Kindergarten Behavior Interventionist

Indianapolis, IN - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 18 - 21

Posted on: 23 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Christel House Indianapolis we strive to create empowering opportunities through a rigorous and holistic education for all Christel House Indianapolis students and alumni so they actualize their aspirations and develop effective leadership skills. Christel House Indianapolis students and graduates are world changers. Everyone. Every day. Around the world Christel House students are empowered to realize their full potential and supported in an environment that allows them to learn and grow as individuals. Their experience is grounded in four foundational values of responsibility respect integrity and independence that were put in place by our founder Christel DeHaan.

Position Summary

The Kindergarten Behavior Interventionist supports the social emotional and behavioral development of kindergarten students by implementing targeted interventions reinforcing positive behaviors and collaborating with teachers families and school support staff. This role focuses on helping students build self-regulation skills develop positive peer interactions and fully access learning in a safe and nurturing environment.

Job Tasks:

Student Support

Provide direct behavioral support to kindergarten students individually or in small groups.
Implement behavior intervention plans (BIPs) safety plans and individualized strategies as directed by support teams.
Model and teach positive behavior problem-solving and self-regulation skills.
Facilitate socialemotional learning activities and conflict resolution as needed.
Monitor student behavior and document observations for progress tracking.

Collaboration & Communication

Work closely with classroom teachers to support behavior expectations and implement classroom routines.
Assist teachers with proactive strategies reinforcement systems and behavior data collection.
Collaborate with teachers counselors special education staff psychologists and administrators to support student needs.
Communicate regularly with families in a positive professional manner to support consistency between school and home.

Crisis Response & Safety

Intervene in situations where students require redirection calming strategies or removal from overstimulating environments.
Use approved de-escalation techniques and follow school and network protocols for student safety.
Support students during transitions unstructured times and challenging parts of the school day.

Documentation & Data

Collect and track behavior data to monitor progress and inform interventions.
Maintain accurate and confidential records of student behavior incidents and intervention strategies.
Participate in team meetings to review data and adjust plans as needed.

What We Offer:

Opportunity to serve and make a huge difference in students lives.
Competitive pay Paid Fall break and Paid Winter break
Competitive health care options.
Employer contributions to retirement plans.
Referral bonuses.

Requirements

Requirements:

Ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
An agreement with the mission statement and goals of Christel House Schools.
High school diploma or equivalent required; associates or bachelors degree in education child development psychology or related field preferred.
Experience working with young children in a school or childcare setting.
Strong understanding of early childhood development and behavior management strategies.
Ability to remain calm patient and supportive during challenging behaviors.
Effective communication problem-solving and teamwork skills.

PHYSICAL & PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to stand walk kneel and actively engage with young children throughout the school day.
Ability to lift or assist small children when necessary following safety guidelines.
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and following school policies and procedures.
Willingness to participate in ongoing training related to behavior intervention and early childhood practices.

A complete application will include the following:

Letter of interest stating why the candidate feels his/her qualifications are a good match to those sought by CHS
Current resume (please include email address)
At least three (3) professional references (References should include candidates supervisor in his/her current position and most recent prior position or student teaching supervisors)

Applicants should disclose any criminal arrests or convictions in the application process. A successful applicant will be required to submit to a national background check.

Christel House Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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