Master's degree in Behavioral Sciences, ABA, or related field required
Minimum 3 years management experience of school-based team members required
PPSC (Pupil Personnel Services Credential) or Teaching Credential preferred
Minimum 8 years post-Master's experience
Bilingual in Spanish preferred
Responsibilities
Oversee the Behavior Team of 7 Behavior Specialists
Coordinate the implementation of behavioral supports and assessments
Develop and deliver training presentations to various stakeholders
Collaborate with KIPP SoCal departments to achieve goals
Act as Hiring Manager for Behavior Specialists, including recruitment and evaluations
Consult on behavioral emergencies and support crisis management
Lead and facilitate NCI trainings for KIPP staff
Benefits
100% of healthcare premium costs covered by employer, dependents added at 50%
KIPP SoCal life insurance
401(k) plan with up to 6% match by KIPP SoCal
Voluntary Benefits (Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.)
Flexible spending account, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Full Job Description
The Opportunity
The Behavior Services Program Manager oversees the Behavior Team which consists of 7 Behavior Specialists.
Leadership, Advocacy, Expertise
Acts as behavioral expert and "face" of the Student Services team, providing consultation and guidance with regards to special education services, assessment, and IEP implementation as well as best practices in behavioral intervention and prevention
Stays up-to-date with district, state, federal laws and policies as they relate to special education, behavior, discipline, and MTSS
Makes evidence-based and culturally responsive recommendations for the inclusion of behavioral interventions and supports within schools
Develops and delivers high quality trainings and presentations, both in person and virtually, to various audiences, including school leaders, student services team members, interns, teachers, families, and more
Collaborates across KIPP SoCal departments to meet goals and deliverables (e.g. Special Education, Academics, Data, etc.)
Management & Hiring
Acts as Hiring Manager for Behavior Specialists updating job descriptions (when needed), designing interviews and tasks, etc.
Directly manages Behavior Specialists and the Behavior Team
Supervise the implementation of behavioral supports and assessments
Collaboratively sets performance goals, metrics, and deliverables to drive the KIPP SoCal mission and Student Services vision
Participates and leads Peer Review meetings with the Behavior Team
Evaluate the performance of all assigned direct reports through observations, feedback and coaching
Creates & seeks development opportunities for the Behavior Team
Maintains and reviews documentation
May be asked to complete functional behavior assessments, when needed
Student Safety & Crises
Like all KIPP SoCal staff, the Behavior Services Manager is a mandated reporter
Consult with School Leadership Teams on behavioral emergencies
Supports behavioral emergencies and is "on-call" when Behavioral Specialists are absent or unavailable
Experience working with child protective services, providing consultation to school and teams with regards to mandated reporting
Supports Admin teams with re-entry meetings for unsafe behaviors or hospitalizations, as needed
Consults on the creation of individualized crisis plans for students with challenging/unsafe behaviors, as needed
Be trained as a NCI trainer (de-escalation/ intervention)
Facilitates NCI trainings for KIPP
Special Education
Is a member of the Special Education Leadership Team
Review and ensure IEP timeline compliance
Oversees the assignment of FBA cases
Serve as member of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) team and attend meetings, as needed
Reviews and leads Peer Review process for FBAs and the Behavior Team
Provides consultation and support for high-profile IEPs, attending where appropriate
Provides training for Behavior Team around FBA reports and IEP developing (PLOPs, goals, BIPs, etc.)
Assists IEP team in making recommendations based on all relevant data
Behavioral Supports & Interventions
Sets the vision for the Behavior Intervention Team including, but not limited to: Providing training in best practices for behavior intervention; Assigning cases and managing schedules; Reviewing and providing feedback for behavior summaries and behavior plans
Part of internal Nonviolent Crisis Intervention trainer team, collaboratively leading training for school-based staff for certification
Supports schools with understanding and implementing MTSS and Tiered interventions
Develop, schedule and facilitate Behavior trainings and Professional Development for Behavior Team and other KIPP teams (i.e. schools, cohorts, regional teams, etc.)
Trauma-Informed & Preventative Practices
Works closely and collaboratively with Mental Health Leadership team members to ensure alignment across department roles
Supports the implementation of HEART (Healing Environments And Responses to Trauma) initiative at KIPP SoCal Public Schools, particularly Tier 1 interventions: Implementation of Calm Classroom (mindfulness) across schools; Establishment of Calm Corners across schools; Integration of Social and Emotional Learning within classrooms (e.g. Ripple Effects, Quaver SEL); Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports
Recommends and teaches techniques for supporting students' social and emotional & behavioral needs
Subject matter expert for trauma-informed/culturally responsive behavioral interventions & SSPTs
Supports School Psychologists in providing consultation and recommendations for designated schools' SSPT process
Co-leads support meetings and training for SSPT Leads at schools
***Other duties as needed to support students, schools, family and Behavior team needs.***
Qualifications
BCBA License, required
Bachelor's degree, required
Master degree in Behavioral Sciences, ABA or related field, required
Minimum 3 years of management experience of school based team members, required
PPSC (Pupil Personnel Services Credential) or Teaching Credential , preferred
Minimum 8 years post-Master's degree
Bilingual in Spanish, preferred
Ideal Characteristics
Knowledge & commitment to anti-racism and diversity, equity, and inclusion
Cultural awareness and agility, and ability to foster trust, communication, and culture change
Demonstrated success working with students/families from educationally under-resourced areas
Builds relationships and trust with ease
Superb organizational, planning, and implementation skills
Ability to manage the ambiguity and multiple priorities
Ability to communicate and interact effectively with multiple stakeholders
Excellent written, communication, and public skills
High proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word
Initiative, innovation, advocacy, leadership, resilience, and tenacity
Experience managing and developing school behavior professionals
Experience leading/advising complex and/or cross-functional projects and teams
Able to stay positive through challenges
Comfort driving between schools across Los Angeles (including San Diego and SoCal)
Detail-oriented team player willing to roll up sleeves and get the job done
Unquestioned integrity and commitment to KIPP SoCal Public Schools mission and community
Willingness to go above and beyond to drive the success of a dynamic team committed to a new future for urban education
Benefits & Compensation
KIPP SoCal Public Schools offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position. The salary range for this position is $79,200 to $118,800 per year. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint of $99,000 depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budget allocated for this role.
100% of healthcare premium costs covered by employer, dependents added at 50% of cost
KIPP SoCal life insurance
401(k) plan with up to 6% match by KIPP SoCal
Voluntary Benefits (Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.)
Other great benefits (Flexible spending account, EAP, etc.)
About KIPP SoCal Public Schools
The Knowledge is Power Program, commonly known as KIPP, is a network of free open-enrollment college-preparatory schools in low income communities throughout the United States. KIPP is America's largest network of charter schools. The head offices are in San Francisco, Chicago, New York City, and Washington, D.C.
KIPP was founded in 1994 by Mike Feinberg and Dave Levin, two Teach For America corps members, influenced by Harriett Ball. KIPP was one of the charter school organizations to help produce the Relay Graduate School of Education for teacher training.
KIPP began in 1994 after co-founders Dave Levin and Mike Feinberg completed their two-year commitment to Teach For America. A year later, they launched a program for fifth graders in a public school in inner-city Houston, Texas. Feinberg developed KIPP Academy Houston into a charter school, while Levin went on to establish KIPP Academy New York in the South Bronx. In February 2018, Feinberg was removed from his position at KIPP due to sexual misconduct allegations involving a KIPP middle school student in the late 1990s and two KIPP employees in the early 2000s. Feinberg denied the accusation by the middle school student, and reached a financial settlement with one of the two KIPP employees.
