infectious materials.
• 9. Must possess and maintain certification concerning the identification of abuse, neglect, and sexual abuse of children, and the state’s reporting requirements.
• 10. Understand and follow “school-age-only” center regulations and requirements.
• 11. Follow Emergency preparedness evacuation plans in the event of a fire, tornado or in the event of a man made or natural disaster.
• 12. Work together with the other program staff in the monitoring and supervision of students both in and out of the classrooms.
• 13. Maintain assigned time out area: safeguard confidential information (electronic and paper forms) and keep area organized and work ready.
• 14. Maintain a high degree of confidentiality regarding client, personnel and administrative matters at all times.
• 15. Interact with professionals, staff, and students within a facility that treats students with sever behavior disorders.
• 16. Perform paper work duties such as reviewing, filing of student point sheets and other related materials.
• 17. Input data onto computer as it relates to time out.
• 18. Implement proper behavior management procedures following policies and guidelines with students.
• 19. Conduct Time After School (TAS) according to procedures and guidelines as scheduled.
• 20. Possesses and maintain a valid driver’s license, with no major violations (including DUI) in the last five years and no more than three moving violations and/or at-fault accidents in the last three years. Must report all moving violations, on or off duty, where a citation or ticket is issued to management within the next working day.
• 21. Drive agency van to transport students when needed or required.
• 22. Perform support duties such as assisting with arrival and dismissal, lunch, and other school related duties.
• 23. Provide back up support in a classroom as necessary.
• 24. Work one to one with a student who needs additional support as assigned by a supervisor.
• 25. Monitors and performs van maintenance in conjunction with the County Vehicle Maintenance Department.
• 26. Monitor supply levels of items for the school food program.

OTHER JOB DUTIES:

• 1. Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• 1. Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• 2. Bachelor's Degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, or related human services preferred. Two (2) years experience with behaviorally impaired and emotionally disturbed children and adolescents is preferred.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• 1. Ability to organize responsibilities and time in an effective and efficient manner.
• 2. Ability to establish collaborative relationships and effectively work as part of a team in the program.
• 3. Ability to clearly, effectively and consistently communicate orally and in writing with staff, parents, students, and collaterals.
• 4. Ability to work with students of all ages in a school environment.
• 5. Ability to effectively identify and analyze problems, seek solutions and options, and act in a professional manner in new or unusual situations.
• 6. Ability to carry out behavioral and educational data tracking and measurements in an accurate, objective, and consistent manner.
• 7. Ability to read, understand and effectively utilize written materials and instructions.
• 8. Ability to complete required paperwork and documentation within a scheduled timeframe.
• 9. Ability to understand and use a token economy program.
• 10. Ability to use available resources in order to sustain continued growth and development. This includes, but is not limited to: performance feedback, educational course work, in-service training, training materials (journals, tapes, books, etc.), and video taping of performance.
• 11. Ability to effectively and efficiently use audio-visual equipment, computers and related software to perform job functions.
• 12. Ability to remain calm, take a proactive position regarding crisis prevention, and move to properly defuse potential crisis situations when they arise.
• 13. Ability to act as an appropriate role model, exhibiting responsible behaviors, neat and clean appearance, courtesy in daily interactions, maintaining self-control.
• 14. Ability to work with students of all ages in a school environment.
• 15. Ability to remain flexible in order to meet student and program needs.
• 16. Ability to understand developmental milestones as they relate to students’ behaviors.
• 17. Ability to be proficient with and follow guidelines for time out, TAS, and physical crisis intervention.
• 18. Ability to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, with no major violations (including DUI) in the last five years and no more than three moving violations and/or at-fault accidents in the last three years. Must report all moving violations, on or off duty, where a citation or ticket is issued to management within the next working day.
• 19. Ability to provide transportation in a safe, comfortable, responsible manner to persons served in an agency van. Transportation will be provided in a variety of weather and traffic conditions.
• 20. Ability to follow Emergency preparedness evacuation plans in the event of a fire, tornado or manmade/natural disaster.
• 21. Ability to recognize and proactively respond to tasks and duties necessary for the ongoing operation of the program.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• 1. Must meet and maintain physical requirements of the position which include 75 pound lifting requirement.
• 2. Must be able to perform First Aid and CPR when needed.
• 3. Ability to provide transportation to students, in a variety of weather and traffic conditions, in a safe, comfortable, and responsible manner in an agency van.

Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by jobholders within this job. But, this job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position and may be subject to revision.

#INDLP For over 40 years, Alpha School has offered services for students in southeast Nebraska and Western Iowa who have not been successful in the public school system. Students are typically referred to Alpha school because they are physically aggressive, verbally aggressive, or display other behaviors that negatively impact their academic and/or social progress. Alpha School believes that troubled youth can change if they understand how change benefits them. We begin with the assumption our students have not mastered certain life skills and require participation in our skill development program utilizing a "learning by doing" model.