MTSS-Driven Behavior Specialist

KIPP St. Louis Public Schools; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid holidays and wellness days

Professional development

Job summary

KIPP St. Louis Public Schools is seeking a Behavior Climate Specialist to lead schoolwide behavior systems and support MTSS, PBIS, and SEL practices in a high-needs K–12 environment.

You will collaborate with teachers, counselors, and leadership to monitor behavior, coach students, and analyze data to improve engagement and safety in classrooms. This role emphasizes proactive culture-building and restorative approaches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, social work, or special education.
• 2+ YEARS OF BEING A CLASSROOM TEACHER (REQUIRED).
• Experience supporting students with behavioral or social-emotional needs.
• Knowledge of behavior intervention strategies and trauma-informed practices.
• Experience implementing MTSS, PBIS, restorative practices, or SEL frameworks.
• Ability to design and monitor behavior intervention plans.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong and visible presence to reinforce behavior expectations.
• Support consistent implementation of schoolwide culture systems.
• Monitor hallways, transitions, and common spaces to ensure a safe and structured learning environment.
• Reinforce positive student behavior and character development aligned to school values.
• Provide targeted behavioral coaching to students requiring additional support.
• Support students in reflecting on behavioral choices and developing strategies to improve behavior.
• Implement and monitor behavior intervention plans aligned to MTSS structures.
• Support students assigned to In-School Suspension (ISS) to ensure behavioral reflection and academic engagement.
• Monitor and analyze behavior data to identify patterns and inform interventions.
• Maintain accurate records of student behavior incidents, interventions, and family communication.
• Partner with school leadership to ensure consistent implementation of behavior systems.
• Partner with teachers to reinforce behavior expectations and provide strategies for supporting students.
• Collaborate with counselors, Special Education teams, and leadership to coordinate supports.
• Communicate with families regarding student behavior and progress when appropriate.
• Participate in MTSS or student support team meetings

Skills

Relationship building

De-escalation

Data analysis

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, social work, or special education

Job description

KIPP St. Louis Public Schools is seeking a Behavior Climate Specialist to lead schoolwide behavior systems and support MTSS, PBIS, and SEL practices in a high-needs K–12 environment.

You will collaborate with teachers, counselors, and leadership to monitor behavior, coach students, and analyze data to improve engagement and safety in classrooms. This role emphasizes proactive culture-building and restorative approaches.