Behavioral Support Specialist (K-8, Urban School)

Wissahickon Charter School; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Wissahickon Charter School seeks Behavioral Support Team members to work with K-8 students using diverse strategies to improve behaviors and independence. BST staff should have classroom experience and demonstrate reliability in attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities include supporting behaviors across environments, providing one-on-one interventions, and maintaining daily notes while collaborating with education teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience working with K-8 students, urban setting preferred.
• Experience working with students receiving special education services.
• All applicable clearances required by law.
• Ability to think and work flexibly.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply current special education methodologies.
• Outstanding behavioral management and motivation skills.
• Strong sense of accountability for student achievement.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support student behavior across school environments.
• Provide one-on-one instruction and interventions in behavior/social skills.
• Maintain documentation including daily notes for primary students.
• Solve problems on the spot.
• Propose long-term behavior change ideas.
• Maintain confidential information.
• Collaborate with education teams.
• Participate in professional development.

Skills

Behavioral support experience

Classroom support

Attendance punctuality

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Wissahickon Charter School seeks Behavioral Support Team members to work with K-8 students using diverse strategies to improve behaviors and independence. BST staff should have classroom experience and demonstrate reliability in attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities include supporting behaviors across environments, providing one-on-one interventions, and maintaining daily notes while collaborating with education teams.