Interventionist (CEIS) (Specialized Instruction)

Interventionist (CEIS) (Specialized Instruction) Alexandria City Public Schools - 3.8 Alexandria, VA Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications School experience Master's degree Evidence-based interventions in treatment planning

Adolescents Full Job Description Job Description :

The Comprehensive Early Intervening Services (CEIS) Interventionist (12m) will work directly with students and school based teams to provide general education tier III academic and/or behavioral interventions. The CEIS Intervention Specialist is a member of a multi-disciplinary team working to reduce the disproportionality of students referred for special education services. The CEIS Intervention Specialist brings a unique perspective to the team specifically as it relates to provision of interventions within the general education classroom. This is a 12-month , 240 day Licensed position, reporting to the Executive Director of Specialized Instruction.

Qualifications:

Education:

A Master's Degree from an Accredited College or University in the Special Education, or a Related Field Required.

Certificates & Licenses:

A Valid Virginia Department of Education Postgraduate Professional license with an endorsement in General Education; Special Education; School Counseling; School Social Work or School Psychology. Endorsement in Administration and Supervision and/or BCBA Certification are just perferred.

Experience:

At least 8 years of experience as a Teacher, Counselor, Social Worker, Psychologist, Administrator or Coordinator.

Key Competencies:

Extensive knowledge and skills in behavioral strategies and evidence based interventions for children and adolescents. Extensive knowledge and skills in academic strategies and evidence based interventions for children and adolescents. Extensive knowledge and skills in application of evidence-based strategies to enhance social skill development and emotion regulation within the school setting.

Essential Functions:

Works directly with students to provide preventative strategies and interventions related to emotional and behavioral challenges and/or academic deficits; Provides ongoing support to school teams to resolve student behavioral challenges; Supports staff in the development and collection of data for MTSS plans; . Supports staff in interpreting the data to make recommendations on identified areas of need;. Assists and supports building and division staff and parents in the development, implementation and monitoring of MTSS functional behavior assessments (FBA) and student support plans (SSP); Effectively communicates and maintains collaborative relationships with all stakeholders involved on a school-based team; Maintains knowledge of applicable laws and regulations at the federal, state and local level; and Collects and reviews student specific CEIS data for state and division reporting of outcomes.

Compensation:

Step Placement and Salary for this position is determined by The ACPS Teachers and Other Licensed Staff Salary Scale Exempt position status - This position is classified as exempt, meaning it is not eligible for overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Clearances:

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance. Tuberculosis Skin Test. Public Health Compliance - Must follow safety and health protocols. WP