Behavioral Intervention Specialist

Persistence Prep, a new K-8 charter school in Buffalo, invites passionate and committed educators to apply to the position of Behavior Intervention Specialist. Persistence Prep is founded on the belief that all scholars, regardless of race, disability, home language, SES status, or zip code can learn and achieve at high levels when held to the highest expectations. It is our mission to ensure that all scholars are firmly on the path to succeed within a four-year college and create positive change within their communities. The school opened in the fall of 2018 with Kindergarten and First Grade (two classes at each grade level). Persistence Prep will add a grade level each year until we are a fully enrolled K-8 charter school. We are looking for high capacity, energetic, detail oriented, and dedicated individuals to join our Team. Job Description Persistence Prep seeks a highly qualified Behavior Intervention Specialist with knowledge and skills necessary to assist individuals, groups and systems through the application of positive behavior supports. The Behavior Specialist helps coordinate Functional Assessments of Behavior and Behavior Intervention Plan that address scholars' behaviors and provide a means to help the scholars become more academically successful. The Behavior Intervention Specialist also provides classroom and school‑wide behavior management strategies. The Behavior Intervention Specialist is responsible for building strong and positive relationships with scholars and families, using data to tailor their instruction, and actively engaging in collaboration with their colleagues. Job Expectations Uphold the mission and vision of the schools every second of every day Execute school‑wide systems and structures that maximize scholar learning Reinforce a disciplined culture of high academic and behavioral expectations Collaborate with the Scholar Support Team to design, coordinate, implement and evaluate a comprehensive behavior support program Implement activities to help scholars meet academic and social goals Manage family relationships for scholars on your caseload who receive counseling services and respond to family concerns promptly Provide crisis intervention and behavior management to build scholars' ability to meet our school's high expectations. Partner with other school leaders and staff members to design and coordinate family engagement and family education activities, including but not limited to workshops to educate families, staff, or scholars on specific issues, potlucks, family nights, and/or other community‑building events Share responsibility for grade‑level and school‑wide priorities Attend and participate in events outside of normal school hours (i.e. families nights, scholar performances, conferences, and family orientations) Actively participate in professional development sessions Complete all duties and tasks as assigned Qualifications Unwaveringly high expectations for all scholars, with the belief that every child should have access to a college education. Commitment to upholding and executing Persistence Prep's mission and educational vision Expert knowledge of function‑based intervention planning for developing behavior change strategies that focuses on reducing problem behavior and increasing more appropriate behavior. Expert knowledge of techniques needed to successfully complete effective Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), function‑based interventions, and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP). Exceptional knowledge in the use of assessment and assessment data to inform instruction and prescribe work plans for individual scholars. Maturity, humility, strong work ethic, self‑motivation, and "roll‑up‑my‑sleeves" attitude. Demonstrated ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively with diverse audiences including scholars, staff members, families, and community members. Solutions‑focused style that encourages teamwork and collaboration to support the development of Ability to collaborate effectively with classroom teachers. Ability to stay organized and effective despite a highly variable daily schedule. Commitment to a results‑driven approach, with a strong ability to analyze data and use it to inform decisions. Proven track record of supporting scholars to achieving high levels of growth (academic and behavioral). Experience working in urban schools at the elementary level is highly independent. Bachelor's Degree required; Master's or advanced degree preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr