Description

Christel House Schools is now accepting applications for a Behavioral Specialist. Christel House Schools is a growing network of high performing charter schools dedicated to serving low-income, urban students in Indianapolis.

FLSA: Full-Time; Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB SUMMARY:
This position provides support to students needing additional assistance in meeting academic standards, through small group, individual and co-instructional methods.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• In collaboration with teaching faculty, identifies students who are below standards in specific skills and knowledge.
• Assist students with assignments that reinforce learning concepts.
• Monitor individual and/or groups of students for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Maintain record of interventions and progress monitoring.
• Provide ‘re-teaching’ and social skills that was delivered by the classroom teacher and/or social workers.
• Implement, under supervision or the assistant principal, behavior plans and RTI strategies.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
• Attend meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Other duties assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Some training/exposure to education and teaching
• Ability and willingness to work collaboratively; maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Competency in using technology
• Ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
• An agreement with the mission statement and goals of Christel House Schools.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

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)
• Transcripts
• 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.