Job Description:

Interventionist

We are looking for an analytical, empathetic Intervention Specialist to assist us with designing and implementing individualized programs for children with special educational and social adjustment needs. The Intervention Specialist will consider factors such as language, sexual orientation, developmental level, religion and health status when making recommendations. You will create and maintain records of progress, and collaborate with parents to refer children to psychologists and other therapists.

To ensure success you need to make informed observations and design effective programs. Preferred applicants are knowledgeable, compassionate and have outstanding observation skills.

Intervention Specialist Responsibilities:

• Assessing children's individual needs.
• Collaborating with various parties to design individualized programs.
• Collaborating with teachers and other parties to share subject matter with children.
• Ensuring students are supervised in classrooms and other settings at all times.
• Ensuring children are safe and occupied.
• Employing suitable classroom management techniques.
• Keeping records of lesson plans, and records of children's performance.
• Collaborating with parents.

Intervention Specialist Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in special education.
• Valid Substitute Teaching permit.
• Experience working with children in the MTSS process.
• Ability to design effective programs for diverse children.
• Proficient knowledge of classroom policies and procedures.
• Completion of criminal background check.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Strong people skills and affinity for children.
• Excellent observation and analytical skills.
• Available to work extended hours to have meetings with parents.

Equipment
All teachers are equipped with an Apple MacBook Air laptop and iPad.

Benefits

• Retirement: McKenzie County Public School District #1 contributes both sides of TFFR for our Certified Staff. That's a $0 cost incurred to you while 27.762% of your gross wages are being placed into retirement each year for you to utilize in your later years!
• Insurance: With a comprehensive insurance plan, we utilize Blue Cross Blue Shield's NDPHIT for health insurance and Blue Cross Blue Shield for Vision and Dental Insurance offerings. Single without dependent Contract Staff can enjoy their health insurance being 100% paid for by the School District!
• Leave: Contract Staff Begin With: 3 Personal Days, 15 Sick Days of which, up to 10 can be allocated to Family Sick, 4 Funeral Days

Professional Development

• All new teachers to the district will be provided with a mentor.
• Annual professional development opportunities are available to teachers throughout the year.

Salary
$51,500 - $86,360