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Behavior Manager at Green Tree School
1196 E Washington Ln Philadelphia, PA 19138
Green Tree School & Services (GTSS) is seeking a qualified Behavior Manager to work at our School. The Behavior Manager will assist in the implementation of the instructional and behavioral management programs with students who exhibit a variety of learning and behavioral problems. This is a full-time position.
What we offer :
Compensation : $35,000 - $39,000 per year, depending on education and experience.
Schedule : 35 to 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Hours are 8 : 15 AM to 3 : 45 PM on Monday, Thursday, and Friday, and 8 : 00 AM to 4 : 30 PM on Tuesday and Wednesday. No nights or weekends.
Paid Time Off (PTO) : Generous PTO and paid holidays.
Flexible Schedule : Adaptable work schedule aligned with the school division calendar.
Tuition Reimbursement : Financial support for continuing education.
Health & Wellness Benefits : Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, along with Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
Retirement Plan : 401(k) with company contributions.
Job Responsibilities :
Support and perform job duties in accordance with the established mission and values of Green Tree School and Services including student's achievements model, the school-wide Positive Behavioral Support expectation.
Provide direct, face-to-face therapeutic intervention and support to a child or group of children to assist in the child's development of positive, social, emotional, and behavioral skills.
Ensures a safe environment, including the implementation of proper procedures, notification of appropriate
parties for incidents requiring notification, and ongoing evaluation of the milieu for environmental safety factors.
Provides crisis support intervention services when needed.
Develop strengths and capacities of students as well as address challenging behaviors.
Aid in implementing alternative activities to redirect challenging behaviors in crisis and routine events ensuring the school safety always.
Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and adhere to ethical expectations as required.
Complete, update and maintain incident reports, restraint documentation, behavioral referrals, and other documentation as required.
Assist teachers and staff with planning and implementing appropriate behavioral goals and objectives as
stated on the individualized behavior management plans for students.
Assist with working with an individual student or group of students in the classroom or in a separate setting removed the classroom
Assist in determining the readiness of and facilitate a student's return to his / her regular class. Assist in supervising students during arrival, dismissal, recess, lunch, and off-campus activities.
Demonstrate knowledge of and practice intervention strategies in managing the behavior of students in emotionally stressful and crisis situations.
Support, de-escalate, and at times restrain highly emotional children
Ability to collect and maintain behavioral data i.e. charting, graphing, activities logs, etc. Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications :
At least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong communication skills for effectively engaging with students, parents, and staff.
Collaborative mindset and ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team.
Passion for Special Education, demonstrated by patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to help students with special needs succeed.
Experience working with children with special needs or autism through volunteer work, employment, or other relevant experiences.
Preferred / Nice to have :
Experience working with children with special needs or autism through volunteer work, employment, or other relevant experiences.
New Story and its affiliated schools are proud to be equal opportunity employers, celebrating diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and drug-free environment for both our employees and the students we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
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