Job Position: Behavior Interventionist School: Gem Prep: Meridian South Subject: Behavior Support City: Meridian, ID Grade: K-12 Contact: Megan Love Type: Support Email: meganlove@gemprep.org Full Time/Part Time: Full Time Start Date: August 14th, 2024
Are you interested in making a significant impact in students’ lives? Would you like to be part of a team that is committed to do whatever it takes to make every student successful?
Gem Prep is seeking an entrepreneurial spirit who is committed to excellence and has a desire to join a fast-growing team.
Gem Prep is a K- 12 free public charter school that focuses on college prep. Gem Prep views itself as a catalyst for changing K-12 education in Idaho by providing a high quality, personalized, rigorous education through exceptional teaching, innovative uses of technology and partnerships with families. We offer students an education that is designed to prepare them for post-secondary success.
SummaryThe primary function of the Behavior Support Specialist is to support students as they develop skills needed to succeed in the school environment. Student needs vary significantly, ranging from severe behavioral issues and/or learning difficulties to students with developmental needs, including self-help and impaired social and cognitive functioning. A Behavior Support Specialist may serve as a rover between classes or may be assigned to a specific student. The work is performed under the supervision of a supervising teacher, special education teacher, principal and/or school psychologist.
Responsibilities

• Provide direct assistance to elementary and secondary school students with behavioral issues, emotional and physical needs;
• Provide systematically collected data on student performance and behavior to supervising teacher and Behavior Support Specialist supervisor;
• Implement behavior plan for individual students;
• Assist teachers in implementing IEP or other educational plans;
• Provide appropriate behavior support for prevention and management of behavioral problems;
• Provide academic support to teachers and students which may include attending classes, taking notes on assignments, completing schoolwork, studying for exams and completing tests;
• Interact regularly with teachers to clarify assignments, discuss student issues, and maintain dialogue about student’s progress;
• Provide feedback to supervising teacher concerning student performance and behavior;
• Carry out interventions designed by the school team;
• Complete appropriate district forms related to severe behavioral problems;
• Assist students in all school settings, including school grounds, lunchroom, hallway, parking lot and any other area that requires monitoring;
• Maintain student and District confidentiality;
• Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with Gem Prep Nampa policies, procedures and safety practices.

Working at Gem Prep:Gem Prep Focuses On Hiring And Developing Great Employees With High Expectations And Provides Robust Support To Meet Those Expectations. Gem Prep Expects The Following

• Results. Gem Prep works relentlessly to create efficient, measurable, and sustainable results. We strive for excellence and pursue our mission tenaciously. Ideally, you thrive working in a fluid environment where flexibility and tenacity are required.
• Innovation. We embrace new approaches and ideas that have a powerful impact on learning and teaching, achieving success for every student. We believe that today’s students need schools that dramatically rethink the traditional learning and teaching process for the success of every student. The status quo is not acceptable.
• Integrity. We are truthful, fair, and trustworthy in all aspects of our work. We expect the same of you.
• Humility. If you are humble and teachable, this will be a powerful learning experience for you. Your humility will be key to building trusted and authentic relationships as well as the key to your professional growth. We also understand that you bring valuable experiences and knowledge that will lift our team.
• Teamwork. We value each of our team members as individuals but believe that we achieve the greatest results by working together.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 college credits or Bachelor’s degree
• Continued education in child development or social services field preferred; and
• Experience working with individuals with challenging behaviors in a classroom preferred; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform as an effective and competent Behavior Support Specialist.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.34 per hour