Behavior Specialist

Job Description

KIPP Endeavor Academy

The

● 90% of students who are removed from class complete a reflection

● 80% average walkthrough score on the Wellness Lab Rubric

● Additional performance and/or development goals set with the Dean of Students

The

● Escort the first three students removed from class each class period within 2 minutes of the removal being entered;

● Ensure that all students removed from class are in a safe, non-disruptive environment monitored by an adult within 5 minutes of the student being removed;

● Create and maintain a calm, positive environment in the Wellness Lab;

● Execute a system of reflection for students who are removed from class;

● Execute a tracking system for students who are removed from class;

● Maintain student Liveschool accounts by deleting demerits leading up to a removal;

● Attend a weekly 03 with the Dean of Students.

Secondary responsibilities,

● Use verbal skills to help students de-escalate when they are disrupting the school learning environment;

● Monitor assigned breakfast, hallway, lunch, dismissal, and other transition positions;

● Execute effective CPI conversations with students;

● Work with grade-level teams to identify effective intervention strategies for students;

● Model appropriate use of the school’s merit/demerit and other behavioral systems;

● Model detention expectations and systems for the school staff;

● Model appropriate behaviors, emotions, and communication skills, e.g., anger management, conflict resolution, and problem solving;

● Receive and respond to Liveschool updates via text and/or email;

● Collaborate with the school counseling and SPED teams for removals with students who receive SPED and/or University Health services;

● Build relationships with identified students and families receiving Tier 2 behavioral supports;

● Build and maintain community partnerships to support students with Tier 2 behavioral supports;

● Serve as an active member of the School Behavior Team.

Qualifications

● BS/BA (required) Masters (preferred) in psychology or sociology or related studies.● Strong active listening (i.e. seeks to understand the needs and motivations of students) and motivational coaching skills;● Excellent verbal and written communication skills;● Demonstrates knowledge of and respect for the cultures of the community served;● Demonstrates a growth mindset w ith the ability to inquire and be open to feedback;● Ability to work independently with minimal supervision;● An excellent team player;● Relentless drive to follow up and stay connected with students in order to help them succeed;● Outstanding project management skills, with an ability to manage multiple tasks and projectssimultaneously and meet agreed upon deadlines in a fast-paced environment;● Proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with stakeholders across functional andorganizational lines;● Demonstrates a high proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Drive, and has previousexperience utilizing a database, i.e. Salesforce, Microsoft Excel3 and a Student Information System.

Additional Information

Salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. Additionally, KIPP KC offers a comprehensive benefits package including health coverage and retirement.