Interventionist

The Role
The Behavioral Interventionist provides targeted behavioral and engagement support for Graduation Candidates who face barriers to consistent academic participation. This role supports Graduation Candidates in developing the routines, self-management strategies, and consistent participation that make academic progress possible. The Behavioral Interventionist works alongside academy instructional and support staff, using student attendance, engagement, and performance data to identify needs and adjust support.

This is a temporary, part-time position funded by the Title I grant for the 2026-27 academic year, September 2026 through June 2027, onsite at Santa Rosa Acceleration Academy. Continuation of this position beyond June 2027 is contingent on Title I grant funding.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide targeted behavioral and engagement intervention for Graduation Candidates experiencing barriers to consistent academic participation.
• Support Graduation Candidates in developing routines, self-management strategies, and behaviors that promote successful participation in the academy program.
• Collaborate with academy staff to identify Graduation Candidates needing additional behavioral or engagement support and develop appropriate intervention strategies.
• Provide individual and small-group support focused on re-engagement, attendance, persistence, and positive school participation.
• Use student attendance, engagement, and performance data to identify needs and adjust intervention support.
• Monitor and communicate student progress toward course completion with the Graduation Candidate support team.
• Document intervention activities and student progress to support Title I program monitoring and continuous improvement.
• Participate in data meetings, professional development, and academy events as scheduled.

Desired Attributes

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience providing behavioral support, mentoring, or intervention with adolescents or young adults
• Experience working in non-traditional or at-risk youth settings preferred
• Familiarity with behavior intervention strategies, restorative practices, or trauma-informed approaches
• Ability to interpret student data and adjust support accordingly
• Ability to build trusting relationships with students and remain calm and consistent in challenging situations
• Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills
• Comfort with educational technology tools and platforms

Why Join the Team
At Acceleration Academies, you will be part of a team focused on helping Graduation Candidates reach one of the most important milestones in their lives. You will play a direct role in driving outcomes, supporting academy teams, and ensuring Graduation Candidates stay on track toward graduation, all alongside a team committed to doing the work the right way.

We Value Our Team's Well-Being

We prioritize the well-being of our team members and their families through a comprehensive and thoughtful benefits offering, along with a supportive and caring environment where people feel valued and set up for success:

Compensation: up to $20 an hour

Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with up to a 4% company match

Physical & Work Environment

• Regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands
• Occasionally lift up to 20 pounds
• Work in a collaborative classroom or office setting and may involve exposure to outdoor weather during events
• Occasional travel between nearby academy sites may be required to support student needs or operational coverage

Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact and shaping the future of education, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in redefining what’s possible for students everywhere.

Third-Party Agency & Recruiter Notice for Acceleration Academies
Agencies presenting candidates must have an active, nonexpired Master Services Agreement and be formally engaged by an Acceleration Academies Recruiter. Resumes submitted outside these terms will be considered the property of Acceleration Academies.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Acceleration Academies is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All roles at Acceleration Academies include core responsibilities that are fundamental to student success and overall academy operations. Applicants should carefully review the job description to ensure they can meet these requirements. Essential duties typically include:

• Consistent, reliable attendance during scheduled work hours

• On-site presence (for roles designated as in-person/onsite)

• Management of assigned workload and productivity expectations

• Ability to perform job functions in an open, student-centered workspace

If you believe you may need a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the role, Acceleration Academies will engage in an interactive process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Please note that accommodations cannot remove essential job functions or fundamentally alter the nature of the role.