Achievement and Behavior Support Specialist at Aspire Charter Academy

National Heritage Academies; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Academy in Gary, IN, part of National Heritage Academies, seeks a dedicated educator to support students with behavior and academics in a K-8 setting. The role emphasizes building positive classroom cultures and implementing targeted interventions.

Collaborate with teachers, lead behavior and academic plans, and guide students toward college-bound choices, ensuring a safe, supportive learning environment for all learners.

Qualifications

• Leadership and school culture development skills.
• Experience managing student behavior and assisting educators with behavior management, preferred.
• Collaboration with classroom teachers and reading specialists to implement intervention plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized behavior and academic plans for identified students.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to create and execute intervention plans.
• Support students in making college-bound choices and progress monitoring.

Skills

Leadership development

Student behavior experience

Collaboration with teachers

Education

Teaching license (IN)

Associate degree ≥ 48 credits

ETS Para Praxis exam passing (Reading 176, Writing 172, Math 175)

Job description

School Information

Located in Gary, IN, Aspire Academy opened in 2008 and serves 650+ K-8 students every year. At Aspire, you can connect passion with purpose.

Job Description

Located in Gary, IN, Aspire Academy opened in 2008 and serves 650+ K-8 students every year. At Aspire, you can connect passion with purpose.

Why Choose Aspire Academy

• Starting pay above traditional public schools' market scales.
• Competitive benefitsat affordable rates.
• Demonstrates consistent outperformance against local districts on state tests.
• Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
• Personalized development and coachingopportunities.
• High level of support for all staffby an experienced leadership team.
• Emphasis on maintaining a safe and conducive learning environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop individualized behavior and academic plans for identified students.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and reading specialists to create and execute intervention plans.
• Implement the responsible thinking process to encourage students to proactively make college-bound choices - daily encouragers, community builders, and progress monitors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required with 2 years of experience working with children with behavior or an Associate Degree.
• Leadership and school culture development skills.
• Experience managing student behavior and assisting educators with behavior management, preferred.

IN ONLY

• Any teaching License, an Associate Degree of 48 credit or more, OR Passing ETS Para Praxis exam (Reading 176, Writing 172, Math 175).
• Leadership and school culture development skills.
• Experience managing student behavior and assisting educators with behavior management, preferred.

National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.