Behavior Specialist

2 weeks ago


Miami, United States KIPP Miami Full time
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About KIPP Miami

Founded in 2018 with 168 elementary students, more than 1,100 students from Greater Miami are educated and inspired today in KIPP Miami classrooms. KIPP Miami is part of the KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) national nonprofit network of college-preparatory, public charter schools educating elementary, middle and high school students. KIPP has a 25-year track record of preparing students for success in college and life. KIPP Miami educates students in grades K-4 at KIPP Royalty Academy and 5-8 middle school students at KIPP Courage Academy. 

KIPP Miami is proud to partner with Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Miami Dade College, Girls Inc., Black Men Build, the Urban League’s We Rise Liberty City Initiative, the Miami Marlins Foundation, and Bridge to Hope to bring additional education options to our community. To learn more, visit www.kippmiami.org

Job Description

KIPP Miami is looking for candidates with a track record of developing future leaders. You are passionate about education and understand the importance of strong leadership in generating student achievement. You are committed to doing whatever it takes to help our students succeed. 

Here’s what you need to know: 

We’re looking for behavior specialists for the current school year Our elementary and middle school are seeking awe-inspiring behavior specialists to guide our students as they climb the mountain to college and beyond. Our behavior specialists are dynamic leaders both in and outside of their classroom. They love students, working with families and the community they serve. 

Here’s what you’ll be doing: 

We have behavior specialists that work directly with two teams, Special Education Team and School-wide Culture. The responsibilities are listed below. 

Supporting Special Education Team

  • Provide assistance with individualized programmed materials - specifically with students who need additional behavior support. 
  • Maintain appropriate records and daily/weekly tracking sheets. 
  • Assist with progress monitoring for students with challenging behaviors and who have individualized education plans. 
  • Assist in education demonstrations, if necessary. 
  • Respond to, de-escalate, and intervene in student conflicts and altercations for students assigned on caseload. 
  • Be a good TEAMmate – work closely with other school staff to reinforce expectations for all students. 
  • Support Culture Team with students with the most challenging behaviors.

Supporting School Culture Team

  • Provide & implement specialized & individualized behavioral interventions for students with most challenging behaviors, with or without an IEP.
  • Support classroom teachers & school-based staff in implementing individualized behavioral interventions and strategies with the intent of eventually scaffolding support away from the student to promote independence throughout the school day. 
  • Support & collaborate with the Regional Social Workers & School-based counselors in writing and implementing SE-BIPs for students assigned on their caseload.
  • Respond to, de-escalate and intervene in student conflicts when it is connected to a student who is on their caseload. 
  • Maintain appropriate records and tracking of student behavior in SE-BIPs for students assigned on their caseload. 
  • Research, recommend, develop, and implement new initiatives that strengthen student behavioral success. 
  • Motivate assigned students on caseload to participate in various social and cultural activities run by the school.
Qualifications

Must Haves 

  • Have a minimum of 48 semester hours from an accredited institution. 
  • ABA training. 
  • CPI Training 
  • Experience working with kids who need extensive/individualized behavior support. 
  • Hold high expectations for each student. 
  • Exhibit positive rapport with students. 
  • HS Diploma or Equivalent. 
  • Physical Demands: Ability to intervene in physical altercations. 
  • Key Mindsets and Skills aligned to KIPP Miami Vision and Mission 
  • Have the ability to work as an effective member of a team to address the needs of children.
  • Have the ability to communicate effectively with scholars, staff and parents. 
  • Have the ability to build positive relationships with scholars, staff, and parents.


Additional Information

KIPP Miami offers a full comprehensive benefits plan, including health care, competitive 403(B) plan.

KIPP New Jersey | KIPP Miami is an equal opportunity employer


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