In-School Behavior Intervention Specialist Maya Angelou Pcs Sy 23 - 24

Description

The Organization

Since it began operating in 1997, the See Forever Foundation's mission has been to create learning communities in lower-income urban areas where all students, particularly those who have not succeeded in traditional schools, can succeed academically and socially. The Foundation operates the Maya Angelou Public Charter Schools in DC, as well as the Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings’ secure facility for committed youth in Laurel, MD. Our students develop the academic, social, and employment skills they need to build rewarding lives and promote positive change.

If you are interested in learning more about See Forever, please visit our website at www.seeforever.org.

The Touchstone

At the Maya Angelou Schools, the key to our success is rooted in building trusting, respectful, and nurturing relationships with each other. We strive to create safe spaces for all to be able to reach their limitless potential. We are at our best when we work together to ensure the unique needs of our community are met. We empower each other to grow successfully so we can see forever! This is how we live the Maya Way, even when no one is watching.

Position Overview

This position is under the umbrella of the school culture and climate department. The primary responsibility of this position is to facilitate behavior orientation classes for students who has made irresponsible decisions and need to learn from their mistakes. The position also requires one to complete and manage all administrative documentation and submissions of accurate information into the appropriate data systems in a timely manner. Additionally, this position also provides support in managing, coaching and mentoring students to make responsible decisions in school as well as in the community.

Requirements

Responsibilities

Specific Responsibilities Will Include, But Not Be Limited To

• Creating and maintaining files of student incident reports
• Facilitate and oversee peer mediation to resolve student conflicts
• Interven and circumvent, when necessary, verbal and physical altercations between students
• Support the monitoring of Live School in collaboration with the Assistant Principal of Culture
• Document and communicate disciplinary issues to parents and families when necessary
• Work with teachers and school leaders to Issue appropriate, minor consequences based on our code of conduct, including responding to and documenting discipline referrals from classroom teachers
• Serving as in-school suspension coordinator
• Facilitate Decision-Making for Success and Habits of Success classes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Required), Master's Degree (Preferred)
• Experience managing discipline outside of the classroom
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Google Documents and email
• Three (3) or more years of experience working in behavior management and student accountability
• Three (3) or more years of specific experience as Dean, Behavior Specialist, or Intervention Specialist working with school culture and student behaviors in an educational setting
• Experience in a socio-emotional learning environment

Salary And Benefits

Our salaries are comparable to those of other public schools in the District of Columbia area. In addition, See Forever offers a robust benefits plan, including health care coverage, HSA/FSA and dependent care accounts, voluntary dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability options, commuter benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan, student loan refinancing options, and the opportunity to positively impact students with a broad range of experiences and backgrounds.

See Forever is an equal opportunity employer. We believe a diverse staff is a better, more effective staff.