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Washoe County School District · 2 months ago

Prevention Intervention Assistant HQ One Year Only (40 hrs/wk Ends June 2026)

Reno, NV

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$18.11/hr - $21.83/hr

2+ years exp

Washoe County School District is seeking a Prevention Intervention Assistant to support youth and families in promoting academic success and increasing graduation rates. The role involves implementing a prevention-intervention model to address truancy and academic performance issues through collaboration with various stakeholders.

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Responsibilities

Function as a child advocate to promote acceptable school attendance for all students

Assist school administration in establishing a Community Support Team

Schedule on-going meetings to review caseload progress

Consult with school personnel to encourage early identification of students with a pattern of irregular or poor attendance

Serve as a mentor to one or more students throughout the school year

Work with site administrators, families/guardians, teachers, truancy officers, and law enforcement officials on intervention processes to ensure student(s) success expectations

Consult with District Unity Support Coordinator and appropriate referral youth services for students involved with those agencies and develop a process for re-entry to the district

Conduct home visits with the Community Intervention Team to identify reasons for insufficient attendance and promote support systems to change behavior

Collaborate with school administration and teachers to Identify students academically at risk and through the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) process work together to provide additional instructional support

Provide follow-up case management, on-going support, and feedback to schools and families

Work with school counselors to develop youth prevention/empowerment clubs

Participate in MTSS/Case Review meetings as needed

Perform other tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position

Qualification

High school diplomaStudents48 semester hoursParaPro AssessmentBasic parenting skillsStudent at-risk behaviorInstructional practicesCommunity resourcesInterviewing techniquesCounseling principlesReport writingCultural awarenessProblem analysisConfidentiality

Required

Individual selected into this position must be Highly Qualified for this assignment

Applicants must possess a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent

Completed at least 48 semester hours of credit at an accredited college or university; or, obtained an associate's degree or higher degree from an accredited college or university; or, passed the ParaPro Assessment prepared and administered by Educational Testing Services (ETS) with a score of at least 460

Any combination of education and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying

High school diploma or equivalent; some college experience is desirable

Two (2) years of experience with students or parents in school, or community agencies

Knowledge of basic parenting skills, student at-risk behavior, truancy, instructional practices including Nevada State Standards, District organizational structure and functioning, District and community resources as related to the position

Possession of or ability to obtain a Nevada driver's license with a driving record acceptable to the District

Preferred

Successful completion of 30 semester or 45 quarter units from an accredited college or university in psychology, sociology, social work, human development and family studies, humanities, criminal justice or related field

Two (2) years of successful experience working with at-risk students preferably in an educational setting

Experience in consulting with families and community agencies

Relevant experience in investigative work is helpful

Basic interviewing, counseling and casework principles and techniques

Basic investigative techniques

Report writing and record-keeping

Laws, regulations and procedures affecting truancy issues

Community resources