Intervention Specialist, 2026-2027

Lafayette County School District

Job Location:

Oxford, CT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position: INTERVENTION SPECIALIST

Reports To:Building Principal

Contract Length:187 Days

Position Type:Certified

PRIMARY PURPOSE/FUNCTION:

Support the education program by providing intervention strategies for students who are at risk or potentially at risk.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor (minimum); Mississippi Licensure

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Effective communication skills with students parents partners district personnel and colleagues.
Knowledge of resources available within the community to address student and parent issues regarding academic mental health and socio-economic needs.
Ability to provide peer mediation and conflict resolution skills to students and parents.
Organization communication and interpersonal skills.

Experience:

Twoor more years of experience working with students (preference at-risk).

EVALUATION:

The Interventionist will be evaluated by the principal and/or district administrator on an annual basis.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Maintain professional behavior appearance and work ethic to represent the school district in a positive manner at all times. Adherence to the Mississippi Code of Ethics for Educators.
Articulate a positive image of the school district and school district personnel.
Demonstrate effective positive and growth-oriented relationships with all patrons.
Demonstrates relentless commitment to the academic achievement of all students.
Monitor at-risk students to determine the appropriate interventions.
Communicate effectively with at-risk students parents community agencies administration and teachers.
Attend meetings (e.g. MTSS IEP parent meetings) to enlist help for at-risk students and track their progress.
Gather data maintain files and monitor students for the purpose of enlisting help for at-risk students and keeping track of their progress.
Address truancy issues by providing direct interventions at school sites in communities and in the homes of at-risk students.
Provide peer mediation and conflict resolution for students staff and parents.
Advise administrators and teachers on issues regarding at-risk students.
Assist students with academic interventions for successful achievement.
Meet with students on a regular basis to facilitate their self-understanding and improvement in behavior and academic performance.
Serves as the School Test Coordinator.
Other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
Maintain emotional control under stress
Maintain a clear focus on student achievement and growth.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Moderate standing stooping bending and lifting
District / State travel for professional development

All employees hired by the school district are required to pass a criminal background and child abuse registry check.

Required Experience:

Position: INTERVENTION SPECIALISTReports To:Building PrincipalContract Length:187 DaysPosition Type:CertifiedPRIMARY PURPOSE/FUNCTION:Support the education program by providing intervention strategies for students who are at risk or potentially at risk.QUALIFICATIONS:Education/Certification:Bachelor...