Behavioral Support Team Member

Wissahickon Charter School•Philadelphia, PA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Wissahickon Charter School is seeking Behavioral Support Team (BST) members. Behavioral Support Team members use a variety of strategies to improve specific behaviors and support students to greater independence and emotional stability. BST staff must be willing to work with students from K-8 with a variety of different needs. Candidates should have experience supporting students in classrooms and should also possess good track record of attendance and punctuality.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
Experience working with K-8 students; in an urban school-setting preferred
Experience working with students receiving special education services
All applicable clearances required by law
Ability to think and work flexibly
Knowledge of and ability to apply relevant current special education methodologies and techniques
Outstanding behavioral management skills, including the ability to motivate a student
A strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement
Ability to problem-solve
Demonstrated professionalism and responsibility, and a strong work ethic
A positive, high-energy attitude and a drive for personal excellence
Receptiveness to feedback, positive attitude, and a desire to continuously improve
Belief in Wissahickon Charter Schools' mission, and the belief that all children can learn and succeed

Nice To Haves

Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred

Responsibilities

Manage and support student's behavior across all environments of the school, including inclusion classes, transitions and recess.
Provide one-on-one instruction and interventions in behavior/social skills.
Maintain documentation including daily notes for primary students
Solve problems on the spot
Have ideas for changing behaviors in the long run
Maintain sensitive, confidential information
Work collaboratively with the education teams
Participate in relevant professional development