Middle School Behavior Interventionist

  • Full-time
  • Start Date: Next year opening
  • Department: School-based Support

Company Description

KIPP Nashville is a network of high-performing public schools that has been committed to creating joyful, academically excellent schools in Nashville since 2005. KIPP Nashville is part of the acclaimed KIPP Network, which educates 100,000+ students nation-wide and supports students to college graduation through our KIPP Through College program.
 
KIPP Nashville currently operates 3 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school. 94% of our 2020 alumni graduated high school with acceptance to college and are projected to complete college at a rate 3x that of their peers. 86% of our students identify as Black or Latinx and 16% are identified as diverse learners. We are excited to continue our growth to ensure all students in Nashville have access to an excellent education.
 
Our mission is that, together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence they need to pursue the paths they choose - college, career, and beyond - so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. If you share this belief, if you have a proven willingness to do what it takes for students to achieve, if you thrive in an environment that is both collaborative and entrepreneurial, then you are already a KIPPster.

Job Description

The Behavior Interventionist will lead supports for students with special needs to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth. The Behavior Interventionist will provide critical guidance to Lead Teachers to ensure that all staff are complying with and meeting the needs of students with special needs.

Proactive Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with the Dean of Students to establish a positive, structured, and achievement-oriented school culture.

  • Assist in the implementation of positive school investment systems.

  • Work closely with the student support team to design behavior intervention plans.

  • Support teachers in building relationships with students and parents.

  • Model core values at all times.

 Reactive Responsibilities:

  • Facilitate the implementation of specific behavioral intervention plans.

  • Assist teachers, students, and parents in the creation and implementation of support plans for struggling students.

  • Reinforce the effective use of the school-wide behavior plan, including the school’s merit and demerit system.

  • Monitor behavioral pull-outs and resets during the school day.

  • Support the implementation and oversight of after school detentions.

Qualifications

  • Strong belief in KIPP Nashville’s mission, vision, and values.

  • Great communication skills with diverse constituents; clear writer, capable facilitator and public speaker.

  • Above average personal organization skills to keep on top of deadlines and measures of accountability.

  • Team player: demonstrates maturity, growth mindset, strong work ethic, follow-through and flexibility.

  • Willingness to offer and respond positively to feedback; Commitment to daily personal and professional growth.

  • Experience teaching or leading children

  • Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred 

Additional Information

Salary is competitive, commensurate with experience, and includes benefits. 

Apply directly online. Please contact Kristen Kendall, Manager of Talent Recruitment, at [email protected] with questions.

KIPP Nashville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual preference, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or veteran status.

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