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Behavior Specialist
full timeLos Angeles, CA
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AT A GLANCE
School SupportFull TimeFull-Time Immediate
Who We Are KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 20 tuition-free, open-enrollment charter public schools, within 17 Local Education Agencies (LEA), educating more than 10,000 students and supporting 8,300 alumni to and through college and beyond. Our
About the role
Who We Are
KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 20 tuition-free, open-enrollment charter public schools, within 17 Local Education Agencies (LEA), educating more than 10,000 students and supporting 8,300 alumni to and through college and beyond. Our award winning schools are part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network, dedicated to meeting the needs of all learners and providing the social, emotional and academic support for success in high school, college, and life.
Mission
Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and create a more just world.
What We Do
At KIPP SoCal we build trusting relationships that are strengthened by high expectations and collaboration alongside laughter and joy. We set ambitious goals and hold each other accountable for students achieving their greatest potential. We work together with each other and in partnership with families and communities in the active pursuit of a more equitable world. We do the right thing, even when it's not always comfortable standing up and speaking out against anti-blackness, racism, oppression, and injustice. We persevere through obstacles and treat failure as an opportunity to learn and grow.
Responsibilities
- The Behavior Specialist provides consultation, coaching, one-to-one and group presentations, and classroom support, instructional and behavioral strategies for general education teachers, special education teachers, site personnel, and others providing instructional services to elementary and middle school students in a general education and special education setting
- Conduct comprehensive Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA), writes legally defensible effective behavioral analysis reports, and develops Behavior Support Plans (BSP) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)
- Develop consultation relationships with school special and general education service providers. Trains, directs, and monitors behavior interventions of teachers and classified KIPP SoCal team members assigned to work with students with behavioral challenges
- Provide interventions and trains KIPP SoCal team members and administrators in behavioral interventions for special education students
- Analyze behavior from a functional perspective and develops daily positive interventions
- Participate as part of a multidisciplinary team and supports all school sites and activities as directed
- Collaborate with a variety of service providers and agencies, as needed and as directed by School Psychology Program Manager
- Research interventions, treatment techniques, and assessment tool resources and methods
- Conduct positive behavior support presentations, training and professional development as needed
- Participate in meetings, including Individual Educational Plans (IEPs), 504 meetings, and Student Study Teams
- Assist the School Leaders, Program Managers or assigned teacher of behaviorally-based programs for individuals with special needs
- Train staff and monitors data and data collection, lesson development, and implementation of Behavior Support Plans (BSP) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)
- Communicate with parents regarding behavior needs of students as needed under the direction or instruction of School Psychology Program Manager
- Perform related duties as required.
Requirements
- Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Two (2) years successful experience working with behavioral services
- The capability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Working towards a certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
- A valid California Teaching Credential authorizing K-12 service in core subject area, or Specialist Credential or Pupil Personnel Services Credential (highly preferred)
- Experience working with students with emotional disturbance
- Experience working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Experience working with students with mental health issues and needs.
Benefits
- Very competitive and transparent compensation package inclusive of a generous benefits package (follow link and refer to slides 8/9 for salary scale. This role is in Group SS3). Salary is based on years of experience at KIPP SoCal only so all team members will come in at Year 1 at $90,000 on the salary scale linked above.
- 100% of healthcare premium costs covered by employer, dependents added at 50% of cost
- Employer paid KIPP SoCal life insurance
- 401(k) plan with up to 6% match by KIPP SoCal
- Voluntary Benefits (Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, Pet Insurance, etc.)
- Generous time off program includes 22 holidays and sick leave
- Other great benefits (Flexible spending account, EAP, tuition reimbursement for dependents, etc.)
- 401(k)
- Tuition assistance
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