26-27 High School Behavior Assistant

Victory College Prep School Academy•Indianapolis, IN

124d•Onsite

About The Position

Victory College Prep is home to a diverse, inclusive faculty and staff team that blends genuine passion and proven experience to better enrich the lives of the underserved children entrusted to our teaching and care. The VCP High School emphasizes a student-centered philosophy supported by rigorous advisory programming and the region's most ambitious student internship program. We promote a collaborative culture and commit to coaching and skills development in order to support our team members’ ongoing professional growth, regardless of years of experience or time in the classroom.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Substitute teaching license or higher equivalence (or willing to obtain within 30 days of being hired)
Strong understanding of restorative practices; ability to lead mediations (student-student; student-teacher; teacher-family; family-family)
Ability and willingness to work collaboratively; maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships
Eagerness and ability to receive and implement feedback from manager and peers
Ability to prioritize punctuality and attendance
Current resume (e-mail address included)

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of No-Nonsense Nurturer and/or 4-Step Model for student behavior management helpful, but not required

Responsibilities

Proactively build meaningful, positive relationships with students
Work with teachers and school leaders to address student emotional and mental well being and needs
Uses restorative practices to contribute to positive school culture
In crisis situations, de-escalate and create a short-term plan to address immediate needs, dangers or threats
Effectively follow and use student behavior management systems; manage student behavior paperwork and trackers
Work collaboratively by maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships
Communicate frequently and effectively with student families; promptly return phone calls and answer emails

Benefits

Starting salary is $42,000 with an average 2% pay raise or more per year (for licensed applicants)
Competitive healthcare options
Employer contributions to retirement plans (match up to 5%, immediately vested)
Extra earning potential for leading professional development, clubs, and sports teams
Opportunity for performance and incentive bonus
Eligibility for Federal student loan forgiveness for teachers
Verizon cell phone plan
YMCA health club membership discount
Cultural stipend for area attractions (Indianapolis Zoo, The Children’s Museum, Newfields, etc.)
Big box retail stipend
Gym/Wellness stipend
On-site daycare for staff