Behavior Climate Specialist 2627 School Year

Job Description

• Direct Manager:
  School Leader or Assistant School Leader, responsible for school culture systems and student outcomes.
• Direct Reports:
  None
• Key Collaborators:
  Assistant School Leaders, teachers, counselors, Special Education staff, and other school-based support personnel responsible for ensuring students can fully access instruction.

• This role supports the execution of school wide behavior systems and student behavior interventions aligned to MTSS structures. The Behavior Climate Specialist implements established behavior expectations, reinforces school culture systems, and provides targeted student support.
• Decisions related to major disciplinary actions, suspension decisions, and school wide policy changes remain with the School Leader and Assistant School Leader.

• Maintain a strong and visible presence throughout the school day to reinforce behavior expectations.
• Support consistent implementation of school wide culture systems.
• Monitor hallways, transitions, and common spaces to ensure a safe and structured learning environment.
• Reinforce positive student behavior and character development aligned to school values.

• Provide targeted behavioral coaching to students requiring additional support.
• Support students in reflecting on behavioral choices and developing strategies to improve behavior.
• Implement and monitor behavior intervention plans aligned to MTSS structures.
• Support students assigned to In-School Suspension (ISS) to ensure behavioral reflection and academic engagement.

• Monitor and analyze behavior data to identify patterns and inform interventions.
• Maintain accurate records of student behavior incidents, interventions, and family communication.
• Partner with school leadership to ensure consistent implementation of behavior systems.

• Partner with teachers to reinforce behavior expectations and provide strategies for supporting students.
• Collaborate with counselors, Special Education teams, and leadership to coordinate supports.
• Communicate with families regarding student behavior and progress when appropriate.
• Participate in MTSS or student support team meetings

• Reduction in repeated student behavior incidents.
• Increased time in class for students receiving behavioral support.
• Consistent implementation of school wide behavior expectations.
• Improved student engagement and classroom readiness.
• Strong collaboration with teachers to reinforce positive behavior systems.

• Strong relationship-building skills with students and families.
• Ability to de-escalate challenging situations and support student regulation.
• Ability to analyze behavior data and adjust interventions accordingly.
  
  Clear communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to maintain calm and professionalism in high-stress situations.

• Behavior intervention strategies and trauma-informed practices.
• MTSS, PBIS, restorative practices, or SEL frameworks.
• Classroom management and student behavior support strategies.
• Working effectively with students experiencing behavioral challenges.

• Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, social work, or special education
• 2+ YEARS OF BEING A CLASSROOM TEACHER (REQUIRED)
• Experience supporting students with behavioral or social-emotional needs
• Knowledge of behavior intervention strategies and trauma-informed practices
• Experience implementing MTSS, PBIS, restorative practices, or SEL frameworks
• Ability to design and monitor behavior intervention plans

• Background in special education or student support services
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) or de-escalation training
• Experience working in high-performing K–12 school environments
• State certification in a related field

KIPP St. Louis is committed to pay equity and to ensuring that we do not unintentionally perpetuate historic wage gaps that persist due to individual negotiations. As a result, salaries are not negotiated. We are transparent about salaries in our job postings so that candidates can make an informed decision before beginning the hiring process. The salary range is $55,000 to $70,000.

We are a fast paced, energetic team and family with passionate people who are leading a movement and to cultivate their best working environment we provide the following:

• $0 deductible healthcare plan option, including medical, vision and dental.
• Employer Paid Short Term Disability.
• $50,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee.
• Retirement plan through PSSRSSL with an employer match up to 14% and an optional 403b as a supplement to our pension program
• Employee…