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    Middle School Behavior Support Specialist - Nashville, United States - Kipp

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    Company Description

    Location: Role is split between two schools (East Nashville & North Nashville)

    Salary Range: BA Scale $55,000-$90,000 / MA+ Scale $60,000-$98,000

    About KIPP Nashville Public Schools

    KIPP Nashville Public Schools is a network of high-performing, free, open enrollment K-12 schools that has been committed to positively affecting student outcomes in Nashville since 2005. KIPP Nashville is part of the acclaimed KIPP Network, which educates 100,000+ students nationwide and supports students from Pre-Kindergarten through college, career and beyond. Through the KIPP Forward program, our team helps students identify their career of highest aspiration and develop the skills and confidence to chase their dreams. KIPP Nashville currently operates 3 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools and we are excited to open our doors to more schools in 2024 and 2025 in response to strong community demand.

    The mission of KIPP Nashville is to together with families and communities create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence they need to pursue the paths they choose - college, career and beyond - so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. Our core values are: GROWTH, TEAM, and SHINE If you share in this belief and values, if you have a proven willingness to do what it takes for students to be their best, if you thrive in an environment that is both collaborative and entrepreneurial, then you are already a KIPPster.

    Job Description

    Position Overview:
    The Behavior Support Specialist will lead support for students with special needs to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth. The Behavior Support Specialist will provide critical guidance to Lead Teachers to ensure that all staff are complying with and meeting the needs of students with special needs.

    Responsibilities of the Behavior Support Specialist will include, but are not limited to:

    Proactive Responsibilities:
    • Work closely with the Assistant Principal of Culture and Assistant Principal of Student Support Services to establish a positive, structured, and achievement-oriented school culture.
    • Assist in the implementation of positive school investment systems.
    • Work closely with the student support team to conduct functional behavior assessments (FBA) and design behavior intervention plans (BIP).
    • Support teachers in building relationships with students and parents.
    • Model core values at all times.
    • Lead walkthroughs regularly to provide feedback and coaching.
    • Facilitate in-services/workshops for staff and parents regarding behavior systems.
    • Coach and model effective use of Dean's List and the behavior system.
    • Provide additional coaching and support to teachers as needed.
    • Coach related service providers (which could include but is not limited to transportation staff, related arts teachers, occupational therapist, teachers, etc..)
    • Collect and analyze student behavior data to share trends with stakeholders
    Reactive Responsibilities:
    • Facilitate and monitor the implementation of specific behavioral intervention plans.
    • Assist teachers, students, and parents in the creation and implementation of support plans for struggling students.
    • Reinforce the effective use of the school-wide behavior plan, including the school's merit and demerit system.
    • Monitor behavioral pull-outs and resets during the school day.
    • Support the implementation and oversight of after school detentions.
    • Monitor the hallways.
    • Support and diffuse excessively disruptive or aggressive behavior during which time the employee may need to restrain, hold, lift, or apply physical management techniques and crisis intervention techniques (employee will receive all necessary training for proper implementation)
    • Respond to any issues on the bus, as delegated.
    Qualifications

    Desired Experience and Qualifications:
    • Board Certified Behavior Analyst
    • Registered Behavior Technician
    • Crisis Prevention Intervention Certification
    • Experience teaching or servicing children
    • Associates degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred
    Desired Characteristics
    • Unwavering commitment to KIPP Nashville's mission, students, families, and community
    • Firm belief in affirming the identity of students, families and staff
    • Passionate and committed to being a leader for racial justice and equity, and teaching in a school committed to anti-racism
    • Eagerness to collaborate and problem-solve with a variety of stakeholders
    • Demonstrate commitment to continue their professional development individually
    • Possess an entrepreneurial spirit, be flexible, and willing to go above and beyond to meet the varied needs of students
    • Demonstrates excitement in growing students into their highest selves
    Additional Information

    Compensation/Benefits
    • KIPP Nashville pay is highly competitive and pays 10% more than Metro Nashville Public Schools. Starting salary for first year teachers begins at $55,070 for those with a conferred advanced degree begins at $60,695. Salary is commensurate with experience. Staff members receive a 2% yearly raise. To establish equitable salary practices, the compensation package is derived from the regional KIPP Nashville Public Schools pay scale. This position is exempt and will follow a 10-month work schedule.
    • Robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance policy options. Application for these benefits may be made immediately upon employment. The policy is effective upon the first of the month following the first day of work.
    • Certificated staff have access to the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System pension plan (TCRS). Eligible employees contribute 5% and KIPP matches up to 6%. Employees may also be eligible for 401k in which KIPP will contribute 5%.
    • The vacation package for salaried employees includes 29 paid days throughout the 10 month work schedule (including holidays, fall break, thanksgiving break, winter break), as well as summer break. In addition employees in this role are allotted 6 PTO days. Employees are allotted an additional 2 days after every 2 consecutive years of employment. Eligible staff members receive payment for unused PTO days at the end of the fiscal year.
    • Adoption/Parental Caregiver Leave- up to 10 weeks parental leave for the primary caregiver and 2 weeks parental leave for the secondary caregiver paid at 100%.
    • Teachers are provided with laptop computers with access to the internet and or email to assist them in performing their job responsibilities
    Apply online at Please contact with any questions.

    KIPP Nashville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual preference, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or veteran status .All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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