Behavioral Intervention Specialist

Who We Are:

At Harlem Children’s Zone, our mission is to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty and unlock new possibilities for our children, families, and communities. Promise Academy, our top-performing K-12 charter schools within HCZ’s cradle-to-career pathway, delivers exceptional education alongside holistic support – empowering young minds, inspiring potential, and creating lasting change. By joining, you become part of a transformative movement dedicated to shaping brighter futures and driving extraordinary outcomes for those we serve.

We’re seeking a Behavioral Intervention Specialist who shares our goal: to get all our scholars to and through college!

Who You Are:

The Behavior Intervention Specialist designs and implements strategies to help students manage and improve challenging behaviors for scholars in grades K-12. This involves assessing needs, creating individualized behavior plans, and providing support in various settings. They collaborate with families, teachers, and other professionals to ensure consistent and effective intervention.

What You’ll Do:

• Conduct scholar observations and functional behavior assessments to understand the root causes of behaviors.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other stakeholders in developing targeted behavior strategies and interventions.
• Create individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) based on assessment findings.
• Implement behavior support strategies and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), often through one-on-one or small group sessions with teachers, and provide coaching to others on how to effectively implement these strategies and plans. 
• Maintain a digital database of all Behavior Intervention records, forms, observations, agreements, and other relevant documents.
• Conduct observations of classrooms and school environments to ensure behavior strategies and practices are being implemented with fidelity.
• Support and coach teachers as it relates to behavior supports implementation at the classroom level (Tier 1 and Tier 2 supports).
• Support the Deans, Operations Directors, and Counselors in the creation and implementation of both Tier 1 and Tier 2 Interventions.
• Meet regularly with school leadership to ensure implementation and review changes in data. Provide support that is culturally responsive and respectful of trauma responses to ensure all supports and interventions are individualized and effective.
• Provide support to families through meetings, workshops, and individualized training.
• Participate in scholar case conferences and retention conferences.
• Train and support paraprofessionals.
• Report to SEL/PBS Manager.

Schedule

• Monday - Friday
  

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

Must be accessible for emergencies that require support after work hours and on the weekends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Demonstrated experience in special education, behavioral specialist, student counseling, or a student-related area
• Knowledge of student development and student learning theories
• Strong understanding of applied behavior analysis (ABA) principles and evidence-based interventions
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Master's degree preferred

Benefits

As a member of the HCZ team, you will join a supportive, inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families, and staff thrive. We offer highly competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth.

Our exceptional benefits include:

• Performance-based bonuses
• No-cost health insurance
• Up to $30,000 student loan forgiveness
• Paid time off 
• Employee referral bonus 
• Career advancement
• Life Insurance
• Short-and long-term disability
• Wellness discounts
• Commuter benefits
• Financial wellness perks

The salary range for this position is $65,000-$85,000 per year. Salaries are determined based on years of relevant experience, certification, and education level.

Harlem Children’s Zone is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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