Behavior Interventionist

KIPP is a national network of free, open‐enrollment, college‐preparatory public schools in under‐resourced communities throughout the United States. There are currently 281 locally‐run KIPP regions in more than 25 states and Washington, DC; nationally, KIPP serves approximately 120,000 students. More than 80 percent of KIPP students come from low‐income households, and more than 95 percent are African American or Hispanic/Latino.  Through high expectations for students and staff, world‐class teachers and principals, more time in school, autonomy over budget and curriculum, and a focus on results, KIPP schools prepare traditionally underserved students for success in college and in life. KIPP schools have been widely recognized for their success in doing so, and today, nearly 85% of KIPP alumni nationally have matriculated to college. 

All KIPP schools share a core set of operating principles, known as the Five Pillars, that KIPP believes help to lay the foundation for students to perform at the highest academic levels: High Expectations, Choice & Commitment, More Time, Power to Lead, and a Focus on Results.

KIPP Minnesota Overview

Who we are: KIPP Minnesota Schools is a network of high-performing college-preparatory public charter schools. Next year, we will serve over 300 students in grades K-8 (primary and middle) in north Minneapolis. KIPP Minnesota Schools is a fast-growing, entrepreneurial organization with significant growth plans in the coming years.

What we do: We do whatever it takes to help our students develop knowledge, skills, and strong character. We work relentlessly so that every one of our students has the opportunity to attend college and has access to the life of choice and opportunity that college provides. The KIPP Minnesota Regional Team supports our schools, school leaders, and staff through organizational and academic alignment, business management, strategic planning, and back office functions.

How we do it: There are no shortcuts to success. Outstanding educators, rigorous lessons, more time in school, and a strong school culture support our students as they climb the mountain to college. We work as a team, use data, and constantly reflect to improve our practice. We believe all of our KIPPsters can make it to and through college, and we stay with them every step of the way.

Why it matters: Approximately 1 in 10 students in our communities earn a college degree. We believe this is unjust and unacceptable and, most importantly, can be changed. Nationwide, over 85% of KIPP middle school alums matriculate to college.

POSITION OVERVIEW

 The Behavior Interventionist Lead is responsible for helping staff establish a safe, positive, and respectful school culture in which students are supported and are recognized for excellence. The school’s Behavior Interventionist Lead will work in a highly visible leadership capacity to maintain a supportive, productive, and enriching school culture. The Behavior Interventionist Lead will play an instrumental role in establishing and reinforcing high expectations for an actively engaging learning environment. The Behavior Interventionist Lead will maintain consistent and constructive communication with teachers, administrators, students, and student families in an effort to ensure that school culture norms are effectively defined and reinforced. The Behavior Interventionist Lead

will support teachers in their development of creating a culture of learning and an environment of respect and rapport.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working with teams to support teachers in the development of classroom management skills

• Responsible for coordinating and supporting student attendance, behavior, and crisis-intervention plans to achieve site identified goals

• Serving as a behavior and engagement coach for teachers

• Facilitating faculty and staff professional development related to school culture, restorative practices, student engagement, consistent implementation of PBIS, and social-emotional support for students

• Using knowledge of students and families and their diverse needs to ensure equitable healthy and effective responses to student needs

• Supporting faculty and parents in creating intervention plans and individual behavioral contracts and helping to monitor student progress with those plans

• Assisting with the coordination of MTSS, STAT meetings, as well as grade level or department student, themed meetings

• Coordinating student recognition and other accolades

• Providing continuous and ongoing structures and supports that empowers students to grow and ensure their needs are met

• Liaising with families

• Educating students, staff, and families regarding the handbook guidelines, and holding all constituents accountable for adhering to the handbook

• Acting as an active member of the school's building leadership team

• Seeking to study, review, and share related research materials and documents to increase understanding around the classroom environment

• Setting measurable goals for the upcoming academic year and plan ways to make them a part of school culture

• Proactively construct a positive student culture and mitigate disciplinary infractions before they occur

• Analyzing data for needs, and evaluating the issues around student engagement, classroom management, classroom procedures, and other identified areas

DESIRED EXPERIENCE 

Required 

• High School Diploma/GED plus two year degree or higher, 60 credits toward a degree, or the passing of the ParaPro Assessment 

• Minimum of 3-5 years successful elementary classroom teaching experience in which the teaching of “at risk” and/or “behaviorally challenged” students was an important responsibility for the position.  

• Expert knowledge of function-based intervention planning for developing behavior change strategies that focuses on reducing problem behavior and increasing more appropriate behavior.  

• Expert knowledge of techniques needed to successfully complete effective Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), function –based interventions, and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).  

• Exceptional knowledge in the use of assessment and assessment data to inform instruction and prescribe work plans for individual students.  

• Expert knowledge in research based instructional strategies and ability to implement them effectively  Exceptional knowledge in the use of technology to support instruction  

• Demonstrate ability to plan and evaluate strategies for improving instruction  

• Ascribes to the philosophy that all children can succeed and demonstrates the commitment to do what is necessary to make this a reality  

• Knowledge of research related to positive behavioral interventions and supports at all three tiers: universal, secondary and tertiary.  

• Experience planning and conducting professional development / training.  

• Demonstrated leadership and project organizational skills (planning, implementing, evaluation).  

• Ability to work collaboratively with various groups and gain consensus related to project implementation and other problem solving.  

• Experience in data-based decision making.  

• Ability to document student behavior and escalate based on Student code of conduct.

• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.  

• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills with individuals, teams, and groups (teachers, parents, administrators and support staff)

• CPI Certified within 6 months of hire

• CPR/First Aid Certification

Highly Preferred 

• Experience working in historically educationally underserved communities and communities of color 

COMPENSATION

Salary: $33,660+ 

*Commensurate based on experience.

How to Apply 

We are committed to hiring a diverse, multicultural leadership team and encourage applications from traditionally under-represented backgrounds. Please apply online here. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

KIPP:MN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: KIPP:MN is committed to equal employment opportunity for all candidates and employees, providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on our business needs, job requirements and required qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by ​​protected by federal, state or local laws. KIPP:MN will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on these characteristics.”

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