Summary
Description
Student Behavior Interventionist (Grades 5-8)
Status: Non-Exempt, Full-Time
Calendar: Academic Year
Overall Objectives
Supports behavioral needs of students and maintains a positive, safe, and nurturing learning environment that empowers and motivates students to contribute to their own and the school’s success following Yinghua Academy’s mission, core values, and principles.
Principal Roles & Responsibilities
Behavior Management
- Works closely with the Student Behavior and Family Liaison and staff in General and Special
Education to promote a positive school climate that sets and supports high expectations for all student behavior.
- Assists teachers in positive behavior management using the Responsive Classroom approach.
- Responds to student behavioral issues and other student emergencies; coordinates appropriate solutions for behavioral infractions.
- Supervises and manages students, including arrival/dismissal, passing times, lunch/recess, assemblies, and special events.
- Supports transportation staff in enforcing bus behavior policies to ensure student transportation safety.
- Works with students during “Discovery” periods or other group meeting times on age-appropriate behavioral related topics.
- Performs additional duties related to student behavior management as assigned.
Communication
- Brings issues promptly to the attention of the direct supervisor (Student Behavior and Family
Liaison) and the administration.
- Responds to inquiries in a timely manner.
- Reads all school communication and actively participates in team and all staff meetings.
Program Compliance
- Maintains accurate records and proper documentation.
- Maintains working knowledge of behavior related school policies and protocols in the Student and Family Handbook.
- Attends all required safety and health training.
- Abides by all school policies, procedures, and protocols.
Professional Conduct
- Models and encourages all behavior outlined by the Board-approved Professional Conduct Policy.
- Maintains a professional image.
- Carries out responsibilities in a timely and accurate manner.
- Meets set objectives and goals and requires minimal supervision.
- Demonstrates a commitment to the organization.
- Takes pride in work and is committed to quality.
- Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines.
Recommended Qualifications
Education and Experience
- High School diploma required; Bachelor’s degree in related fields preferred
- Experience working with children required, preferably in a K-8 school environment
- Adept at technology and software (iPad, PC, Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications)
Competencies
- Ability to maintain confidentiality as outlined in data privacy laws
- Leadership and management skills
- Strong communication skills orally and in writing
- Organized and attention to detail
- Ability to work autonomously and multi-task
- Problem solving, planning, and execution skills
- Reliability; willingness to go above and beyond when necessary to reach goals
Employment Requirements
Must meet all employment requirements including, but not limited to, criminal background checks and reference checks.
Salary & Benefits
Competitive, performance-based increases; generous benefits package
Start Date
ASAP
To apply
Send Cover Letter, Resume, and Application for Employment to HR@yinghuaacademy.org
Yinghua Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer