Interventionist

Interventionist

Reports to: Dean of Academics

Hours: Full-time

Background on the Organization

Our mission is through high-quality instruction, intensive academic supports, and hard work, Ambition Preparatory Charter School ensures that all students in kindergarten through grade eight have the academic skills and self-discipline for college and life success.

Please visit our website, www.ambitionprep.org, for more information.

Responsibilities and Duties

Driven by our mission to ensure every child succeeds, the Interventionalist will be responsible for ensuring all students are provided with the academic and character skills to firmly position them on the path to college.

Key Responsibilities:

Instructional Setting

■ Work individually or in whole groups with students to assess their current level of performance.
■ Provide targeted instructional that meets the needs of each individual student.
■ Write lesson plans and analyze data under the direction of the Director of Academics.
■ Treat all students with dignity and respect.
■ Attend all staff meetings and recommend training programs and conferences, including in-service training as may be required by the district.
■ Operate and care for instructional equipment used in the classroom.
■ Perform any other duties assigned by the Principal.
■ Follow directions given by the immediate supervisor.
■ Assist with the supervision of students outside the classroom such as field trips, play period, lunchroom activities, dismissal, etc.

School and Community Relations

■ Maintain confidentiality about students, their families, and other employees outside the school.
■ Handle sensitive and confidential information, documents, communications, incidents, etc., with discretion and in a conscientious manner.
■ Cooperate and share professionally with other staff members.

Additional Responsibilities

■ Promote high academic and achievement for all students.
■ Promote a greater focus on teaching and learning towards students.

■ Promote flexibility to stimulate local initiatives coupled with responsibility for student performance.
■ Promote improved linkage among the school, families, and the community.

Desired and Required Characteristics
■ Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward that job and the mission of Ambition Prep; supports

Ambition Prep’s values in the strategic areas of academic excellence, operational performance, and school culture.

■ Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple priorities.
■ Ability to consistently be at work and on time, follow instructions, respond to direction and feedback and be able to implement it to improve performance.
■ Establish interpersonal relationships with all constituents using oral and written communication, active listening, negotiating, and influencing skills.
■ Basic knowledge of computer systems and student information systems.
■ Detailed knowledge of Ambition Prep’s policies and procedures.
■ Detailed knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements for K-12 schools and charter schools preferred.
■ Unwavering commitment to Ambition Prep’s mission, students, families, and community.
■ The belief that all students can learn at a high level, regardless of race, culture, or socioeconomic status.
■ The ability to work with others.
■ The ability to demonstrate maturity, a growth mindset, work ethic, and flexibility.

Desired and Required Experience

■ Bachelor’s degree, required.
■ Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
■ Experience working with under-resourced communities, families, and/or students.
■ Proven written and verbal communication skills with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
■ A successful background check in compliance with state law is required.

Compensation
Ambition Preparatory Charter School offers competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with experience.
Ambition Preparatory Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis, of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or veteran status.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Jackson, MS 39209: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person