Interventionist

Job Title

Interventionist

Salary Scale

TCH

Location

Florence 1 Schools

PSC Code

See Below

Reports To

Principal

Shift Type

Part Time

General Statement of Job

Under limited supervision, coordinates, oversees and promotes services to support students in the academic environment. Develops and monitors program budget. Develops and implements program goals. Evaluates and makes recommendations for changes in programs as necessary for effectiveness and efficiency. Supervises assigned coordinators, consultants and clerical personnel. Reviews subordinates' adherence to District goals and policies.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises coordinators, consultants and clerical personnel. Assigns workload and establishes work schedules. Supervises duties of assigned staff. Supervisory duties include assigning, reviewing and planning the work of others, maintaining standards, coordinating activities, allocating personnel, selecting new employees, acting on employee problems and recommending employee transfers, promotions, disciplinary action and discharges as appropriate.
• Reviews work of subordinates for completeness, accuracy and adherence to District policies.
• Evaluates and makes recommendations as appropriate. Offers advice and assistance as needed.
• Coordinates, oversees and evaluates services provided to students, parents and schools including but not limited to guidance and counseling, social work, homebound services, health education, nursing, school psychology, safe and drug-free schools, registrar, student records, and adult education.
• Plans and assists in implementing staff training and development.
• Keeps abreast of developments and innovations in the profession and ensures that staff members remain current as well.
• Collaborates with community agencies and personnel to provide the best possible student services and referrals.
• Visits schools to monitor programs.
• Works with principals and other District personnel to maximize program effectiveness and efficiency.
• Discusses services with parents and makes recommendations as appropriate.
• Develops and oversees the department's budget.
• Coordinates the collection of statistical data required in planning the educational program.
• Receives and responds to concerns and complaints regarding programming or procedures.
• Monitors student discipline hearings.
• Uses a computer to prepare reports and correspondence and operates a variety of equipment such as a telephone, calculator, pager, vehicle, etc.
• Receives, reviews, prepares and/or submits various records and reports, including budget documents, technical documents, professional studies, policies and procedures, mileage reports, activity reports, memos, correspondence, etc.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals, such as the immediate supervisor, School Board, other administrators, subordinates, other District personnel, community service agencies, medical professionals, parents, etc.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Performs related duties as required.

Essential Functions

Physical Requirements:

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines and equipment, including a computer, telephone, vehicle. Must be able to exert up to five pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for periods of time. Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of five to ten pounds.

Data Conception:

Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.

Interpersonal Communications:

Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving assignments and/or directions to subordinates and receiving assignments and/or direction from supervisor.

Language Ability:

Requires the ability to read a variety of laws, policies and procedures, technical and professional studies, budget documents, zoning maps, etc. Requires the ability to prepare budgets, performance appraisals, policies, complex reports, correspondence, etc., with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. Requires the ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control and confidence.

Intelligence:

Requires the ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions, to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical, schedule or diagrammatic form, and to deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Requires the ability to apply influence systems in managing staff members, to learn and understand relatively complex principles and techniques, to make independent judgments in absence of supervision, and to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation. Must have the ability to comprehend and interpret received information.

Verbal Aptitude:

Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow and give verbal and written instructions, and to counsel and teach employees. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with persons of varying educational backgrounds and in a variety of technical and/or professional languages, including education, legal, budgeting, personnel, counseling, etc.

Numerical Aptitude:

Requires the ability to add and subtract totals, to multiply and divide, to utilize mathematical formulas, to determine percentages and decimals, and to determine time. Must be able to use advanced applications of statistics.

Form/Spatial Aptitude:

Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape, and visually read various information.

Motor Coordination:

Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes using office machinery and to operate motor vehicles.

Manual Dexterity:

Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, keyboards, office equipment, control knobs, buttons, switches, catches, etc. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

Interpersonal Temperament:

Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with emergency situations or tight deadlines.

Physical Communications:

Requires the ability to talk and/or hear (talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear).

Training and Education

Requires a Master's degree in education administration supplemented by six to nine years of education administration or program development, or a Master's degree and an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Performance Evaluation Criteria

Job Knowledge:

Has thorough knowledge of the methods, procedures and policies of the School Board and Department as they pertain to the performance of duties of a Full Time or Part Time Interventionist. Is knowledgeable in the laws, ordinances, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Is able to ensure departmental compliance with all laws and regulations and control the activities of the department through effective supervision. Has considerable knowledge of the functions and interrelationships of Florence 1 Schools and other governmental agencies. Knows how to plan, organize and direct a clerical and professional staff. Is able to perform employee evaluations and to make recommendations based on results. Knows how to apply supervisory and managerial concepts and principles. Has the ability to offer guidance and assistance to subordinates, co-workers and employees of other departments as required. Has the ability to offer instruction and advice to subordinates regarding departmental policies, methods and regulations. Has the ability to use independent judgment as needed in performing routine and non-routine tasks. Is able to take the initiative to complete the duties of the position without the need of direct supervision. Is able to read and interpret complex professional and technical reports, budget documents, statistical reports and related materials pertaining to the responsibilities of the job. Knows how to prepare complex reports, budgets, performance appraisals, correspondence, etc. Has a comprehensive knowledge of the terminology and various professional languages used within the department. Knows how to maintain effective relationships with personnel of other departments, professionals and members of the public through contact and cooperation. Is able to perform job tasks professionally under political scrutiny and in an environment where racism and other public issues are constant concerns. Is able to make sound, educated decisions. Knows how to react calmly and quickly in emergency situations. Knows how to make public presentations. Has the mathematical ability to handle required calculations. Has the ability to plan . click apply for full job details