About Job

Job Purpose
Under the direction of the Principal, the Behavior Interventionist will work directly with teachers, staff, and students on programs, including Character Formation Project, Child Study Team (CST), and Special Education, and related activities; providing support, coaching, and guidance to teachers and staff; implementing and maintaining student support services and teacher development within established guidelines and standards; developing goals and strategic plans; and providing supervision.

Essential Responsibilities and Competencies

Provides and monitors program work to meet the individual needs of EAGLE scholars.
Assists in the CST process for student referrals and intervention supports related to behavioral needs.
Collaborates with the principal in leading and implementing the Character Formation Project and behavioral systems and structures school wide.
Works with teachers and staff to provide supports for scholars with behavioral needs.
Manages office referrals and assists in-school and out-of-school suspension processes.
Creates and facilitates social groups/clubs to address the social and behavioral needs of student’s school wide.
Develops and implements a continuous process that engages scholars in appropriate meaningful discussions, feedback, and expectations appropriate for the student during the intervention process.
Develops and implements creative solutions to maximize a safe learning environment which targets student skills deficits and focuses on alternative behavioral strategies.
Maintains and supports federal, state and district rules, regulations and policies at all times.
Develops, understands, and utilizes a repertoire of de-escalation skills and conflict resolution skills to assist scholars in regaining instructional control; trains and supports teachers and staff in these skills.
Utilizes appropriate communication skills in the corrective teaching/feedback to help scholars identify negative and/or coercive behaviors and help them replace them with pro-social skills.
Understands, develops, and implements behavioral plans utilizing data and supports teachers and staff in implementing the plans.
Understands and supports in the development of functional behavioral assessments.
Integrates supports and helps develop the positive motivational components through developing and implementing a positive reinforcement schedule.
Models and coaches the principles of behavior techniques to teachers and staff.
Models professional and ethical standards when interacting with scholars, parents, peers, and community members.
Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with scholars, parents, peers, and community members.
Communicates frequently with parents through phone calls, emails, in-person conversations, and conferences.
Communicates frequently with teachers about student progress.
Develops and implements a system of recognition and rewards for student achievement.
Manages student behavior using positive character development with a loving emphasis.
Participates in Individualized Education Program, program development, consults with, and acts as a resource to, teachers and staff recommending strategies and classroom modifications.
Manages and implements student attendance policy and practices and the Court Unified Truancy Suppression (CUTS) Program.
Perform other duties as requested or required

Competencies
Serving Leader

Integrity, credibility, and passionate commitment to EAGLE’s mission of academic greatness and positive character development in a safe and supportive learning environment
Provides vigilant supervision for the physical safety and well-being of scholars while on campus and off-campus for school functions

Collaborative Relationships

Builds rapport with scholars, parents, families, and staff
Continually improves professional skills by seeking out constructive feedback and professional development opportunities

Resource Management

Maintains accurate and complete records, including but not limited to: attendance, behavior, student achievement data, grades, progress reports, parent communication, etc.

Forming Character

Applies behavioral management techniques and appropriate scholar corrections and disciplinary actions
Assumes responsibility for scholar success by holding all scholars accountable to school-wide behavioral expectations
Recognizes, celebrates and rewards scholar achievement and character development

Academic Excellence

Establishes a positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment where all scholars are invested in their academic excellence and character growth and can fulfill their potential
Sets measurable, ambitious, and attainable goals for the year

Qualifications

Strong instructional and classroom management skills
Bachelor’s degree or higher required
Specialty or highly qualified credential desired
At least 1-3 years of teaching experience, urban experience a plus
Exceptional MS Excel Skills and strong skills in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Proven track record of student achievement results

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.