Urban School Behavior Interventionist: Build Calm Classrooms

College-Achieve-Paterson-Charter-School; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NJ State Retirement Plan (pension)

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Professional development

Referral program

Extended breaks: Thanksgiving and冬冬

Job summary

College Achieve Public Schools seeks a proactive Behavior Interventionist to support a positive, structured school culture at one of its middle schools in Paterson, NJ. You will work with school leadership to reinforce expectations, manage crises, and guide staff in behavior strategies, while building strong relationships with students and families.

The role requires a bachelor's degree, at least one year in urban education, and a commitment to high standards of conduct, safety, and student

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Preferred)
• Minimum one year of experience working in an urban school setting or charter environment
• Proven experience in student management, behavior intervention, and crisis de-escalation
• Deep understanding of school culture-building and classroom behavioral systems
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with students, staff, and families
• Must pass a criminal history background check and meet all state employment requirements

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with school administration to maintain a positive discipline system
• Serve as the primary point of contact for behavioral crisis intervention and acute student issues
• Support teachers in managing classroom behavior and holding all students to high expectations
• Proactively circulate classrooms and hallways to monitor and reinforce school culture
• Supervise breakfast, lunch, class transitions, enrichment, and dismissal to ensure order and safety
• Lead behavior-related parent meetings and assist in the development of individual behavior intervention plans
• Oversee in-school suspensions and after-school detention, providing intervention-based support
• Maintain accurate and confidential student discipline records, documenting conferences, incidents, and phone calls
• Provide professional development and daily support to staff on student discipline and behavioral strategies
• Create and present weekly/monthly reports highlighting behavioral trends, infractions, and areas for improvement
• Help instruct students and staff on social-emotional learning strategies and coping mechanisms
• Ensure behavioral expectations are upheld both inside and outside of the classroom, including cafeterias and common areas
• Plan and participate in morning convocation sessions that reinforce behavioral expectations and school values
• Model the school's mission and core values in every interaction
• Perform other related duties as assigned by school leadership

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Urban school experience

Student management

Behavior intervention

Crisis de-escalation

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Background check

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

College Achieve Public Schools seeks a proactive Behavior Interventionist to support a positive, structured school culture at one of its middle schools in Paterson, NJ. You will work with school leadership to reinforce expectations, manage crises, and guide staff in behavior strategies, while building strong relationships with students and families.

The role requires a bachelor's degree, at least one year in urban education, and a commitment to high standards of conduct, safety, and student