Student Behavior & Engagement Specialist

Muskegon Heights Public School Academy; Muskegon Heights (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Muskegon Heights Public School Academy is seeking a Behavior Interventionist to serve as the primary advocate for supporting diverse student needs, promoting attendance, safety and positive behavior. You will coordinate interventions, after-school events, and culture/climate teams while building a culture of high expectations.

The role involves advising teachers and students, assessing behaviors, designing individualized plans, and maintaining strong school-wide discipline and academic

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum experience with community outreach activities/programs
• Successful clear criminal background check

Responsibilities

• Develop targeted strategies to reduce problematic behaviors and encourage productive behaviors through means such as positive reinforcement.
• Provides leadership and support; advises and counsels teachers and students who experience disciplinary issues in accordance with the Academy's student code of conduct and established disciplinary program and guidelines.
• Work closely with the individual(s) and with other professionals to assess the student's behaviors and create a specially designed plan.
• Contacts parents regarding any discipline referrals which include, but are not limited to, removal from class, detention or suspension.
• Tracks all disciplinary referrals from teachers and staff in the database system.
• Coordinates and implements individual plans.
• Creates general strategies for behavior assessment with the principal and other academy administrators.
• Works closely with the principal and other Academy administrators to establish and maintain a strong culture of academic excellence and disciplined behavior among students.
• Assists the Principal in overseeing student advisory implementation, home visits and monitors, tracks and reports on progress of advisory activities.
• Helps students develop mental capabilities and healthy habits that can last for the rest of their lives.
• Collaborate with community agencies.
• Connect parents/guardians to community services.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Community outreach

Disciplinary support

Education

Associate degree in education/communication

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Muskegon Heights Public School Academy is seeking a Behavior Interventionist to serve as the primary advocate for supporting diverse student needs, promoting attendance, safety and positive behavior. You will coordinate interventions, after-school events, and culture/climate teams while building a culture of high expectations.

The role involves advising teachers and students, assessing behaviors, designing individualized plans, and maintaining strong school-wide discipline and academic