Classified Job Description

Title: Intervention Center Assistant

Salary Schedule Range: 28

Hours per day: 7

Months per year: 9

Purpose of Position: To monitor students assigned to an intervention center program for behavioral or disciplinary reasons.

Reporting: Reports to an assigned supervisor.

Employment Status: Full-time. (FLSA non-exempt)

Location: Santa Barbara High School

Essential Functions:

Provide instruction, monitoring and assistance in an intervention center, study hall or classroom setting.

Prepare and maintain various records and reports regarding the intervention center program, including referrals, attendance, suspensions, discipline, and academic performance.

Organize and maintain files of instructional materials for students use as needed; maintain study and reference materials, and perform related clerical duties as required.

Notify and provide feedback to teachers or counselors regarding student assignments, progress, or other relevant issues.

Schedule students for detention and Saturday school or Saturday work program activities as directed.

Obtain assignments from teachers and distribute to students.

Assist the certificated teacher in observing student behavior and adherence to classroom or school rules and policies.

Assure the well-being of students by following health and safety practices and procedures; administer minor first aid as assigned; refer injured or ill students to appropriate staff as required.

Maintain the confidentiality of student records and information according to established practices and procedures.

Maintain punctual and consistent attendance.

Other Functions:

Perform related duties as assigned.

Participate in staff meetings, Professional Learning Community, or in-service meetings as directed.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

Inside work with no exposure to weather conditions.

Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone; seeing to read a variety of documents and to monitor students; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment; sitting for extended periods of time, bending or stooping to assist students with learning activities, kneeling, crouching and walking for extended periods of time; reaching overhead, above the shoulders or horizontally to store or retrieve materials.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of core subjects taught in K12 school districts; basic instructional strategies and techniques; general understanding of student learning styles or modalities.

Knowledge of District policies related to student discipline; basic understanding of the principles of Restorative Approaches.

Knowledge of basic record-keeping techniques and the ability to enter data into a student information system.

Ability to relate to students individually or in small groups, and to maintain an environment conducive to study and learning.

Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff, and to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Ability to operate a variety of contemporary office equipment, PC or MAC computers and mass market software or applications, including MS Office and Google Suite.

Ability to supervise students and follow established disciplinary practices.

Ability to read, interpret, apply and explain school or district rules, policies or procedures.

Ability to apply appropriate safety practices in classroom or outdoor settings.

Ability to use correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.

Ability to work independently under general supervision.

Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions.

Ability to meet schedules and timelines.

Ability to work collaboratively with others.

Education, Training and Experience:

Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and at least one (1) year experience working with children or adolescents in an educational or other organized setting.

Additional Requirements:

Valid First Aid/CPR certification preferred.

Bilingual fluency in Spanish desirable.

*This position is eligible for Language Services premium pay

The Santa Barbara Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, immigration status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or disability, affiliation with Scouting America or other designated youth groups, association with a person or group having one or more of these characteristics, or any other basis protected by law, in its educational programs, activities, and employment. Direct questions or complaints to Student & Family Services, 720 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; (805) 963-4338, ext. 6278 or 6208 (English and Spanish); titleixucp@sbunified.org.

Title IX Coordinator — the principal at each school site serves as that site's Title IX Coordinator; Title II/ADA Coordinator/Section 504 Coordinator — Student & Family Services, 720 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, (805) 963-4338 ext. 6278 or 6208, titleixucp@sbunified.org