Instructional and Behavioral Interventionist

Position Title: Instructional (Math) and Behavior Interventionist

Location: Great Hearts Arlington Lower School (6701 S Cooper St.
Arlington, TX 76001)

Reports To: Headmaster

FLSA Status: Salaried-Exempt

Primary Purpose:

Plan and deliver instruction to students identified as having math gaps, in small groups, as a classroom aide, or one-on-one as needed. Provide students with appropriate intervention instruction, learning activities, and experiences in math to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies to close educational gaps (40%).

Work with the Behavior Specialist and teachers to develop classroom behavior management strategies and provide specific behavior management support to students. Assist campus staff in developing functional behavior assessments, behavior improvement plans, positive behavior supports, and behavior management plans (60%).

This position is grant funded with Title I Part A funds and is subject to availability of funds. All duties and responsibilities tied to this position are allowable and allocable to the grant.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Valid Texas teaching certificate (preferred)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Knowledge of best practice strategies
• Ability to interpret data
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, students, and staff
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment
• Knowledge of working with students with developmental disabilities and behavior challenges

Experience:

3 years’ experience as a classroom teacher (preferred)

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional and Program Management

1. Utilize student data to help teachers identify and group students who need additional support.

2. Design intervention plans and monitor progress for students who are struggling.

3. Plan and deliver instruction or behavioral assistance to identified students in the classroom, in small group or one-on-one as needed to help students meet learning goals.

4. Maintain accurate, complete and correct records of student work and progress toward mastery of skills identified in academic or behavior intervention plans.

5. Maintain open and consistent communication about student progress, concerns and achievement with families and the school community.

6. Consult with teachers, the Behavior Specialist, and the leadership team to develop appropriate strategies for addressing the needs of students.

7. Provide student and teacher observations to assist the development of behavior interventions and strategies, FBAs and BIPs

8. Serve as a resource for classroom teachers with strategies, plans and materials.

9. Participate in district and campus trainings.

Personal Qualities & Values 

• Passionately Committed: With humility and curiosity, we seek to know more about our core purpose; seek to share (with each other and with others externally as an advocate); seek to live the mission ourselves with relentless pursuit and intrinsic motivation; seek to understand our work and how it serves the mission…which should result in getting the right stuff done with measurable results because we love actualization – not just the theory 

• A Servant’s Heart: The foundational element of having a servant’s heart is the acknowledgement of inherent dignity in their fellow human. Someone with a servant’s heart believes that their work is to promote the development of those around them and make it possible for others to be successful in serving the mission of the organization. 

• Team Player: We believe our mission can only be accomplished through collaboration and receive true joy in being a part of something greater than ourselves; Each of us is one part of a whole, each with different roles, expertise and responsibilities; working together in synchronicity. 

Compensation 

Great Hearts offers a very competitive benefits package and overall compensation will be commensurate with talent, experience, and education. 

Additional Requirements: 

Type of fingerprint clearance: Must possess or obtain valid Texas fingerprint clearance card. 

Mental Demands, Physical Functions, and Environmental Factors: 

Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.  

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals. 

• Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting 

• Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse  

• Environment: occasional districtwide and statewide travel 

• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress 

Travel required: May need to travel locally to the various academies within the metro area. 

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. 

US Work Authorization is required.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.

Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. 

Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.