The Organization

Since it began operating in 1997, the See Forever Foundation's mission has been to create learning communities in lower-income urban areas where all students, particularly those who have not succeeded in traditional schools, can succeed academically and socially. The Foundation operates the Maya Angelou Public Charter Schools in DC, as well as the Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings’ secure facility for committed youth in Laurel, MD. Our students develop the academic, social, and employment skills they need to build rewarding lives and promote positive change.

If you are interested in learning more about See Forever, please visit our website at www.seeforever.org.

The Touchstone

At the Maya Angelou Schools, the key to our success is rooted in building trusting, respectful and nurturing relationships with each other. We strive to create safe spaces for all to be able to reach their limitless potential. We are at our best when we work together to ensure the unique needs of our community are met. We empower each other to grow successfully so we can see forever! This is how we live the Maya Way, even when no one is watching.

Position Overview

This position is under the umbrella of the school Culture Department. The primary responsibility of this position is to transform student’s thinking in order to change their behaviors. The goal is to condition students to make responsible decisions on a consistent basis. This position requires one to facilitate behavior orientation classes for students who have made irresponsible decisions and need to learn from their mistakes. The classes are an alternative to ISS and may also include implementing detention and other behavior consequences for students. The position also requires the candidate to complete and manage all administrative documentation and submissions of accurate information into the appropriate data systems in a timely manner involving student discipline. Additionally, this position will provide support in managing student’s movement throughout the building as well as support school-wide culture initiatives.

Responsibilities

The In-School Behavior Specialist will be held accountable for:

• Facilitate Decision-Making for Success and Habits of Success classes
• Serving as in-school suspension coordinator
• Logging communication with parents regarding student behavior
• Input all discipline information into appropriate data systems daily (Powerschool, etc)
• Provide weekly data on Decision-Making for Success and Habits of Success classes
• Issuing appropriate, minor consequences based on our code of conduct, including responding to and documenting discipline referrals from classroom teachers
• Intervening and circumventing verbal and physical altercations between students
• Support the monitoring of Live School and inform the Assistant Principal of Culture
• Logging and tracking individual student tardy data; contacting parents when necessary
• Creating and maintaining files of student incident reports
• Facilitating peer mediations to resolve student conflicts
• Attending local professional development sessions and training

Desired knowledge, skills and abilities

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and accomplish specific tasks as requested
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all staff
• Ability to stand and walk through campus for long periods of time
• Ability to maintain confidentiality surrounding sensitive student information
• Ability to establish and maintain professional and supportive relationships with students with the objective of supporting their educational goals
• Demonstrates team spirit, initiative, and a willingness to collaborate with all members of the school community

Qualifications

• Completion of a bachelor's degree
• Three or more years of specific experience as Dean, Behavior Specialist, Intervention Specialist working with school culture and student behaviors in an educational setting
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Google Documents and email
• Experience managing the discipline outside of the classroom
• Experience in a socio-emotional learning environment preferred
• Three or more years of experience working in behavior management and student accountability

Salary and Benefits

Our salaries are comparable to those of other public schools in the District of Columbia area. In addition, See Forever offers a robust benefits plan, including health care coverage, HSA/FSA accounts, commuter benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan, and the opportunity to positively impact students with a broad range of experiences and backgrounds.

See Forever is an equal opportunity employer. We believe a diverse staff is a better, more effective staff.

To Apply

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter here:

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