Culture Intervention Assistant

Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Culture Intervention Assistant provides instructional support to assigned classroom teacher(s) and leads small-group targeted instructional intervention. The Culture Intervention Assistant reports to the Director of Student Culture.

Specific objectives and responsibilities of the position include :

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Builds meaningful relationships with scholars that enable them to participate fully in classroom instruction.
• Provides behavioral interventions under the direction of the Director of Student Culture and the Dean of Students that exemplify HPA Habits and Scholar Code of Conduct.
• Supports scholar redirections, resets, restorative actions, and successful re-entry into the classroom environment.
• At the direction of the Dean of Students and Director of Student Culture, maintains a calm, restorative-focused environment outside the classroom.
• Responds to staff referral calls for supporting scholar behavior.
• Assists the classroom teachers with the implementation of behavior support intervention plans or other mandated supports (i.e., 504 or IEP), specifically regarding behavior and / or supports that promote success in the learning environment.
• May provide tutoring-like instruction to scholars during a long-term (e.g., 1-3 days) recovery.
• Helps supervise student activities as directed (e.g., arrivals / departures, parking lots, lunch periods, hall duty, extracurricular programs, etc.).
• Supports and encourages scholars and parents while respecting and maintaining confidentiality.
• Executes established protocols for documentation purposes related to continued misconduct issues and concerns. This may include parent communication, if needed.
• Creates and maintains working relationships between parents, scholars, and school staff.

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

Requirements

Compensation

Negotiable depending on experience. Full-time benefits include health, dental, vision & life insurance; health savings account contributions, short-term & long-term disability, retirement contributions, paid vacation & sick days.

Diversity & Inclusion - Embracing a Culture of Respect

Diversity and inclusion are integral to Herron Classical Schools' mission and are embedded in its Core Values. By building a culture of respect and trust through relationships with people and ideas, HCS believes that a highly intentional diversity enriches our community. HCS is committed to creating an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are embraced, respected, and valued.

Equity Statement

Herron Classical Schools, through action and in partnership with families and community, will uphold the values, policies, and practices that promote cultural competence. We are committed to eliminating biased institutional structures, hiring practices, and practices that affect scholar learning and achievement. We will embrace and empower scholars and staff in their individual identities to establish and sustain human dignity, justice, equitable treatment, and inclusiveness in the classroom and workplace. Link to full Equity Statement

Non-discrimination Statement

Herron Classical Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, gender identity, disability, religion, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, or any characteristic that is legally protected under applicable local, state, or federal law in the administration of its educational policies, behavior policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, food service, hiring practices, and athletic or other school-administered programs.

Herron Classical Schools abides by the Indiana Civil Rights Laws (I.C. 22-9-1), Title VI and VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 USCS § 12101,et.seq.). Complaints regarding acts of sexual discrimination or harassment in violation of Title IX requirements should be filed with Herron Classical Schools Title IX Coordinator, Karen Lalioff, by email klalioff@herronclassical.org, by phone at 317-231-0010 x1113, or by filling out a Report of Harassment form available from Student Services or any school administrator. Inquiries regarding compliance by Herron Classical Schools with Title IX and other civil rights laws may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator, Herron Classical Schools, 110 E. 16th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 111 North Canal Street, Suite 1053, Chicago, IL 60606-7204.