Alternative Education Interventionist

Position Title:Alternative Education Interventionist

School: Miami Junior Senior High School
Department: Instruction
Reports To: Principal
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employment Term: 10-Month Position (152 days per fiscal year)
Work Schedule:7.75 Hours a day 7:45-3:30 (ISS students arrive @ 8:00 Get picked up @ 3:15).

Students assigned to the Academic Focus Room attend 8:00 a.m. 3:15 p.m. to maintain an alternative setting to the general student population during assignment.

Position Summary

Miami JuniorSenior High School is seeking a highly structured relationship-driven Alternative Education Interventionist to support students who require an alternative learning environment to remain academically engaged and on track toward graduation.

The Academic Focus Room (AFR) serves as a Tier 2/Tier 3 intervention setting for students experiencing:
Discipline challenges
Credit deficiencies
Gaps in foundational academic skills
Attendance and engagement concerns

This role blends academic intervention behavior support and credit recovery supervision to ensure students remain productive while developing the skills necessary to successfully reintegrate into the traditional classroom setting.

The Alternative Education Interventionist plays a critical role in:
Supporting students with grade deficiencies
Facilitating Edgenuity credit recovery
Monitoring attendance and behavior
Providing structured academic support

Reinforcing accountability and positive decision-making

This position is essential to improving student outcomes maintaining a positive school culture and helping students get back on track academically and behaviorally.

Core Purpose

The Academic Focus Room is not solely a disciplinary placement. It is a structured alternative learning environment designed to:
Re-engage students academically
Address behavior and decision-making
Recover credits and improve grades
Close skill gaps
Prepare students for successful reintegration

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Student Supervision & Classroom Structure
Provide continuous supervision of students assigned to the Academic Focus Room.
Maintain a calm structured and academically focused learning environment.
Establish and reinforce clear expectations for behavior attendance and productivity.
Supervise students during transitions lunch and dismissal.
Utilize de-escalation and restorative strategies to address behavior.
Refer serious or ongoing concerns to administration.

Academic Intervention & Support
Support students with missing assignments and failing grades.
Provide structured time and support for academic completion.
Reinforce basic academic skills including reading writing math and organization.
Assist students in setting daily academic goals.
Encourage persistence accountability and work completion.
Monitor on-task behavior and productivity throughout the day.
Collect and return assignments from classroom teachers.

Credit Recovery & Edgenuity Support
Facilitate and supervise Edgenuity credit recovery coursework.
Ensure students log in daily and follow pacing expectations.
Monitor progress toward course completion and credit attainment.
Track grades assessments and lesson completion.
Maintain academic integrity during online coursework and assessments.
Communicate regularly with counselors and administration regarding progress.
Assist students in developing completion timelines and recovery plans.

Behavior Intervention & Reflection
Guide students through reflection activities related to behavior and choices.
Support development of behavior improvement plans.
Reinforce accountability and positive decision-making.
Facilitate restorative conversations when appropriate.
Help students build self-management and coping skills.

Reintegration Support
Prepare students for successful return to general education classrooms.
Communicate progress with teachers and administrators.
Monitor student readiness for transition.
Provide recommendations for continued support.

Attendance Monitoring
Take accurate daily attendance for AFR students.
Monitor tardies and absences.
Document attendance patterns and concerns.
Support schoolwide attendance expectations as directed.
Communicate concerns to administration.

Documentation & Reporting

Maintain accurate records including:
Attendance and tardies
Behavior incidents
Academic progress
Credit recovery completion
Daily logs and reports
Prepare summaries and documentation for administrative review.

Collaboration & Communication
Communicate regularly with teachers regarding assignments and progress.
Work collaboratively with counselors administration and support staff.
Communicate with families as directed.
Participate in meetings related to student progress and intervention.

Professional Responsibilities
Maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
Follow district and school policies and procedures.
Support a positive school culture and climate.
Perform additional duties as assigned by administration.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Strong classroom management and supervision skills
Ability to work with at-risk or disengaged students
Knowledge of behavior intervention and de-escalation strategies
Ability to motivate students and build relationships
Strong organizational and documentation skills
Ability to monitor and support online learning platforms (Edgenuity)
Effective communication with students staff and families
Ability to maintain structure and consistency
Cultural awareness and respect for diverse student backgrounds

Education and Qualifications

Required:
Associates Degree Preferred/High School Diploma or GED
Preferred:
Associates Degree or higher
60 college credit hours
Passing score on ParaPro or equivalent assessment
Experience working with adolescents or at-risk students
Experience in alternative education ISS or intervention setting
Experience with credit recovery programs

Physical Requirements
Ability to stand and supervise for extended periods
Ability to move throughout campus
Ability to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally
Reasonable accommodations may be provided

Work Environment

Work is performed primarily in an alternative classroom setting.
Position involves frequent interaction with students requiring structure and support.

Evaluation
Performance will be evaluated by the Principal or designee in accordance with district policy.

Ideal Candidate

This position is ideal for an individual who:
Believes in second chances

Can build strong relationships with students
Maintains high expectations and structure
Supports students academically and behaviorally
Is organized calm and consistent

Application Process
Interested applicants should submit:
Completed district application
Resume
References

Apply through Miami Unified School District No. 40 employment portal.

Miami Unified School District No. 40 is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a supportive environment for all students and staff.