THRIVE Student Support/Behavior Interventionist

Job Description

Job Description

Position Type: Student Support/Behavior Interventionist
Start Date: January 2026
District: Manson NW Webster CSD
Location: THRIVE Academy

Join Our Team at THRIVE Academy!

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of students? Do you thrive in a supportive, collaborative environment where every day brings purpose and impact? If so, THRIVE Academy is the place for you.

As part of the Manson Northwest Webster Community School District, THRIVE Academy serves 28 partner districts as a unique, Trauma-Informed, Therapeutic school for students in grades K–12. Our mission is simple but powerful: to help students build Healthy Habits, Resilience, and Confidence through individualized, inclusive practices that meet their social, emotional, mental health, and academic needs.

Here, you won't just be doing a job-you'll be part of a team that believes deeply in students' potential and works together to create a safe, welcoming, and growth-focused environment.

Position Summary

We are currently seeking a Full-Time Student Support Staff member to join our dedicated team. This role is at the heart of our mission-helping students through moments of challenge, guiding them with empathy, and supporting their growth through restorative approaches.

At THRIVE Academy, you'll never be alone in the work. Small class sizes (no more than 10 students per classroom) and a dedicated para in each room ensure that every staff member can focus on building strong connections and meaningful change.

What You'll Do

• Build positive, trusting relationships with students.
• Support students during times of need or crisis with calm, restorative guidance.
• Encourage and reinforce positive behaviors and routines.
• Help students develop self-regulation, conflict resolution, and coping strategies.
• Provide small-group and individual social-emotional skill-building.
• Mediate, de-escalate, and assist in creating safe and supportive spaces for learning.
• Partner with teachers and staff to design and implement effective support and intervention plans.
• Model trauma-informed, therapeutic practices to foster student success.

What We're Looking For

• Heart and patience-a genuine passion for helping students succeed.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• An understanding of trauma-informed care and therapeutic approaches.
• Flexibility, resilience, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Experience or knowledge in de-escalation, conflict resolution, and social-emotional learning practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, or Human Services OR
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with students with behavioral or social-emotional needs.

Why THRIVE?

• A supportive team culture where staff lift each other up.
• Small class sizes (max 10 students) with dedicated para support.
• Meaningful impact-help students build the skills they need for life.
• Ongoing professional growth in trauma-informed, therapeutic practices.
• A workplace that values relationships, empathy, and resilience as much as academics.

At THRIVE Academy, your work matters every single day. Join us in creating a place where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to succeed-not just in school, but in life.

Apply today and be part of something extraordinary at THRIVE Academy!