Student Behavior Interventionist

Yinghua Academy•Minneapolis, MN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Supports the behavioral needs of students and maintains a positive, safe, and nurturing learning environment that empowers and motivates students to contribute to their own and the school’s success following Yinghua Academy’s mission, core values, and principles.

Requirements

High School diploma required
Experience working with children required, preferably in a K-8 school environment
Adept at technology and software (iPad, PC, Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications)
Ability to maintain confidentiality as outlined in data privacy laws
Leadership and management skills
Strong communication skills orally and in writing
Organized and attention to detail
Ability to work autonomously and multi-task
Problem solving, planning, and execution skills
Reliability; willingness to go above and beyond when necessary to reach goals
Must meet all employment requirements including, but not limited to, criminal background checks and reference checks.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in related fields preferred
Bi-lingual in Mandarin Chinese and English preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Works closely with the Student Behavior and Family Liaison and staff in General and Special Education to promote a positive school climate that sets and supports high expectations for all student behavior.
Assists teachers in positive behavior management using the Responsive Classroom approach.
Responds to student behavioral issues and other student emergencies; coordinates appropriate solutions for behavioral infractions.
Supervises and manages students, including arrival/dismissal, passing times, lunch/recess, assemblies, and special events.
Supports transportation staff in enforcing bus behavior policies to ensure student transportation safety.
Works with students during group meeting times on age-appropriate behavioral related topics.
Performs additional duties related to student behavior management as assigned.
Brings issues promptly to the attention of the direct supervisor (Student Behavior and Family Liaison) and the administration.
Responds to inquiries in a timely manner.
Reads all school communication and actively participates in team and all staff meetings.
Maintains accurate records and proper documentation.
Maintains working knowledge of behavior related school policies and protocols in the Student and Family Handbook.
Attends all required safety and health training.
Abides by all school policies, procedures, and protocols.
Upholds professional and ethical standards in all interactions, maintaining confidentiality and respect in all matters, including student-related information and sensitive organizational topics.
Models and encourages all behavior outlined by the Board-approved Professional Conduct Policy.
Maintains confidentiality in all areas related to students.
Demonstrates reliability and good judgment.
Participates in required training and ongoing relevant professional development.
Commitment to Yinghua Academy’s mission, values, and guiding principles.
Maintains a professional image and a positive attitude.
Completes responsibilities in a timely and accurate manner.
Meets set objectives and goals and requires minimal supervision.
Takes pride in work and is committed to quality.