Interventionist: Crisis - Anne Arundel County, MD, United States - Anne Arundel County Public Schools

Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
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Interventionist: Crisis
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Job Details: This position is for the school year
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JOB SUMMARY

Supports each child's instructional program by managing and supporting appropriate classroom behavior of individuals and groups of students in order for students to be successful in the classroom/general education environment. Serves on the school team under the direction of each School Performance Director and the school Administrator. Assists with the implementation of crisis management for any student in the school setting. Assists staff to employ crisis intervention strategies within the classroom/school setting through job embedded training and direct support to students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
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Observes students in their classrooms and other activities to coordinate intervention strategies with school based staff and school community.

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Facilitates the management of students experiencing emotional crisis including development of behavioral intervention plans.

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Determines/implements appropriate interventions for redirecting behaviorally acting-out children which immediately protects children/staff.

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Implements/documents the established behavioral management system and institutes a repertoire of logical and natural consequences for inappropriate behavior.

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Provides debriefing with child/staff following a crisis and subsequent development of appropriate coping behaviors for the prevention of future crises.

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Assists students in regaining behavioral/emotional control and returning them to their class as soon as they are ready.

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Communicates with regular school-based staff on the status and needs of individual students.

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Establishes and monitors an effective method of data collection and documentation of student behavior.

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Implements crisis/prevention interventions, employing therapeutic restraint as a last resort if a student exhibits behavior dangerous to self or others.

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Designs and conducts in-service training to the professional and support staff (teachers, instructional assistants, therapists, and transportation personnel).

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Keeps current on effective behavior management programs and strategies.

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Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education
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Bachelor's Degree in education, psychology, social work, or related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university preferred;

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Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the applicant to successfully perform the duties of the position.
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Experience
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experience participating in or planning and conducting in-service training programs required.

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demonstrated experience to participate as an effective, contributing member of a school team preferred.
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Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
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Knowledge of strategies, techniques, and processes involved in crisis intervention strategies/debriefing.

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Excellent communication and human relations skills to relate effectively with challenging students and with professional colleagues.

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Knowledge of strategies and techniques for de-escalating verbally and physically aggressive children.

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Job requires direct in-person provision of service, therefore punctual, regular and predictable attendance is essential.

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Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.

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Licenses and Certifications

Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.
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Hold or be eligible for Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification issued by AACPS/Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) preferred.

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Hold or be eligible for

Educator Certification:
Standard Professional Certificate I (SPC I) issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) preferred.

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Hold or be eligible for School Psychologist Certification issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) preferred.

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Hold or be eligible for School Social Worker Certification issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) preferred.
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Driving Requirements
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N/A
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LEADERSHIP ROLE
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N/A
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
**The physical demands and
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