Behavior Interventionist Elementary at Phalen Leadership Academies

Kansas City, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Classroom Management, De-escalation Tactics, Behavior Support, Collaboration, Positive Coping Strategies, Modeling Strategies, Teaching Strategies, Communication, Problem Solving, Crisis Intervention, Relationship Building, Behavioral Interventions, IEP Support, Cultural Competence, Adaptability, Empathy

Industry

Primary and Secondary Education

Description

The Opportunity: PLA Behavior Interventionists work with our scholars, teachers, and parents to reduce the number of classroom exclusions and suspensions by building strong and positive relationships with our scholars and providing scholars with positive coping strategies. The Details: Key Deliverables: Respond to classroom disruptions Provide consistent responses to scholars by modeling and teaching calming strategies Practice de-escalation tactics with the goal of reintegrating scholars back into class quickly Proactively provide scholar tools needed to support alternative behaviors Reinforce PLA’s PBI system/process Provide behavior supports as determined by IEPs Work in collaboration with Climate and Culture Specialists, teachers, and school leaders to support overall campus culture goals Experience and Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree preferred Computer knowledgeable Experience working with children and ideally behavior issues a plus The Network: PLA is a transformative education nonprofit that is changing communities across the country by providing a depth of resources not found in the traditional education model. In addition to serving as one of the country’s best turnaround school operators and successfully launching charter school start-ups, PLA also provides our school communities with a successful, research-based summer learning program (Summer Advantage), a successful Reading and Math Intervention program (Reading and Math Advantage), and a workforce development program (Skilled US) that provides expanded opportunities for our high school graduates, along with the family members of our current staff and students. This menu of programs and services is unique to our network, sets us apart from other organizations, and provides expanded opportunities for our staff through career advancement opportunities and expanded income opportunities. The Campus: Hogan Preparatory Academy, managed by PLA, is located in the heart of Kansas City. Founded in 1942, our school was originally called Bishop Hogan, named after John Joseph Hogan, the first Bishop of the Diocese of Kansas City, Missouri. Bishop Hogan operated as a private Catholic school until 1999 when we became a public charter school. We currently serve 1k scholars, PK through 12th grade. In addition to rigorous academics, we pride ourselves in offering art, music, foreign language and competitive youth sports, and a commitment to excellence in all that we do. Compensation and benefits: PLA Behavior Interventionists receive a base salary that is competitively aligned with the market. In addition to a base salary, Behavior Interventionists receive: Competitive Compensation Benefits – Healthcare, vision, and dental insurance Professional development opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and being a part of professional communities within the school Incentive and bonus opportunities PLA is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Please read carefully. Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is an equal opportunity employer. PLA does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service. By completing this application you understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for PLA to hire me. If hired, I understand that either PLA or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of PLA has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary. You attest by applying to this position that you have given PLA true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize PLA to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.

Responsibilities

Behavior Interventionists respond to classroom disruptions and provide consistent responses by modeling and teaching calming strategies. They work collaboratively to support overall campus culture goals and reinforce the Positive Behavioral Interventions system.