About the position
KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 23 tuition-free, open-enrollment charter public schools, within 20 Local Education Agencies (LEA), educating more than 10,000 students and supporting 6,800 alumni to and through college and beyond. KIPP SoCal believes that the purpose of education is for liberation, which means developing and inspiring the limitless potential in each and all of our KIPPsters. We build trusting relationships strengthened by high expectations and collaboration, alongside laughter and joy. We set ambitious goals and hold each other accountable for students achieving their greatest potential. Our Mental Health & Support Services Department works closely with the Special Education Department and consists of over 40 School Counselors, 14 School Psychologists, 5 Behavior Interventionists, and Mental Health Managers. The Behavior Services Manager oversees the Behavior Team, which consists of 7 Behavior Specialists, and acts as a behavioral expert and representative of the department.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the Behavior Team consisting of 7 Behavior Specialists.
- Act as a behavioral expert and representative of the department.
- Provide leadership and advocacy for behavior services.
- Support the mission of KIPP SoCal by providing a holistic approach to learning.
- Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to ensure effective communication and implementation of behavior strategies.
Requirements
- BCBA License, required
- Bachelor's degree, required
- Master's degree in Behavioral Sciences, ABA or related field, required
- Minimum 3 years of management experience of school-based team members, required
- PPSC (Pupil Personnel Services Credential) or Teaching Credential, preferred
- Minimum 8 years post-Master's degree
- Bilingual in Spanish, preferred
Nice-to-haves
- Knowledge & commitment to anti-racism and diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Cultural awareness and agility, and ability to foster trust, communication, and culture change
- Demonstrated success working with students/families from educationally under-resourced areas
- Experience managing and developing school behavior professionals
- Experience leading/advising complex and/or cross-functional projects and teams
Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Salary range: $79,200 to $118,800 per year
- 100% of healthcare premium costs covered by employer, dependents added at 50% of cost
- KIPP SoCal life insurance
- 401(k) plan with up to 6% match by KIPP SoCal
- Voluntary Benefits (Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.)
- Flexible spending account
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
