Behavioral Intervention Specialist at Harlem Children’s Zone

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) Promise Academy – top-performing K-12 charter schools within HCZ’s cradle-to-career pathway of comprehensive services – seeks an Behavioral Intervention Specialist!

The Behavioral Intervention Specialist will bring a passion for the goal of HCZ Promise Academy: to get all our scholars to and through college. The ideal candidate cares deeply about children, respects the culture of Harlem’s residents, and is eager to make an impact in our community and beyond.

For more information, check out Want to Work at Promise Academy? Here’s 7 Things You Need to Know.

Schedule

• Monday - Friday

Reports to: SEL/PBS Manager

Requirements

Who You Are:

• Conduct scholar observations and functional behavior assessments to understand the root causes of behaviors.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other stakeholders in developing targeted behavior strategies and interventions.
• Create individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) based on assessment findings.
• Implement behavior support strategies and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), often through one-on-one or small group sessions with teachers, and provide coaching to others on how to effectively implement these strategies and plans. 
• Maintain a digital database of all Behavior Intervention records, forms, observations, agreements, and other relevant documents.
• Conduct observations of classrooms and school environments to ensure behavior strategies and practices are being implemented with fidelity.
• Support and coach teachers as it relates to behavior supports implementation at the classroom level (Tier 1 and Tier 2 supports).
• Support the Deans, Operations Directors, and Counselors in the creation and implementation of both Tier 1 and Tier 2 Interventions.
• Meet regularly with school leadership to ensure implementation and review changes in data. Provide support that is culturally responsive and respectful of trauma responses to ensure all supports and interventions are individualized and effective.
• Provide support to families through meetings, workshops, and individualized training.
• Participate in scholar case conferences and retention conferences.
• Train and support paraprofessionals.

What you’ll do:

• Bachelor's degree

• Demonstrated experience in special education, behavioral specialist, student counseling, or a student-related area
• Knowledge of student development and student learning theories
• Strong understanding of applied behavior analysis (ABA) principles and evidence-based interventions
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Master's degree preferred

Benefits

We’re passionate about hiring outstanding Behavioral Intervention Specialists who are dedicated to helping our scholars thrive. In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package because we believe our teachers deserve it!

Our exceptional benefits include:

• Performance-based bonuses
• No-cost health insurance
• Up to $30,000 student loan forgiveness
• Paid time off 
• Employee referral bonus 
• Career advancement
• Life Insurance
• Short-and long-term disability
• Wellness discounts
• Commuter benefits
• Financial wellness perks

The salary range for this position is $65,000-$85,000 per year.

Harlem Children's Zone does not provide work visas for candidates who require employer sponsorship for work authorization in the United States. Harlem Children’s Zone is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). 

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

Must be accessible for emergencies that require support after work hours and on the weekends.