26-27 Behavior Specialist

KIPP • Camden, NJ

2d • $37,440 - $65,940 • Onsite

About The Position

KIPP New Jersey is seeking Behavior Specialists for the current school year to support students in their academic and personal development. Behavior Specialists are dynamic leaders who work with students, families, and the school community. Roles are on either the Special Education Team or the Culture Team, with responsibilities varying by team.

Special Education Team Behavior Specialists provide behavior support to students, assist with individualized programmed materials and IEP progress monitoring, maintain records and tracking sheets, and assist with education demonstrations when needed. They also respond to and de-escalate student conflicts and work closely with school staff to reinforce expectations.

Culture Team Behavior Specialists support school-wide systems and transitions, uphold school culture, assist deans in responding to teacher requests, and respond to and de-escalate student conflicts. They supervise student consequences and restorative spaces, maintain student behavior records in DeansList, help organize and implement school-wide initiatives and events, develop initiatives that strengthen student success, orient new students to behavioral norms, and encourage student participation in school activities.

Requirements

• At least 48 semester hours from an accredited institution.
• ABS training.
• Experience working with children who need behavior support.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to intervene in physical altercations.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member to address children's needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with scholars, staff, and parents.
• Ability to build positive relationships with scholars, staff, and parents.
• Hold high expectations for each student.
• Exhibit positive rapport with students.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with individualized programmed materials, particularly for students needing additional behavior support.
• Maintain appropriate records and daily or weekly tracking sheets.
• Assist with progress monitoring for individualized education plans.
• Assist in education demonstrations when necessary.
• Respond to, de-escalate, and intervene in student conflicts and altercations.
• Work closely with other school staff to reinforce expectations for all students.
• Support school-wide systems, including arrival, dismissal, lunch, and activity block or detention.
• Uphold excellent culture in hallways, particularly during transitions.
• Support deans responding to culture team requests from teachers.
• Supervise student consequences and restorative spaces, after-school reflection, and in-school suspension.
• Maintain appropriate records and track student behavior in DeansList.
• Assist the Dean or Assistant Dean of Students with organizing and implementing school-wide initiatives and events.
• Research, recommend, develop, and implement initiatives that strengthen student success.
• Orient new students and familiarize them with behavioral norms.
• Motivate students to participate in social and cultural activities run by the school.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Participation in the New Jersey State Pension Plan.
• Optional participation in the KIPP NJ 403b retirement plan, including matching contributions.
• Time off including 3.5–4 school vacation weeks, allocated sick and personal days, and an extended summer break.
• Up to 12 weeks of 100% parental leave for primary caregivers.
• Optional short-term and long-term disability, accident, and hospital indemnity benefits.
• School-issued laptop.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED