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This means that we see, develop, and inspire the limitless potential in each and all of our KIPPsters.\nWhat We Do\nAt KIPP SoCal we build trusting relationships that are strengthened by high expectations and collaboration alongside laughter and joy. We set ambitious goals and hold each other accountable for students achieving their greatest potential. We work together with each other and in partnership with families and communities in the active pursuit of a more equitable world. We do the right thing, even when it's not always comfortable standing up and speaking out against anti-blackness, racism, oppression, and injustice. We persevere through obstacles and treat failure as an opportunity to learn and grow\nKIPP SoCal’s Mental Health & Support Services Department is housed under the Student Services Department and works closely and in tandem with the Special Education Department. The Department consists of over 40 School Counselors (MSWs + LCSWs), 14 School Psychologists, 7 Behavior Specialists, as well as Mental Health Managers. Our department is grounded in trauma-informed and anti-racist practices. By providing interventions and resources, we support KIPP SoCal’s mission of providing a holistic approach to learning focusing not only on rigorous academics but also character development, enrichment, social-emotional learning, physical and mental health, and affirmation of identity.\nThe Opportunity\nThe Behavior Services Program Manager oversees the Behavior Team which consists of 7 Behavior Specialists.\nLeadership, Advocacy, Expertise\nActs as behavioral expert and “face” of the Student Services team, providing consultation and guidance with regards to special education services, assessment, and IEP implementation as well as best practices in behavioral intervention and prevention \nStays up-to-date with district, state, federal laws and policies as they relate to special education, behavior, discipline, and MTSS\nMakes evidence-based and culturally responsive recommendations for the inclusion of behavioral interventions and supports within schools\nDevelops and delivers high quality trainings and presentations, both in person and virtually, to various audiences, including school leaders, student services team members, interns, teachers, families, and more\nCollaborates across KIPP SoCal departments to meet goals and deliverables (e.g. Special Education, Academics, Data, etc.)\nManagement & Hiring\nActs as Hiring Manager for Behavior Specialists updating job descriptions (when needed), designing interviews and tasks, etc.\nDirectly manages Behavior Specialists and the Behavior Team\nSupervise the implementation of behavioral supports and assessments \nCollaboratively sets performance goals, metrics, and deliverables to drive the KIPP SoCal mission and Student Services vision\nParticipates and leads Peer Review meetings with the Behavior Team\nEvaluate the performance of all assigned direct reports through observations, feedback and coaching\nCreates & seeks development opportunities for the Behavior Team\nMaintains and reviews documentation\nMay be asked to complete functional behavior assessments, when needed\nStudent Safety & Crises\nLike all KIPP SoCal staff, the Behavior Services Manager is a mandated reporter\nConsult with School Leadership Teams on behavioral emergencies\nSupports behavioral emergencies and is “on-call” when Behavioral Specialists are absent or unavailable\nExperience working with child protective services, providing consultation to school and teams with regards to mandated reporting\nSupports Admin teams with re-entry meetings for unsafe behaviors or hospitalizations, as needed\nConsults on the creation of individualized crisis plans for students with challenging/unsafe behaviors, as needed\nBe trained as a NCI trainer (de-escalation/ intervention)\nFacilitates NCI trainings for KIPP \nSpecial Education\nIs a member of the Special Education Leadership Team\nReview and ensure IEP timeline compliance\nOversees the assignment of FBA cases\nServe as member of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) team and attend meetings, as needed\nReviews and leads Peer Review process for FBAs and the Behavior Team\nProvides consultation and support for high-profile IEPs, attending where appropriate\nProvides training for Behavior Team around FBA reports and IEP developing (PLOPs, goals, BIPs, etc.)\nAssists IEP team in making recommendations based on all relevant data\nBehavioral Supports & Interventions\nSets the vision for the Behavior Intervention Team including, but not limited to: Providing training in best practices for behavior intervention; Assigning cases and managing schedules; Reviewing and providing feedback for behavior summaries and behavior plans\nPart of internal Nonviolent Crisis Intervention trainer team, collaboratively leading training for school-based staff for certification\nSupports schools with understanding and implementing MTSS and Tiered interventions\nDevelop, schedule and facilitate Behavior trainings and Professional Development for Behavior Team and other KIPP teams (i.e. schools, cohorts, regional teams, etc.)\nTrauma-Informed & Preventative Practices\nWorks closely and collaboratively with Mental Health Leadership team members to ensure alignment across department roles\nSupports the implementation of HEART (Healing Environments And Responses to Trauma) initiative at KIPP SoCal Public Schools, particularly Tier 1 interventions: Implementation of Calm Classroom (mindfulness) across schools; Establishment of Calm Corners across schools; Integration of Social and Emotional Learning within classrooms (e.g. Ripple Effects, Quaver SEL); Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports\nRecommends and teaches techniques for supporting students’ social and emotional & behavioral needs\nSubject matter expert for trauma-informed/culturally responsive behavioral interventions & SSPTs\nSupports School Psychologists in providing consultation and recommendations for designated schools’ SSPT process\nCo-leads support meetings and training for SSPT Leads at schools\n***Other duties as needed to support students, schools, family and Behavior team needs.***\n\nQualifications\nBCBA License, required\nBachelor’s degree, required\nMaster degree in Behavioral Sciences, ABA or related field, required\n Minimum 3 years of management experience of school based team members, required\nPPSC (Pupil Personnel Services Credential) or Teaching Credential , preferred\nMinimum 8 years post-Master’s degree\nBilingual in Spanish, preferred\nIdeal Characteristics\nKnowledge & commitment to anti-racism and diversity, equity, and inclusion\nCultural awareness and agility, and ability to foster trust, communication, and culture change\nDemonstrated success working with students/families from educationally under-resourced areas\nBuilds relationships and trust with ease\nSuperb organizational, planning, and implementation skills\nAbility to manage the ambiguity and multiple priorities\nAbility to communicate and interact effectively with multiple stakeholders\nExcellent written, communication, and public skills\nHigh proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word\nInitiative, innovation, advocacy, leadership, resilience, and tenacity\nExperience managing and developing school behavior professionals\nExperience leading/advising complex and/or cross-functional projects and teams\nAble to stay positive through challenges\nComfort driving between schools across Los Angeles (including San Diego and SoCal)\nDetail-oriented team player willing to roll up sleeves and get the job done\nUnquestioned integrity and commitment to KIPP SoCal Public Schools mission and community\nWillingness to go above and beyond to drive the success of a dynamic team committed to a new future for urban education\nBenefits & Compensation\n KIPP SoCal Public Schools offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position. 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