Student Behavior Interventionist

Sylvania; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalamazoo Public Schools seeks a Student Behavior Interventionist for a middle school assignment with a 10-month, 192-day, full-time schedule. Salary is listed as Supervisory/Technical – Grade 13 ($40,830 - $46,007).

The role partners with Reclaiming Center staff and building administrators to implement positive behavior strategies, support at-risk students, and coordinate referrals to community services, while keeping accurate records and contributing to school initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or accredited equivalency.
• Evidence of college coursework and experience in education, criminal justice, social work and/or human services.
• Minimum three years of experience with children and families in diverse/multicultural settings.
• Experience with secondary at-risk students.
• Knowledge and experience with community resources and agencies.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services Field.

Responsibilities

• Assists building administrators in implementing positive behavior strategies with students.
• Assists students in developing problem solving techniques individually or in groups.
• Assists with duties at the direction of assistant principals.
• Assists in completing referrals to community agencies.
• Maintains accurate written information of all contacts with students, parents, staff and community agencies.
• Works with school programs, students, staff and community agencies.
• Attends staff meetings and participates as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the principal.

Skills

Experience with children and families

Knowledge of community resources

Experience with at-risk secondary/teen

Multicultural/diverse settings

Education

High School Diploma or accredited equivalency

Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services Field

Job description

Student Behavior Interventionist

Middle School To Be Determined

Supervisory/Technical – Grade 13 ($40,830 - $46,007)

10-month, 192 Days - Full Time

Our Mission

Nurture the dreams of all students and empower all students to contribute to a better world.

Scope of Responsibilities

Works with Reclaiming Center staff and building administrators to improve the behavior of students and implement positive behavior strategies

Performance Responsibilities

1. Assists building administrators in the implementation of positive behavior strategies with students.
2. Assists students in developing problem solving techniques individually or in groups.
3. Assists with various duties at the direction of the assistant principals.
4. Assists building administrators in completing referrals to community agencies.
5. Maintains accurate and written information of all contacts with students, parents, school personnel and community agencies.
6. Works positively with existing school programs, students, staff and community agencies.
7. Attends building staff meetings and participates as needed.
8. Other duties as assigned by the principal.

Minimum Qualifications

1. High School Diploma or accredited equivalency.
2. Evidence of completion of college coursework and experience in education, criminal justice, social work and/or human services.
3. Minimum three years of successful experience working with children and families in diverse/multicultural settings.
4. Experience working with secondary at-risk students.
5. Knowledge and experience with community resources and agencies.

Desirable Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services Field

Kalamazoo Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.