Behavior Interventionist Elementary and High School (Immediate & 26-27 SY)

KIPP Capital Region is a part of a national network of high-performing public Charter Schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond.

Located in both Albany and Troy, NY, KIPP Capital Region serves 2,500 students in grades K-12 across seven schools.

We believe every individual walks through the doors of schools bearing gifts.

Talent.

Perspective.

Drive.

Inspiration.

So at KIPP Capital Region, we support every student and educator to see those gifts, and then build the skills and confidence they need to thrive.

We are committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all of our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students, together.

Position Overview

The Behavior Interventionist is responsible for leading the support for students to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.

Duties/Responsibilities


* Coordinates, provides, and supervises behavioral activities for students.


* Provide critical guidance to Teachers to ensure that all staff comply with and meet students' needs, especially those with special needs.


* Responsible for managing and reducing risk within the classroom with the support of the Lead teacher and seeking assistance when needed to resolve the matter.


* Work closely with the Dean of Scholars/Students to establish a positive, structured, and achievement-oriented school culture.


* Assist in partnership with the Director of Student Support Services to ensure students with IEPs, 504s, and behavior plans have the support necessary to succeed.


* Support implementing positive school investment systems that provide consistent rewards and consequences for student behavior.


* Help students adjust, learn, socialize, and report to teachers about possible behavioral issues.


* Collaborate with the Student Support team, Teachers, Parents, and Students to create and implement support plans for struggling students.


* Facilitate the implementation of specific behavioral intervention plans.


* Reinforce the effective use of the school-wide behavior plan, including the school's merit and demerit system.


* Monitor behavioral pull-outs and resets during the school day.


* Support the implementation and oversight of after-school detentions.


* Coordinates assignments and activities with classroom teachers of students who received behavioral referrals; provides tutorial assistance as needed and monitors students' classwork while in ISS or the classroom.


* Assists students in examining misbehavior and developing strategies to prevent recurrences.


* Works with other school personnel to assist students in developing techniques to control and express emotions constructively, encourage positive student...