Behavior Specialist- Student Support Advocate

Company Description

About KIPP Miami 

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. Founded in 2018, KIPP Miami operates three nonprofit charter schools in Greater Miami’s Urban Core communities. Currently, KIPP Miami educates students in grades K-4 at KIPP Royalty Academy and middle school students in grades 5-8 at KIPP Courage Academy. 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 a behavior interventionist  for the current school year! Our  middle school is seeking awe-inspiring behavior interventionists to guide our students as they climb the mountain to college and beyond. Our behavior interventionists are dynamic leaders both in and outside of their classroom. They love students, working with families and the community they serve. They believe in the power of equity and restorative approaches.

Here’s what you’ll be doing: 

We have behavior interventionists that work directly with the Student Experience Team (Student Culture & Mental Health). The responsibilities are listed below.

Supporting Mental Health & MTSS Teams

• Work collaboratively with teachers, mental health professionals and other members of the MTSS team to provide assistance with individualized programmed materials - specifically with students who need additional behavior support. (Tier 2 and 3 students)

• Support the implementation of specialized & individualized behavioral interventions for students with most challenging behaviors. Students in the general education program, MTSS and ESE programs 

• Maintain appropriate records and daily/weekly tracking sheets. 

• Respond to, de-escalate, and intervene in student conflicts and altercations for students as needed 

• Be a good TEAMmate – work closely with other school staff to reinforce expectations for all students

Supporting School Culture Team

• Assist the Assistant Principal of Culture/Dean of Students in the organization and implementation of school-wide initiative

• 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.

• Provide orientation for new students and make them familiar with behavioral norms

• Respond to, de-escalate and intervene in student conflicts as needed 

• Research, recommend, develop, and implement new initiatives that strengthen student behavioral success

• Encourage socially appropriate behavior to garner recognition of embody school values as needed to participate in PBIS programs and other social activities 

• Supervise student consequences and support student development in behavior support spaces including (ISS room, Culture Club room and community removal spaces)

Qualifications

Must Haves 

• A minimum of 48 semester hours from an accredited institution. 

• 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

• The ability to work as an effective member of a team to address the needs of children.

• The ability to communicate effectively with scholars, staff and parents.

• The ability to build positive relationships with scholars, staff, and parents.

Additional Information

KIPP New Jersey | KIPP Miami is an equal opportunity employer