Charter Schools USA·Lafayette, Louisiana
The Grant Intervention Specialist creates a flexible classroom environment to support student learning and personal growth while enforcing school discipline policies. This role involves investigating disciplinary issues, counseling students, and collaborating with staff to maintain a safe and effective educational atmosphere.
Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in over 150 schools in four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA's mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education to students equipping them with real world readiness, prepared for college or career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA is closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™.
Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life ™. If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. We deliver on our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™ through an education model that gives every student the opportunity for success. As a Grant Intervention Specialist, you will create a flexible program and classroom environment favorable to student learning and personal growth. This role will also be responsible to provide the necessary support to students to ensure they meet their maximum potential, while assisting the Principal in providing a school atmosphere in which learning is of prime importance by implementing CSUSA policies designed to maintain a superior educational environment.
How You Will Impact Education
Plans and implements a program of instruction that adheres to the company's philosophy, goals and objectives as outlined in the adopted courses of study.
Makes purposeful and appropriate lesson plans which provide for effective teaching strategies and maximizes time on task.
Presents subject matter to students to maximize learning opportunity and provides real-world, application based examples and learning opportunities.
Strives to maximize the educational achievement of each student.
Assesses student strengths and weaknesses on a frequent basis, provides appropriate activities to address student needs and generates progress reports as required.
Refers students with suspected learning problems to appropriate support personnel.
Assigns lessons, corrects student work product and reviews oral presentations.
Prepares students for state required achievement assessments.
Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory and is willing to share this knowledge for the continual improvement of the school's curriculum.
Assists in the on-going curriculum revision process, including the revision of written courses of study.
Becomes acquainted with supplemental services beneficial to students as an extension of regular classroom activities.
Discipline
Lead discipline enforcement throughout the school.
Investigate problems of disciplinary nature, document information and report findings and decisions to appropriate individuals.
Report on investigations of offenses committed by students
Investigate referrals where student or school property is stolen or reported missing.
Work closely with the school guidance counselor, principal and local law enforcement agencies and make referrals as appropriate.
Recommend appropriate sanctions including detentions, campus service, suspensions and referrals to the Principal for appropriate action.
Make periodic tours of campus to ensure that school and school board policies are being enforced.
Conduct periodic classroom visits.
Assist with the enforcement of school/state attendance policies.
Counsel students and parents where behavioral problems are involved.
Assist with the supervision of organized student gatherings and see that all equipment is operative
Coordinate school bus supervision before and after school.
Coordinate the student lunchroom and work duty assignments.
Assist with the supervision of students detained after school hours for disciplinary reasons
Provide information to the principal regarding teachers' effectiveness in classroom management and pupil control.
Ensure school code of conduct is enforced consistently.
Participate in school-based leadership opportunities (i.e.: team meeting, lead teacher meeting, ec).
Convene scheduled meetings with Guidance Counselors and Principal to discuss individual cases and the well-being of the student body.
Required Qualifications and Skills
Time Management -- Prioritizing, Organizing, Scheduling.
Computer Basics -- Windows (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Communication -- Oral (including presentations), Written, Interpersonal (active listening), Negotiating and Influencing.
Ability to communicate effectively with parents, teachers, students and community.
Ability to demonstrate flexible and creative management of disciplinary issues.
Capacity to be a team player.
Ability to provide a supportive role to the principal.
Ability to analyze, prioritize and complete work with little supervision within agreed timeline.
Capacity to demonstrate respect to all stakeholders.
Capacity to develop effective reporting mechanisms.
Job Requirements
Bachelor's degree (BA) from an accredited college or university or equivalent.
Successful results of criminal and employment background check.
Possession of valid teaching certification (if appropriate).
Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of technology as related to specific job functions.
Such alternatives to the above requirements as CSUSA may find appropriate and acceptable.
May perform other duties assigned.
While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter:
Usual schools working conditions.
May be noisy during high student traffic
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Agility and ability to quickly move in a school environment where children are present.
Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.
Job is exempt from the minimum wage and overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and possess a valid teaching certification if applicable. Successful completion of criminal and employment background checks is mandatory.
Market context
In Louisiana, Grant Intervention Specialist roles tend to draw candidates with education, intervention, and student-support experience, especially when schools are focused on using grant-funded services to improve outcomes. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for a bachelor’s degree, a valid teaching certification if applicable, and clear background-check eligibility. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly confirm fit, then prepare examples of grant-supported interventions and student progress you have helped document.