Upper School Guidance Plan Interventionist

General Purpose: The Guidance Plan Interventionist serves as a member of the Upper School Guidance Team. The Guidance Plan Interventionist (GPI) will monitor study halls, work with the counselors to implement guidance plans, and assist in providing multi-tiered support for students. 

This role is a full-time, non-exempt, hourly position during the school year. 

Key Tasks and Responsibilities: 

Monitor Study Halls:

• Supervise study halls each period, maintaining accurate attendance and a productive, controlled learning environment
• Supervise 8th-hour periods after school as needed
• Monitor student progress to ensure work is being turned in

• Identify students at risk for academic, spiritual, or social concerns 

Implement Guidance Plans:

• Work with the guidance counselors to provide support for students with missing work or on academic probation
• Build executive functioning and self-advocacy skills in students
• Assist students in acquiring healthy study skills and productive educational rhythms
  
• Monitor student work using our online student management system, Veracross
• Monitor intervention strategies with students on the Guidance caseload
  

Liaise with Teachers and Families:

• Serve as a member of the Student Support Team, attending weekly meetings to discuss student needs
  
• Partner with parents and students to create achievable academic work plans 
• Liaise with coaches of any athletes who are on academic probation
• Promote positive relationships between students and teachers

Other: 

• Serve as a Connect Group (mentor group) leader for students
• Other duties as assigned

Education, Training, Experience: 

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree

• Experience working in a high school
• Experience working in a Christian school and/or special education preferred
• Experience working with Veracross as a student information system a plus
  

Core Competencies: 

• A mature, godly spirit and a clear Christian Testimony 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills–The person in this position is a representative of the high school, and the role involves regular communication with students, parents, and teachers
• Discretion to maintain the confidentiality of any sensitive information
• Commitment to equity, high expectations, and helping every child achieve 
• Ability to work productively as a contributing member of a team and adapt to changes as necessary
• Strengths in communication and organization

Working Conditions: 

• This role requires computer work. 
• This role requires movement between buildings, which may include working in outdoor weather conditions. 
• This role requires frequent exposure to regular levels of student hallway and classroom noise, and it may require a raised voice to be heard in these situations.