Intervention Specialist Job Listing at Charter Schools USA in Baton Rouge, LA (Job ID 25665)

Description

Who We Are

Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest ­performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in over 150 schools in four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA's mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education to students equipping them with real world readiness, prepared for college or career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA is closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™.

Job Purpose

To join a team of people with the mission: Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life ™. If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. We deliver on our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™ through an education model that gives every student the opportunity for success. As an Intervention Specialist, you will create a flexible program and classroom environment favorable to student learning and personal growth. This role will also be responsible to provide the necessary support to students to ensure they meet their maximum potential, while assisting the Principal in providing a school atmosphere in which learning is of prime importance by implementing CSUSA policies designed to maintain a superior educational environment.

How You Will Impact Education

Instruction/Education Responsibilities

• Plans and implements a program of instruction that adheres to the company's philosophy, goals and objectives as outlined in the adopted courses of study.
• Makes purposeful and appropriate lesson plans which provide for effective teaching strategies and maximizes time on task.
• Presents subject matter to students to maximize learning opportunity and provides real-world, application-based examples and learning opportunities.
• Strives to maximize the educational achievement of each student.
• Assesses student strengths and weaknesses on a frequent basis, provides appropriate activities to address student needs and generates progress reports as required.
• Refers students with suspected learning problems to appropriate support personnel.
• Assigns lessons, corrects student work product and reviews oral presentations.
• Prepares students for state required achievement assessments.
• Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory and is willing to share this knowledge for the continual improvement of the school's curriculum.
• Assists in the on-going curriculum revision process, including the revision of written courses of study.
• Becomes acquainted with supplemental services beneficial to students as an extension of regular classroom activities.

Discipline

• Lead discipline enforcement throughout the school.
• Investigate problems of disciplinary nature, document information and report findings and decisions to appropriate individuals.
• Report on investigations of offenses committed by students
• Investigate referrals where student or school property is stolen or reported missing.
• Work closely with the school guidance counselor, principal and local law enforcement agencies and make referrals as appropriate.
• Recommend appropriate sanctions including detentions, campus service, suspensions, and referrals to the Principal for appropriate action.
• Make periodic tours of campus to ensure that school and school board policies are being enforced.
• Conduct periodic classroom visits.
• Assist with the enforcement of school/state attendance policies.
• Counsel students and parents where behavioral problems are involved.
• Assist with the supervision of organized student gatherings and see that all equipment is operative
• Coordinate school bus supervision before and after school.
• Coordinate the student lunchroom and work duty assignments.
• Assist with the supervision of students detained after school hours for disciplinary reasons
• Provide information to the principal regarding teachers' effectiveness in classroom management and pupil control.
• Ensure school code of conduct is enforced consistently.
• Participate in school-based leadership opportunities (i.e.: team meeting, lead teacher meeting, etc.).
• Convene scheduled meetings with Guidance Counselors and Principal to discuss individual cases and the well-being of the student body.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Time Management -- Prioritizing, Organizing, Scheduling.
• Computer Basics -- Windows (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Communication -- Oral (including presentations), Written, Interpersonal (active listening), Negotiating and Influencing.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, teachers, students and community.
• Ability to demonstrate flexible and creative management of disciplinary issues.
• Capacity to be a team player.
• Ability to provide a supportive role to the principal.
• Ability to analyze, prioritize and complete work with little supervision within agreed timeline.
• Capacity to demonstrate respect to all stakeholders.
• Capacity to develop effective reporting mechanisms.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BA) from an accredited college or university or equivalent.
• Successful results of criminal and employment background check.
• Possession of valid teaching certification (if appropriate).
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of technology as related to specific job functions.
• Such alternatives to the above requirements as CSUSA may find appropriate and acceptable.
• May perform other duties assigned.

Work Environment

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter:

• Usual office working conditions.
• May be noisy during high student traffic.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Agility and ability to quickly move in a school environment where children are present.
• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

FLSA Overtime Category

Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.