Wellness Lab Teacher

Goals: 

• Intervention: 100% of referrals for assessment are completed to define function/goal of behavior an aligned intervention is deployed
• Data: 100% completed documented observations of students receiving behavioral interventions 
• Direct Service: 80% Students receiving services successfully graduate services and/or are on track towards their identified goals
• In School Intervention: 80% average walkthrough score on the In school intervention walkthrough form

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and abilities required.

• Assist school teams in developing objective problem statements regarding student behavioral concerns.
• Collect data to facilitate the assessment of the function of the behavior.
• Propose alternative behaviors and interventions.
• Model implementation and intervene directly with the student as needed.
• Facilitate monitoring of response to intervention with targeted behaviors.
• Collaborate with other specialists and support staff in addressing problems with student behavior.
• Crisis response and de-escalation 
• Comply with IDEA process requirements as applicable.
• Assist the building administration to implement and monitor a building-wide Positive Behavioral Support system.
• Demonstrate effective human relations and communication skills.
• Comply with good safety and de-escalation practices.
• Complies with all district rules regulations and policies.
• Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

Secondary Responsibilities and Functions:

Proactive responses to behavior are important to the overall health and well-being of students and school culture.  On occasion there is a need for a reactive approach to supporting building behavioral and social skills.  The secondary function of this job is supervising and monitoring students assigned to in-school intervention supporting instructional processes social-emotional skill building and maintaining a safe environment conducive to learning

• Provides a quiet and safe atmosphere for students assigned to in-school suspension
• Monitors student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment for academic and behavioral skills
• Prepare lessons and skill building activities to support with identified behavioral needs
• Conduct screeners and assessments to support with designing interventions 
• Reviews in-school suspension policies procedures and student expectations with students daily
• Counsels assists and interacts with students for the purpose of facilitating student learning reflection skill development and goal setting
• Participates in a variety of meetings and professional development opportunities for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions
• Prepares a variety of written materials for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements
• Reports incidents for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students providing a positive learning environment and adhering to school policies and procedures
• Responds to inquiries form a variety of sources for the purpose of resolving issues providing information and/or director to appropriate personnel
• Request student assignments from classrooms teachers for students assigned to ISI
• Communicates when students are exiting ISI and returning to the classroom (share goals/ideas)
• Monitor and supervise students and completion of assignments

Qualifications :

Qualifications:

Position requires Bachelors or Masters degree in social work psychology education sociology or related field and/or equivalent of education and experience

Ideal Candidate & Beliefs:

Applicant should have knowledge of school organizational culture and classroom procedures and practices.  Applicants must be able to interpret and establish appropriate rules methods and techniques in maintaining a predictable and positive environment. Applicant must have strong interpersonal skills and patience. Applicant must have experience working with students and knowledge of conflict resolution techniques is strongly encouraged. Applicants must have a strong belief in all students abilities to be successful. Applicants must utilize cultural humility and have knowledge of positive behavior interventions.

• Strong belief in equity inclusion diversity and culturally responsive practices.
• Every student can learn and every student can succeed.
• Every student should have access to and opportunity for high-quality education.
• Every student should graduate from high school prepared for postsecondary opportunities including but not limited to; college trade school or career.
• Every student should have access to comprehensive mental wellness behavioral health and social-emotional learning programming
• Every student and staff member should feel safe and have a sense of belonging at our school.
• Teaching behavioral and social-emotional skills is an important piece of students educational success.

Additional Information :

Work Environment

• Reports to work Monday-Friday and some weekends. 
• A typical school or office environment with frequent interruptions.

Travel Requirements:

• Ability to travel to work location. 

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary is based on years of experience educational background and level of expertise.

As a full-time KIPP Kansas City employee you are eligible to participate in all KIPP Kansas City benefit plans. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits with competitive rates including medical dental and vision options as well as life insurance fertility and disability plans.

KIPP Kansas City is committed to the professional growth and development of our staff. We provide numerous opportunities for advancement ongoing professional development and leadership training to help you achieve your career goals.

KIPP Kansas City provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer we hire without consideration of race religion creed color national origin age gender sexual orientation marital status veteran status or disability.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time