Job Description

Signing Bonus up to $10,000!

This position will develop and implement programs to remediate behavioral and social challenges for students. Serve as a support to school personnel and parents. Assist in the development and implementation of behavior intervention plans/services for eligible students.

The Guidance Counselor will report directly to the Principal.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and execute small group and whole group classes targeting social-emotional wellness.
• Complete and write functional behavior assessments, behavior support plans and behavior intervention plans for the purpose of providing a safe and effective educational environment for students with challenging behaviors.
• Collect and summarize behavioral data
• Coach and collaborate with the school team to ensure behavior support plans and behavior intervention plans are implemented with fidelity.
• Provide social skills instruction to identified students utilizing research-based methodologies and approved the curriculum.
• Provide support to teachers (Ed Specialists and GE teachers) through modeling, observing, coaching, and planning.
• Participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP) Meetings, 504 Meetings and Student Study Team (SST) Meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to complete behavior support plans, functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans.
• Collaborate with the school team, agencies, families, and others as needed for the purpose of implementing the behavior support plan and/or behavior intervention plan as a team.
• Maintains appropriate records for the purpose of preserving the progress of the behavior interventions.
• Conducts workshops, training presentations, etc. in classroom management techniques for the purpose of developing skills and establishing effective relationships with challenging behaviors students
• Collect and summarize behavioral data
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Competency in child cognitive development and different learning styles
• Understanding of behavior intervention strategies
• Knowledge of developmental, emotional and behavioral disabilities
• Expertise in, and ability to implement, de-escalation techniques
• Ability to work collaboratively with others and facilitate groups to consensus
• Aptitude to effectively engage in the problem-solving process
• Competence to collect, summarize and graph behavioral data
• Ability to use and model research model based classroom management and individualized behavioral interventions
• Must be able to organize, prioritize, and manage work assignments in an efficient manner and within established timeframes
• Communication mastery in both speaking and in writing
• Capacity to handle emotionally charged situations through the use of problem-solving and meditation techniques
• Ability to interact and collaborate with staff, students and families in a professional manner
• Wherewithal to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to support the mission, vision, and core values of KIPP Memphis Collegiate Schools

Additional Requirements & Qualifications:

• Licensed Guidance Counselor with State of TN Dept of Education (Required)
• Commitment to working with underserved students
• At least two years of teaching experience (Required)
• Bachelor’s Degree (Required)
• Two (2)+ years working with students in education or residential setting (Required)
• Experienced with conducting functional behavior assessments and developing behavior support plans and behavior intervention plans (Required)
• Trained in positive behavioral strategies used to prevent and deescalate behavior (Required)
• Maintain training in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) positive behavioral strategies used to prevent and deescalate behavior by attending refresher courses within the designated timeframe (Required)
• Specialization in Special Education, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology (preferred)

Additional Information

Signing Bonus up to $10,000

Salary for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience, degree attainment, and credentials. A competitive benefits package will also be offered.

ADA Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing and actively monitoring student behavior while teaching

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

• Must be able to traverse classroom and adjust height, by bending or leaning, in order to teach each child

• Must be able to facilitate classroom transitions by walking through hallways and up and down stairs with students

KIPP Memphis is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying to the school. KIPP Memphis does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.

All application information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.