Behavioral Support Team Member

Wissahickon Charter School • Philadelphia, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Wissahickon Charter School is seeking Behavioral Support Team members to use a variety of strategies to improve specific behaviors and support students’ independence and emotional stability. The role works with students in grades K–8 with a variety of needs, including students receiving special education services. Candidates should have experience supporting students in classrooms and a strong record of attendance and punctuality.

This hourly position pays $20 per hour and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. when school is in session. It includes fully employer-paid medical, vision, and dental benefits for the individual employee.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Experience working with K–8 students; experience in an urban school setting is 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.
• Strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement.
• Ability to problem-solve.
• Demonstrated professionalism and responsibility, and a strong work ethic.
• Positive, high-energy attitude and a drive for personal excellence.
• Receptiveness to feedback, a positive attitude, and a desire to continuously improve.
• Belief in Wissahickon Charter Schools’ mission and in the ability of all children to learn and succeed.
• Good track record of attendance and punctuality.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in an urban school setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support student behavior across school environments, including inclusion classes, transitions, and recess.
• Provide one-on-one instruction and interventions in behavior and social skills.
• Maintain documentation, including daily notes for primary students.
• Solve problems in the moment and develop ideas for changing behaviors over the long term.
• Maintain sensitive, confidential information.
• Work collaboratively with education teams.
• Participate in relevant professional development.

Benefits

• Fully employer-paid medical benefits for the individual employee.
• Fully employer-paid vision benefits for the individual employee.
• Fully employer-paid dental benefits for the individual employee.

What This Job Offers

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