Academic/Behavior Interventionist

Job Description

Job Description

Academic/Behavior Interventionist

DeLaSalle is a public charter high school in the urban core of Kansas City, Missouri that prepares students to pursue
extraordinary opportunities by supporting them with challenging and meaningful real world learning, social-emotional
learning, mentorship and personalized future-ready plans for their lives beyond high school. We pride ourselves on
cultivating a diverse staff and serving a community made up of 97% students of color, all of whom receive free and
reduced lunch. Some of our students come to DeLaSalle not having found success at their previous high school, but
we are determined to provide an environment where they can thrive. Students and families choose DeLaSalle for our
personalized support and the myriad partnerships and real world learning opportunities we provide, and 95% of our
students graduate with at least one real world learning Market Value Asset. We are the 11th ranked charter school
network in the state of Missouri and outrank Kansas City Public Schools based on DESE’s Annual Performance
Report (APR) for 2025.

DeLaSalle High School is looking for highly effective, highly qualified and highly motivated individuals to join our
organization. Ideal candidates will have experience in urban education, a desire to work with students with high
needs, and a commitment to our school mission, vision, and core values.

School Mission: DeLaSalle develops courageous students with post-secondary plans that enable them to be strong
community participants and leaders.

School Vision: DeLaSalle students will pursue extraordinary opportunities.

Core Values:
● Operate Accountably: We do what is right and follow through.
● Embrace Community: We show up for each other and ourselves.
● Communicate Courageously: We speak truth with kindness and curiosity.

Job Title: Academic/Behavior Interventionist
Direct Supervisor: Assistant Principal/Principal
Contract Days: 11 Months

Position Responsibilities:
● Works on the Kairos and Instructional Teams
● Kairos: is a part of the Response Team (responds to walkie calls, facilitates Working Lunch etc.),
participates in Kairos team meetings
● Instructional: supports instruction, participates in grade level meetings etc.
● Supports all teachers in their classrooms w/ instructional and behavioral support
● Supports Real World Learning programming on DLS campus/off DLS campus
● Facilitates literacy intervention block and small group pull out sessions using a specific curriculum
● Monitors various data points (Academics: grades/credits, Attendance, Behavior) to ensure students
complete their year “On Track” to graduate
● Communicates students’ progress with students and families regularly
● Facilitates student support meetings
● Creates and implements strategic interventions to promote student achievement, foster a sense of
belonging and connection etc.

Position Qualifications:
1) A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
(Master’s Degree Preferred)
2) Hold or be eligible for Missouri Certification in Secondary Administration
3) Ability to pass an extensive background check
4) Evidence of the willingness and the ability to comply with the standards for ethical and professional
performance established by the State Board of Education and DLS HS
5) Excellent verbal and written communication skills
6) Strong PC skills
7) Organized, self-starter with the ability to adapt to support the best interest of the student
8) Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding students