Job Description

Student Advocate/Behavior Interventionist

2025-2026

Ivywood Classical Academy is a tuition-free public school that educates students using the virtues-based and rigorous classical education tradition. The classical curriculum is time-tested, research-based, and is proven to develop children into thoughtful, caring, educated, freethinking young adults. The curriculum emphasizes an education in the humanities, sciences, and arts, and integrates Spanish and Latin language to promote depth in learning.

Ivywood strives to produce students of high moral character who understand the world and what it means to be a contributing member of society. We place a strong focus on the why behind our lessons, which fosters a love for learning and inspires wonder in our students. Ivywood Classical Academy is a proud Hillsdale College Barney Charter School Initiative (BCSI) Member School.

A successful candidate for this position has:

• An unwavering belief that students need an intentional and consistent focus on virtue.
• A love for children and a strong desire to cultivate the wonder and joy of learning everyday.
• An ability to be a subject-matter expert, and share your love of the liberal arts tradition.
• An ability to build relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• A desire to foster a tight-knit community in and out of the classroom.

As the Behavior Interventionist , your core responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Assessment of Student, Family and School Needs:

• Conducts assessments and evaluations in accordance with family and student rights.

• Uses student, family, and school assessment results to identify needs that affect student learning. Assess present developmental levels for purposes of implementing academic and/or behavior intervention plans for identified students on caseload.

• Administers necessary academic and/or behavior assessments of the eligible students above and beyond what is administered to all students.

• Provides social work counseling to students and parents.

• Provides psycho-social assessment and diagnosis of behavior disabilities with recommendations and/or environmental manipulations at the school, home, and/or community with periodic reevaluations.

• Evaluates transcripts; participates, as requested, in planning, implementation and follow-up phases of proficiency testing.

• Participates in Child Study Process, Individual Education Plan (IEP), and student related PLC process as required.

Advocacy:

• Makes referrals to public or private agencies with appropriate follow-up.
• Serves as a liaison between school, family, and community resources.
• Serves as a source of information regarding community resources.

Consultation and Collaboration:

• Participates in case conferences involving cooperation with other pupil personnel workers, school personnel, and community agencies.
• Acts as a consultant to resolve problems concerning issuance of credits.
• Work with students on an individual basis in seeking solutions to personal problems related to such areas as home and family relations, health, and emotional adjustment.

Program Planning, Implementation and Evaluation:

• Participates in the development of policies and regulations that affect instruction and conditions of success.
• Works cooperatively with the Health Education Teachers to carry out the Academy's sex education program.
• Provides in-service training for staff in guidance programs and in student conflict resolution and self-awareness programs.
• Develops and implements the academic and/or behavior intervention plan of identified students on caseload with the information collected based on the individual needs of the child and family.
• Assumes other responsibilities assigned by the School Leader.

Accountability:

• Conforms to the National Association of Social Work (NASW), Code of Ethics, and Standards for School Social Work practice.
• Completes, as required by EDGAR, a Personnel Activity Report or Semi-Annual Certification with supporting Activity Log.
• Assumes responsibility for the orderliness of the learning environment and the appropriate and safe use of instructional facilities and equipment.
• Maintains and administers the student records system according to the Academy, state, and federal regulations and protects the system's confidentiality.
• Organizes time, resources, energy, and workload in order to meet responsibilities.
• Participates in appropriate professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills.

Job Goal: To promote understanding of the emotional and social development of children and the influences of family, community, and cultural differences on student success along with the implementation of effective intervention strategies.

Essential Skills and Competencies: While we will consider a broad range of backgrounds, the ideal candidate would have the following qualifications/experience:

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma.
• Demonstrated competence in all areas of focus.
• Exemplary work habits verified by reference check.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Social work case reporting and writing experience.
• Ability to counsel students, parents, and staff, individually and in groups.
• Knowledge and skills of the IEP process.
• Knowledge and skills working with students from all backgrounds.
• Excellent verbal and written expression using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Choice Schools offers a full comprehensive benefits plan, including health care, a competitive 401(K) plan, professional development, and much more. View our full list of benefits here -

Work Location: 14356 Genoa Ct, Plymouth, MI 48170

Please contact recruiting@choiceschools.com with any questions.

Working for Choice Schools Associates

Ivywood Classical Academy is part of the Choice Schools Community. As a comprehensive education service provider, Choice Schools offers a student-centered approach to tailored school operations support. Much like a superintendent's office, Choice Schools provides invaluable assistance in various crucial areas, including instruction, professional development, curriculum, human resources, finance, compliance, communications, and enrollment. By being a part of the Choice Schools Classical Model, Ivywood Classical Academy is a vibrant community of learning, comprised of multiple other outstanding classical schools within the state. The Classical Model will provide you with the support and collaboration of a large district while serving at a tight-knit community school in your area.

Choice Schools Associates is an equal opportunity employer. Choice Schools Associates does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic background. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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