Behavior Interventionist (Immediate Opening)

KIPP New Orleans Schools • New Orleans, LA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Behavior Interventionist is a school-based teammate who helps create calm, predictable classrooms so students can learn, and families and teachers feel supported. The role provides targeted small-group and 1:1 coaching, de-escalation, and restorative re-entry in close partnership with the Dean of Culture, teachers, counselors, and student support teams. Success looks like fewer repeat incidents, more instructional time for supported students, timely and accurate documentation, and clear follow-through on plans. The Behavior Interventionist implements established routines and intervention plans, manages an in-school support space when assigned, and promptly escalates safety issues to school leaders.

Requirements

• High School Degree or Equivalent
• At least 2 years of PreK-12 experience with a track record of success working with children/adolescents in schools or youth services.
• Skilled in relationship-building, de-escalation, and culturally responsive, trauma-informed practice.
• Demonstrated proficiency in all Google and MS Office Suite applications, with expertise in Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Outlook
• A personal affinity to our mission and vision , as well as demonstrated commitment to our 5 core beliefs - Relentlessness, Elevation, Achievement, Community, and Hope.
• Successful completion of State and Federal Criminal Background Check: All offers are considered pending until the successful completion of a professional reference check, including your most recent supervisor, as well as a state/federal background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with MTSS/RTI, restorative practices, or behavior intervention programs.
• CPI or equivalent crisis-prevention certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Vietnamese).

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted Tier 2–3 supports (check-in/check-out, small-group/1:1 coaching, behavior skill-building).
• Implement, monitor, and document Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs); contribute observations for FBAs.
• Facilitate restorative conversations/circles; coordinate re-entry plans after removals/suspensions.
• Manage an in-school support room when assigned; keep students engaged in academic work.
• Model high-expectation, warm-strict routines in hallways, transitions, arrival/dismissal, and lunch.
• Teach and reinforce schoolwide expectations; support classroom routines at teacher request.
• Promote attendance and on-time transitions through positive incentives and family partnership.
• Apply trained de-escalation strategies and restorative approaches to defuse situations before they escalate.
• Implement crisis-prevention protocols, including safe physical intervention techniques when required and only if properly trained (e.g., CPI or equivalent).
• Collaborate with school leaders, counselors, and security staff (if applicable) to assess and manage safety risks.
• Support re-entry planning for students following crisis incidents to promote long-term success.
• Track interventions, incidents, and progress in DeansList (and related systems); analyze trends with the Dean of Culture.
• Support IDEA/504 alignment by implementing accommodations and logging services as directed.
• Communicate regularly with families; participate in MTSS meetings and share student updates.
• Partner with teachers, counselors, SPED teams, and leaders to align supports with academic goals.
• Attend and apply training in restorative practices, trauma-informed care, and crisis prevention.

Benefits

• Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience, and we routinely engage in compensation analysis for all roles across the organization to ensure that we remain competitive in the market
• 403(b) retirement plan – KNOS matches 100% of employee contribution up to the first 5% of salary and any bonuses. Vested immediately in 403(b)
• KNOS employees are eligible for health and wellbeing benefits starting the first day of the month following their Date of Hire
• Comprehensive, customizable health coverage, including disability, life insurance, hospital indemnity, FSAs for health and dependent care, and free dental and vision for employees
• KNOS employees are provided ~30 paid holidays, as well as additional paid time off
• Opportunities for on-going professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees