Intervention Aide

Position: Interventionist Aide Job Summary: The Interventionist Aide supports instructional staff by working closely with individual students or small groups to enhance their academic progress.

Qualifications/Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of 30 semester hours of college credit.
• Additional training or coursework in child development, education, or a related field is preferred.
• Prior experience working with children in an educational setting is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with proficiency in English.
• Basic keyboarding and data entry skills.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment (e.g., copier, computer) and audio-visual equipment.
• Familiarity with basic first aid procedures; CPR/First Aid certification is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively with students of varying skills and maintain a patient, empathetic, and supportive approach.
• Able to perform physical tasks associated with supporting students.
• Emotionally resilient and able to handle challenges in a calm, professional manner.
• Maintain a professional and neat appearance.
• Flexibility to take on additional tasks as school administrators or instructional staff assigns.

Reports to: Principal /Assistant Principal

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with individual students or small groups, providing instructional support by reinforcing lessons introduced by the teacher, guiding students in curriculum tasks, and administering tests and individualized assessments.
• Ensure proper supervision and engage in positive, empathetic interactions.
• Extend teacher instruction by listening to and helping students with assigned tasks, reinforcing classroom material, and monitoring students' work as directed by the teacher.
• Perform data entry, maintain student records, make and file copies, and use office equipment proficiently to support school operations.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of first aid and assists in health-related situations, accompanying students to the office or nurse as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure student safety and well-being.
• Maintain a neat appearance, exhibit a pleasant and approachable demeanor, and demonstrate a strong command of the English language, which is essential for effective communication.
• Operate audiovisual and office equipment efficiently.
• Other duties as assigned.

Terms of Employment: 176 days/ 6 hours per day.

Benefits:

• The O'Fallon Support Personnel Federation Collective Bargaining Agreement outlines the salary and benefits package.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of students.