25-26 Behavior Specialist

About KIPP New Jersey

KIPP New Jersey is part of the nationally recognized “Knowledge Is Power Program” network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students for success in college and in life. In 2002, KIPP New Jersey first opened its doors in Newark’s South Ward as a single class of 80 fifth graders and has since grown to educate students in grades K-12 across 17 schools in Newark and Camden. More than 90% of KIPP New Jersey students currently qualify for free or reduced meals.

Here’s what you need to know:

We’re looking for behavior specialists for the current school year! Our schools are searching for 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 on two teams (Special Education Team and Culture Team), and their responsibilities are different.

Behavior Specialist on the 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 individualized education plans.
• Assist in education demonstrations, if necessary.
• Respond to, de-escalate, and intervene in student conflicts and altercations
• Be a good TEAMmate – work closely with other school staff to reinforce expectations for all students.

Behavior Specialist on the Culture Team:

• Support with school-wide systems, including arrival, dismissal, lunch, and activity block/detention.
• Uphold excellent culture in the hallways, particularly during transitions.
• Support deans in responding to culture team requests from teachers.
• Respond to, de-escalate, and intervene in student conflicts and altercations.
• Supervise student consequences and restorative spaces, after-school reflection, and ISS.
• Maintain appropriate records and tracking of student behavior in DeansList.
• Assist the Dean/Assistant Dean of Students in the organization and implementation of school-wide initiatives and events.
• Research, recommend, develop, and implement new initiatives that strengthen student success.
• Provide orientation for new students and make them familiar with behavioral norms.
• Motivate students to participate in various social and cultural activities run by the school.

Must Haves

• Have a minimum of 48 semester hours from an accreditedinstitution.
• ABS training.
• Experience working with kids who need 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
• 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.

Compensation & Benefits

KIPP NJ offers competitive salaries to newly hired Behavior Specialists. Salaries are set based on a scale with a  range of $37,440-$65,940 based on experience. In addition to a competitive salary, KIPP NJ offers a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, the following:

• Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision
• Participation in the New Jersey State Pension Plan
• Optional participation in the KIPP NJ 403b retirement plan, including matching contributions
• Generous Time-Off including 3.5-4 school vacation weeks (depending on the year), allocated sick and personal days, and an extended summer break
• Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave for primary caregivers
• Extensive optional ancillary benefits including, short term and long term disability and accident and hospital indemnity
• A school-issued laptop

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, citizen status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our organization will make a reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the organization. No questions on this application are asked for any unlawful purpose.

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