Prairie Heights Elementary School Academic and Behavioral Intervention Specialist

Prairie Heights Elementary School has an opening for an Academic and Behavioral Intervention Specialist for the 2025-2026 school year. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The applicant must currently hold or expect to hold a Kansas teaching license with the appropriate endorsements or school counselor or social worker credentials.

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• Academic Interventions:
  
  
  • Conduct assessments to identify students who need academic support.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor individualized intervention plans tailored to student needs.
  • Utilize evidence-based instructional strategies to improve literacy and numeracy outcomes.
  • Provide small group and one-on-one instruction to students requiring additional academic support.
  • Collaborate with classroom teachers to adjust and differentiate instruction based on student progress.
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• Behavioral Interventions:
  
  
  • Conduct tier II and tier III behavioral interventions for students exhibiting challenging behaviors.
  • Employ Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) strategies to foster a positive school climate.
  • Develop and implement individualized behavior intervention plans in collaboration with teachers, parents, and support staff.
  • Monitor student progress and adjust interventions to ensure effective behavioral outcomes.
  • Develop and communicate guidelines for the use of the Student Support Room to staff.

Other Functions:

• Collaboration and Communication:
  
  
  • Work closely with teachers, administrators, and specialists to coordinate interventions and share student progress.
  • Communicate regularly with parents and guardians to provide updates and strategies for supporting students at home.
  • Participate in collaborative team meetings and contribute insights on intervention practices.
• Professional Development:
  
  
  • Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices in academic and behavioral interventions.
  • Share knowledge and effective strategies with colleagues to enhance overall intervention efforts across the school.
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• Education:
  
  
  • Bachelors degree in Education, Special Education, School Counseling, Social Work, or a related field (Masters degree preferred).
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• Certification:
  
  
  • Valid teaching license, school counselor, or social worker credentials are required.
• Experience & Skills:
  
  
  • Experience working with elementary school students, particularly in an intervention setting, is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of tiered intervention models and best practices in academic and behavioral support.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and families.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities:

• Implement and continuously refine academic and behavioral intervention strategies to meet individual student needs.
• Monitor and document student progress, adjusting intervention plans as needed.
• Work proactively with classroom teachers to integrate intervention strategies into daily instruction.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with parents/guardians regarding student progress and intervention plans.
• Participate in professional development and contribute to team meetings focused on student support initiatives.

Work Environment:

• Primarily an elementary school setting with direct interaction in classrooms, support rooms, and collaborative spaces.
• Regular engagement with students, teachers, parents, and administrative staff in a dynamic, team-based environment.
• Occasional use of technology and educational tools to track student progress and facilitate communication.

Required Testing and Certifications:

• Possession of a valid teaching license, school counselor, or social worker credentials as applicable.
• Successful completion of any state-mandated assessments or professional development requirements related to intervention strategies and student support.

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