Prevention and Intervention Specialist

This position is for the 2026-2027 school year.

Job Summary: The Prevention and Intervention Specialist assists building level and District administration with implementing substance abuse education, behavior management, violence prevention and intervention, and suicide awareness and prevention programs for the District. Specialists work with building administration to plan and oversee the in-school intervention program, work with administration and teaching staff to address student behavior management, participate with the student support team, and communicate support for the SMART alternative education program for suspended and/or expelled students.

New Hire Starting Hourly rate: Grade 11: $30.75- $34.50 DOE 
Internal Transfer Hourly Rate: Determined by the ESSA Negotiated Agreement
Work hours: 7.5 hours per day
Work year: 9 months
Retirement: State of Alaska PERS
Bargaining Unit: Education Support Staff Association (ESSA)

Job Qualifications/Requirements (please review job description for qualifications and duties of the position):

1. Must hold and maintain, or be eligible for, certification as a qualified Chemical Dependency Counselor Technician with the State of Alaska. If the certification is not held at the time of hire, the certification application must be submitted to the state within the first four (4) months of hire. 
2. Associate's Degree in a social science related field OR at least 48 hours of college credit toward the attainment of an associate's degree in a social science related field. 
3. Two (2) years of experience working with children in an education or related setting.
4. Knowledge of current alcohol, tobacco, drugs, unauthorized substances, and other risky behavior trends involving children and adolescents.
5. Demonstrated ability to facilitate groups on ATOD education, risky behaviors, social skills, and anger management. 
6. Demonstrated knowledge of multi-tiered Systems of Support for Restorative Practices.



This position offers an excellent benefit package including:

• Accrued sick and personal leave
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and audio
• Retirement (PERS)

If there are ways we can support you in becoming a district employee, please email [email protected].