Job Description

Engagement & Intervention Strategist

QUALIFICATIONS

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Bachelor's degree in education, social work or related field Experience working with adolescent youth and their families Strong communication and organizational skills Knowledge in MTSS, crisis intervention, counseling and behavior management Understanding barriers to academic and social emotional & behavioral success Demonstrated ability to collaborate with other professionals Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the District may find appropriate and acceptable

REPORTS TO:

Building Administration Receives direction and support from Learning Supports Department

SUPERVISES:

Non-instructional classified staff at the site

JOB GOAL(S):

Engagement & Intervention Strategist is designed to support student academic and SEBH achievement. The Engagement & Intervention Strategist will be providing ongoing support for students referred to the Student Advisory Center. Strategies and tools provided will create and sustain a positive, nurturing school climate, in order to enhance student learning, promote the overall efficiency of the school system, and maximize the educational opportunities available to each child.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direction of a district office administrator, building administration and in partnership with the building leadership team, collaborate with building staff in coordinating a tiered intervention model across academics, behavior, and social-emotional learning (SEL) that includes assessment, instruction, progress monitoring, and evaluation of intervention programs with the goal of increasing student achievement. Engagement & Intervention Strategist building based duties may include: Implement a Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS) using evidence-based practices & data-based decision making Assist students in overall academic achievement by explicitly teaching academic and social-emotional learning lessons to students using evidence-based strategies such as restorative practices or social-emotional learning circles; help students learn, practice, and demonstrate social-emotional skills. Provide individual support to students identified through the MTSS system as needing instruction on, but not limited to: Problem solving and de-escalation strategies Executive functioning skills Behavior identification and function Appropriate replacement behaviors Provide support with conflict mediation Track intervention progress monitoring Partner and communicate with teachers, families, students and applicable community agencies Support district and school leadership teams to ensure MTSS processes, protocols, plans are implemented with fidelity and meet the needs of students. Support classroom teachers on best practices for Tier 1 universal practices and Tier 2/3 intervention. Share resources such as research-based instructional strategies and interventions to improve student achievement and school climate. Work with school team to develop a site-based intervention menu As needed, provide direct instruction with small groups and individual students. Facilitate and assist with high-quality professional development for teachers on MTSS processes such as intervention design and delivery. Participate in grade-level/student support team meetings to advise on the use of data to identify students for tiered intervention and to design intervention plans aligned to student needs. Support grade-level and building-level decision-making based on MTSS data and outcomes. Other duties as assigned

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

200 contract days


Salary and calendar year to be evaluated in accordance with Board Policy of the Iowa City Community School District.

EVALUATION

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Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the District's policy on Evaluation, State Statute, and any applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.