ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY

June 17, 2025 

At FPS, we are a school family of continual learners. We support each and every student to develop their purpose, plan, and passion. We encourage and honor dialogue about the histories, cultures, and goals of our communities. We actively and intentionally facilitate equitable access and representation, meaningful participation, and high expectations for ALL. 

Position:    Behavior Interventionist- Grant-Funded

Location:    Ferndale Lower Elementary

Reports to: Building Principal

Salary:        Per FEA Master Agreement

Start Date:  August 2025

Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelors, Masters preferred 

• Teaching certification preferred 

• Extensive knowledge of research-based behavior interventions and strategies used in K-12 education 

• Preferred experience coaching or supporting K-12 educators in the areas of classroom management, trauma-informed education, and restorative practices. 

• Proven classroom management and organizational skills 

• Background working in a diverse community 

• Solid understanding of social emotional supports that are needed to gain academic proficiency 

• Strong collaborator 

• Understanding of culturally responsive teaching practices

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide behavior interventions, which reflect current best practices, individually and/or through small flexible group instruction 

• Assist with data collection, development support plans, and monitor implementation 

• Develop and sustain relationships with students 

• Work collaboratively with parents and staff to involve all stakeholders in the educational process to create positive and meaningful outcomes for each student in terms of behavior and achievement 

• Supervise school entry, breakfast, lunch dismissal, and transitions to ensure they are safe, efficient, and functional for all school community members. 

• Lead the coordination and implementation of a school-wide behavior management system with meaningful incentives and consequences. 

• Collaborate with other district offices and departments to improve outcomes for all students. 

• Create and ensure a culture that supports students’ academic achievement and social-emotional well-being, understanding the relationship between the two. 

• Enforce district student code of conduct while supporting and counseling students that struggle to adjust to the school community. 

• Model and demonstrate ethical and responsible leadership. 

• Develop, implement, and sustain a planned program of re-entry strategies that allow students to be successful 

• Allocation of time will be determined according to student behavior needs 

• Attend training as required 

• Acquire and maintain required grant documentation 

• Lead the Student Achievement Team process and provide guidance with family action plans 

• Support a safe, welcoming environment for all students, staff and families 

• Participate in professional development activities both in-district as well as outside 

• Attend staff meetings, grade level meetings and PLC meetings to analyze student achievement data and support staff 

• Actively and regularly share intervention materials, ideas and research with colleagues via email and presentations during staff meetings and PLC meetings, and during teacher consultations 

• Onsite presence is required 

• Performs other such duties as directed by building principal

Other qualifications are considered in the final selection of a person to fill this position.  The search for a highly qualified applicant for this position is not restricted to this district.

Application Deadline: June 26, 2025

 Application Procedure: 

External applicants please submit an application on the Oakland Human Resources Consortium website: 

Internal applicants please submit a letter of interest and resume to thomas.shelton@ferndaleschools.org