M-F - 8 hours per day - School Year
Northern High School

Job Summary: This position will be utilized to assist in the following areas: supporting academic achievement, developing student self-efficacy to overcome obstacles to learning, SST (Student Support Team) member, tutoring and peer intervention, run a behavior modification/reflection space, and student attendance. This individual will have their own classroom to assist with students and provide a safe space for students to reflect, learn, and grow. Specifically, we are looking at students in our middle 60% that need more support to promote growth and identify their purpose.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Identification of students in need of additional academic support via SST, weekly team meeting.
- Keep a log of student interactions and share that weekly at SST meetings.
Meet regularly with students to develop pathways to success including clarifying student goals/purpose.
Assist students in understanding and learning time management and organizational skills.
Organize schedule student peer to peer tutoring via our National Honor Society.
Assist in monitoring student tardies and absences and utilize PBIS processes to assist in impacting attendance in a positive manner.
Provide an organized behavior management space where students are able to reflect on behavior and engage in self-reflection and possible restorative practices (Responsibility Room).
Connect with students that need positive adult role models.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Regular and consistent attendance.
Must have knowledge of and comply with the policies and procedures contained in the Portage Public Schools Employee Handbook.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Regular and consistent attendance.
Must have knowledge of and comply with the policies and procedures contained in the Portage Public Schools Employee Handbook.

The above duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the nature of the work by this position. The listing is not all-inclusive.

Skills Needed:

PBIS
Conflict resolution – Restorative practices
Behavior management skills to de-escalate students
Organizational skills to keep accurate records and organize daily activities/tasks
Career and employability background
Mentoring background and skill set
Willing to be trained in Mental Performance Mastery concepts to utilize with students in need of support in the following areas:
- Motivation and commitment
- Focus and awareness
- Self-control and discipline
- Routines and habits
- Time management and organization
Process driven over outcome attainment

Qualifications:

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
The equivalent of 2 years of college (60 semester credits) or an Associate’s degree or higher OR the successful completion of the MDE approved Paraprofessional standards test (ETS).
Experience working with children.
Demonstrated abilities in the area of interpersonal communication.
A high degree of patience, ability and willingness to learn new skills and take direction.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please apply online at: https://www.portageps.org/page/employment-at-pps

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Student Interventionist