Bryant School District
Special Education Interventionist
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Department: Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School, Job Status: Full Time
Junior High or High School
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Special Ed Director and Building Administrator
Grade/Level: Classified Amount of Travel
Required: Varies
Job Type: Regular Positions Supervised: None
Work Schedule:
181-day contract. Hours are typically 7:30-4:00 daily with a 30-minute lunch and two 15-minute breaks. However, the daily schedule may vary depending on the needs of the district.
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POSITION SUMMARY
To provide educational interventions and progress monitoring in reading and math programs to students with mild to moderate disabilities in small groups or individual sessions.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Function Statement(s)
Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities.
Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, elective classes, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
Model tutoring and assisting children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
Observe students’ performance and record relevant data to assess progress.
Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms.
Reinforce instructional activities with students as directed by the teacher.
Assist with the preparation of instructional materials.
Observe and respect confidentiality as it applies to all students.
Assist with duties as assigned in the lunchroom, during physical activity periods, on the bus, etc.
Attend professional development as directed and implement strategies at the direction of the teacher.
Attend tram/parent meetings as required; provide input to teams regarding student academic strengths and weaknesses.
Maintain records of interventions and progress monitoring to ensure process fidelity.
Delivery high quality instruction from the provided instructional program to move students to grade level proficiency.
Serve on the multidisciplinary team for Ecological, Assistive Technology, and/or Autism evaluations in the special education office.
Order and dispense supplies in consultation with the bookkeeper at the Special Education Office.
Model how to instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
Operate computers in classrooms and laboratories and assist students with hardware and software use.
Model the reinforcement of instructional activities with students in coordination with the teacher.
Assist in the preparation of instructional materials to support student learning.
Implement therapeutic activities including OT, PT, and Speech and Behavioral support under the direction of the special education teacher, school therapists, and behavior specialist.
Implement intensive crisis management protocols after training and certification.
Ride a special education bus, as required, to ensure safety of students with disabilities. Duties may include the following:
Physically assist students on and off the bus.
Ensure that seat belts and/or harnesses are securely fastened during the route.
Operate wheelchair lift and tie downs.
Provide behavioral support as needed.
Maintain visual supervision of students at all times to ensure safety.
Assist with evacuation drills.
Maintain roster and check students on/off the bus.
Assist the driver as a "look-out" in difficult situations.
Inform the driver of any damage or needed repairs.
Report to the proper authorities any cases of suspected child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.
Report suspected bullying to the building principal or designee as required by Arkansas law and district policies.
Adhere to all policies of the District.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Administrator and Special Education Director.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)
Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Adaptability - Ability to adapt to a change in the workplace.
Communication, Oral - Ability to communication effectively with others using the spoken word.
Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
Creative - Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.
Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following district procedures.
Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion or job type.
Empathetic - Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of others.
Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a predetermined result.
Honesty/Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
Loyal - the trait of feeling a duty to the employer.
Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
Patience - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous.
Presentation Skills - Ability to effectively present information publicly.
Regular Attendance - Exhibiting regular attendance in order to perform duties in a satisfactory manner.
Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
Self Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of ones’ ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
Tactful - Ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others.
Team Builder - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.
Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education: Bachelor’s degree in education or related field.
Experience: Previous experience working with children or adults with disabilities preferred.
Computer Skills: Shall be able to demonstrate an acceptable level of proficiency with computers and programs associated with the position.
Other Requirements: 1. Successful completion of pre-employment background checks.
2. Appropriate personal and professional conduct at all times around
students and other staff members.
3. Must meet all state and federal requirements for the position.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (1-2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33%-66% of the time (2.5-5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)
Physical Demands
Stand F Lift/Carry
Walk F 10 lbs or less C
Sit F 11-20 lbs F
Manually Manipulate C 21-50 lbs O
Grasp C 51-100 lbs O
Reach Outward F Over 100 lbs O
Reach Above Shoulder O
Speak C Push/Pull
Climb O 12 lbs or less F
Crawl N 13-25 lbs F
Squat or Kneel O 26-40 lbs O
Bend O 41-100 lbs O
Other Physical Requirements
Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)
Sense of Sound - Ability to carry on normal conversation.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position is predominantly indoors but does involve occasional outdoor duties. The indoor sound level varies from very quiet to moderately loud depending on the activities taking place.
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Employee Signature: _______________________________________ Date: _________________
The Human Resources Department has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment and the Bryant School District reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform as the District may deem appropriate.
It is the policy of the Bryant School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.