Behavioral Support Team Member

Wissahickon Charter School • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

Wissahickon Charter School is seeking Behavioral Support Team (BST) members to help students improve specific behaviors and develop greater independence and emotional stability. BST members work with K–8 students with a variety of needs and support them across school environments, including inclusion classes, transitions, and recess. Candidates should have experience supporting students in classrooms and a strong record of attendance and punctuality.

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

Wissahickon Charter School operates two K–8 campuses in Philadelphia. Its mission is to provide a community of learning that stimulates and builds children's intellectual, social, and character development. The school emphasizes environmental learning, service learning, and parents as partners in children's learning. Wissahickon Charter School is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse staff.

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 drive for personal excellence.
• Receptiveness to feedback, positive attitude, and desire to continuously improve.
• Belief in Wissahickon Charter Schools' mission and the belief that all children can learn and succeed.
• Good record of attendance and punctuality.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Manage and support students' behavior across all 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 on the spot 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED