Behavior Services Program Manager

KIPP SoCal Public Schools; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

KIPP SoCal Public Schools seeks a Behavior Services Program Manager to lead a team of Behavior Specialists. This role involves overseeing behavioral interventions, managing staff, and collaborating across departments to support students' needs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in behavioral sciences and a commitment to educational equity.

Benefits

100% healthcare premium costs covered by employer

401(k) plan with up to 6% match

Voluntary Benefits (Supplemental Life, Accident, etc.)

Flexible spending account

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of management experience of school based team members.
• Minimum 8 years post-Master’s degree.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the Behavior Team consisting of 7 Behavior Specialists.
• Acts as Hiring Manager for Behavior Specialists.
• Consults with School Leadership Teams on behavioral emergencies.

Skills

Leadership

Advocacy

Cultural awareness

Communication

Organizational skills

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master degree in Behavioral Sciences, ABA or related field

BCBA License

PPSC or Teaching Credential (preferred)

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

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Who We Are

KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a network of 20 high-performing, college-preparatory public charter schools. We educate more than 9,800 students in grades pre-K through eighth in the greater Los Angeles area and San Diego. Additionally, we support approximately 5,100 alumni on their journey to and through high school and college.

Company Description

Who We Are

KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a network of 20 high-performing, college-preparatory public charter schools. We educate more than 9,800 students in grades pre-K through eighth in the greater Los Angeles area and San Diego. Additionally, we support approximately 5,100 alumni on their journey to and through high school and college.

What We Believe

KIPP SoCal believes that the purpose of education is for liberation. This means that we see, develop, and inspire the limitless potential in each and all of our KIPPsters.

What We Do

At KIPP SoCal we build trusting relationships that are strengthened by high expectations and collaboration alongside laughter and joy. We set ambitious goals and hold each other accountable for students achieving their greatest potential. We work together with each other and in partnership with families and communities in the active pursuit of a more equitable world. We do the right thing, even when it's not always comfortable standing up and speaking out against anti-blackness, racism, oppression, and injustice. We persevere through obstacles and treat failure as an opportunity to learn and grow.

Job Description

The Opportunity

The Behavior Services Program Manager oversees the Behavior Team which consists of 7 Behavior Specialists.

Leadership, Advocacy, Expertise

• Acts as behavioral expert and “face” of the Student Services team, providing consultation and guidance with regards to special education services, assessment, and IEP implementation as well as best practices in behavioral intervention and prevention
• Stays up-to-date with district, state, federal laws and policies as they relate to special education, behavior, discipline, and MTSS
• Makes evidence-based and culturally responsive recommendations for the inclusion of behavioral interventions and supports within schools
• Develops and delivers high quality trainings and presentations, both in person and virtually, to various audiences, including school leaders, student services team members, interns, teachers, families, and more
• Collaborates across KIPP SoCal departments to meet goals and deliverables (e.g. Special Education, Academics, Data, etc.)
  
  

Management & Hiring

• Acts as Hiring Manager for Behavior Specialists updating job descriptions (when needed), designing interviews and tasks, etc.
• Directly manages Behavior Specialists and the Behavior Team
• Supervise the implementation of behavioral supports and assessments
• Collaboratively sets performance goals, metrics, and deliverables to drive the KIPP SoCal mission and Student Services vision
• Participates and leads Peer Review meetings with the Behavior Team
• Evaluate the performance of all assigned direct reports through observations, feedback and coaching
• Creates & seeks development opportunities for the Behavior Team
• Maintains and reviews documentation
• May be asked to complete functional behavior assessments, when needed
  
  

Student Safety & Crises

• Like all KIPP SoCal staff, the Behavior Services Manager is a mandated reporter
• Consult with School Leadership Teams on behavioral emergencies
• Supports behavioral emergencies and is “on-call” when Behavioral Specialists are absent or unavailable
• Experience working with child protective services, providing consultation to school and teams with regards to mandated reporting
• Supports Admin teams with re-entry meetings for unsafe behaviors or hospitalizations, as needed
• Consults on the creation of individualized crisis plans for students with challenging/unsafe behaviors, as needed
• Be trained as a NCI trainer (de-escalation/ intervention)
• Facilitates NCI trainings for KIPP
  
  

Special Education

• Is a member of the Special Education Leadership Team
• Review and ensure IEP timeline compliance
• Oversees the assignment of FBA cases
• Serve as member of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) team and attend meetings, as needed
• Reviews and leads Peer Review process for FBAs and the Behavior Team
• Provides consultation and support for high-profile IEPs, attending where appropriate
• Provides training for Behavior Team around FBA reports and IEP developing (PLOPs, goals, BIPs, etc.)
• Assists IEP team in making recommendations based on all relevant data
  
  

Behavioral Supports & Interventions

• Sets the vision for the Behavior Intervention Team including, but not limited to: Providing training in best practices for behavior intervention; Assigning cases and managing schedules; Reviewing and providing feedback for behavior summaries and behavior plans
• Part of internal Nonviolent Crisis Intervention trainer team, collaboratively leading training for school-based staff for certification
• Supports schools with understanding and implementing MTSS and Tiered interventions
• Develop, schedule and facilitate Behavior trainings and Professional Development for Behavior Team and other KIPP teams (i.e. schools, cohorts, regional teams, etc.)
  
  

Trauma-Informed & Preventative Practices

• Works closely and collaboratively with Mental Health Leadership team members to ensure alignment across department roles
• Supports the implementation of HEART (Healing Environments And Responses to Trauma) initiative at KIPP SoCal Public Schools, particularly Tier 1 interventions: Implementation of Calm Classroom (mindfulness) across schools; Establishment of Calm Corners across schools; Integration of Social and Emotional Learning within classrooms (e.g. Ripple Effects, Quaver SEL); Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports
• Recommends and teaches techniques for supporting students’ social and emotional & behavioral needs
• Subject matter expert for trauma-informed/culturally responsive behavioral interventions & SSPTs
• Supports School Psychologists in providing consultation and recommendations for designated schools’ SSPT process
• Co-leads support meetings and training for SSPT Leads at schools
  
  

Qualifications

Qualifications

• BCBA License, required
• Bachelor’s degree, required
• Master degree in Behavioral Sciences, ABA or related field, required
• Minimum 3 years of management experience of school based team members, required
• PPSC (Pupil Personnel Services Credential) or Teaching Credential , preferred
• Minimum 8 years post-Master’s degree
• Bilingual in Spanish, preferred
  
  

Ideal Characteristics

• Knowledge & commitment to anti-racism and diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Cultural awareness and agility, and ability to foster trust, communication, and culture change
• Demonstrated success working with students/families from educationally under-resourced areas
• Builds relationships and trust with ease
• Superb organizational, planning, and implementation skills
• Ability to manage the ambiguity and multiple priorities
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with multiple stakeholders
• Excellent written, communication, and public skills
• High proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word
• Initiative, innovation, advocacy, leadership, resilience, and tenacity
• Experience managing and developing school behavior professionals
• Experience leading/advising complex and/or cross-functional projects and teams
• Able to stay positive through challenges
• Comfort driving between schools across Los Angeles (including San Diego and SoCal)
• Detail-oriented team player willing to roll up sleeves and get the job done
• Unquestioned integrity and commitment to KIPP SoCal Public Schools mission and community
• Willingness to go above and beyond to drive the success of a dynamic team committed to a new future for urban education
  
  

Additional Information

Joining KIPP SoCal Means the Following

• Working at an organization committed to the hard work necessary to ensure education is for liberation
• Support and care from fellow regional team members
• Ongoing professional development and coaching from manager
  
  

Benefits And Compensation

• KIPP SoCal Public Schools offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position. The salary range for this position is $79,200 to $118,800 per year. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint of $99,000 depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budget allocated for this role.
• 100% of healthcare premium costs covered by employer, dependents added at 50% of cost
• KIPP SoCal life insurance
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% match by KIPP SoCal
• Voluntary Benefits (Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.)
• Other great benefits (Flexible spending account, EAP, etc.)
  
  

KIPP SoCal Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

KIPP SoCal strives to ensure that our careers website is accessible to all, including individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact us. You can find our contact information on our website, http://www.kippsocal.org/.Information will be sent to a talent acquisition representative who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the hiring process.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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