Prevention Intervention Assist, HQ One Year Only - Reno, United States - Washoe County School District

Washoe County School District Reno, United States

3 weeks ago

Description

Education Support Professionals (ESP/Classified) - Position - Teacher Assistant

Job Number

Start Date

Open Date 12/15/2023

Closing Date

PREVENTION / INTERVENTION ASSISTANT
HIGHLY QUALIFIED STATUS (HQ): Individual selected into this position must be Highly Qualified for this assignment.

Applicants must possess a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent, and have completed the following requirements:

Completed at least 48 semester hours of credit at an accredited college or university; or, obtained an associate's degree or higher degree from an accredited college or university; or, passed the ParaPro Assessment prepared and administered by Educational Testing Services (ETS) with a score of at least 460.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under the general direction of the site administrators, the Prevention/Intervention Assistant will implement a prevention-intervention model to support youth and families to promote academic success and increase graduation rates.

The intervention model is a systems approach designed to help schools, parents, and youth identify the issues resulting in truancy and create solutions and support systems to change behavior.

The Prevention/Intervention Assistant, Community Support Team and family will address the truant behavior in a way that is supportive, inclusive, and consistent.

Responsible for implementing comprehensive student assistance programs in assigned schools that address problems associated with truancy and declining academic performance.

EXEMPLARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Function as a child advocate to promote acceptable school attendance for all students; assist school administration in establishing a Community Support Team; schedule on-going meetings to review caseload progress; consult with school personnel to encourage early identification of students with a pattern of irregular or poor attendance; serve as a mentor to one or more students throughout the school year; works with site administrators, families/guardians, teachers, truancy officers , and law enforcement officials on intervention processes to ensure student(s) success expectations; consult with District Unity Support Coordinator and appropriate referral youth services for students involved with those agencies and develop a process for re-entry to the district; conduct home visits with the Community Intervention Team to identify reasons for insufficient attendance and promote support systems to change behavior; collaborate with school administration and teachers to Identify students academically at risk and through the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) process work together to provide additional instructional support; provide follow-up case management, on-going support, and feedback to schools and families; work with school counselors to develop youth prevention/empowerment clubs; participate in MTSS/Case Review meetings as needed; perform other tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.

EMPLOYMENT ST
ANDARDS

Required:

Education/Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying.

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

High school diploma or equivalent; some college experience is desirable.

AND

Two (2) years of experience with students or parents in school, or community agencies.

Knowledge of:

Basic parenting skills, student at-risk behavior, truancy, instructional practices including Nevada State Standards, District organizational structure and functioning, District and community resources as related to the position.

Preferred:

Education:
Successful completion of 30 semester or 45 quarter units from an accredited college or university in psychology, sociology, social work, human development and family studies, humanities, criminal justice or related field;

Experience:
Two (2) years of successful experience working with at-risk students preferably in an educational setting. Experience in consulting with families and community agencies. Relevant experience in investigative work is helpful.

Knowledge of:

Basic interviewing, counseling and casework principles and techniques; basic investigative techniques; report writing and record-keeping; laws, regulations and procedures affecting truancy issues; and community resources.

Skilled at:

Communicating effectively with families, education personnel, various agencies and programs; recognizing and appreciating cultural differences, and maintaining respect for cultural different backgrounds; maintaining confidentiality of information; establishing positive relationships with at risk youth; motivating youth, preparing and giving accurate written and/or reports; maintaining constructive relationships with those contacted at work; Researching information and resources; analyzing problems and developing solutions; Maintaining and following up on case load progress.

Licenses/Certificates:
Possession of or ability to obtain a Nevada driver's license with a driving record acceptable to the District.

THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE ST
ANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS,
AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THEIR SUPERIVSOR.

The Washoe County School District prohibits bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, political affiliation, disability or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental handicap in any of its educational programs/activities and employment, or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the U.S.

Department of Agriculture. The District prohibits discrimination against any youth group listed in Title 36, as a patriotic society, (i.e. Boy Scouts of America) from access to public school facilities use.

Site(s) Clayton Pre-AP Academy, Cold Springs Middle School

Internal Job Number E238004

Salary

Grade 19

Sch A:
$17.70 (entry step)

Sch B:
$20.98 (entry step)

New employees hired by Washoe County School District are normally placed on the entry step of the grade of the position.

Salaries are subject to adjustment and may increase and decrease each fiscal year.

Additional Job Information

This position is a 40 hour a week, One-year-only position ending June 2024. This position is grant-funded and is contingent upon continued funding. The hiring administrator may retain incumbent for the duration of the grant without re-advertising.

HIGHLY QUALIFIED STATUS (HQ): Individual selected into this position must be Highly Qualified for this assignment.

Applicants must possess a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent, and have completed the following requirements:

INCENTIVES
Eligible employees of WCSD receive different benefits depending on their scheduled hours per week.

Eligible Employees who regularly work less than 20 hours per week receive Social Security benefits, salary increases, longevity bonuses, and credit union benefits.

Eligible Employees who regularly work 20 to 24.75 hours per week receive PERS retirement benefits, which are lifetime pension plans for public employees in various states,

In addition to the benefits above.

Eligible Employees who regularly work 25 to 27.25 hours per week receive all the benefits above except medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Eligible Employees who regularly work 27.5 hours per week or more receive full benefits of the district, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, holiday pay, vacation pay, sick leave, life insurance, and insurance premiums for summer months.

Beginning July 1,2023:

If you are enrolling in our health insurance plan and submit all proper documentation, you should know that there is no waiting period, your medical, dental, vision and life insurance will become effective on your first contracted work day.

All eligible employees also enjoy no state income tax and no Social Security deductions for most positions working 20 hours per week or more.

New employees will be fingerprinted upon hire and every five years thereafter and will have $58.50 deducted from their first paycheck to help defray the cost of fingerprinting. Non-licensed employees will have $58.50 deduction when their fingerprints are completed every five years. Fingerprint fees are subject to change.
Temporary employees working less than 6 months do not receive benefits.

Any applicant who would like to request a reasonable accommodation in any step of the selection process should contact Human Resources at

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