Behavior Interventionist

• Behavior Interventionist
• Location: College Achieve Paterson Charter School/ Paterson, NJOrganization: College Achieve Public Schools
• Position Overview
• College Achieve Public Schools is seeking a proactive and student-focused behavior interventionist to support the development of a positive, structured, and achievement-oriented school culture at one of our middle schools
• This individual will work closely with school leadership and staff to address behavioral challenges, support classroom management, and build meaningful relationships with students
• The Behavior Interventionist will serve as a vital resource in reinforcing consistent expectations, modeling professional conduct, and maintaining a supportive environment where all students can thrive.Key

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with school administration to maintain a consistent, fair, and positive discipline system
• Serve as the primary point of contact for behavioral crisis intervention and acute student issues
• Support teachers in managing classroom behavior and holding all students to high expectations
• Proactively circulate classrooms and hallways to monitor and reinforce school culture
• Supervise breakfast, lunch, class transitions, enrichment, and dismissal to ensure order and safety
• Lead behavior-related parent meetings and assist in the development of individual behavior intervention plans
• Oversee in-school suspensions and after-school detention, providing intervention-based support
• Maintain accurate and confidential student discipline records, documenting conferences, incidents, and phone calls
• Provide professional development and daily support to staff on student discipline and behavioral strategies
• Create and present weekly/monthly reports highlighting behavioral trends, infractions, and areas for improvement
• Help instruct students and staff on social-emotional learning strategies and coping mechanisms
• Ensure behavioral expectations are upheld both inside and outside of the classroom, including cafeterias and common areas
• Plan and participate in morning convocation sessions that reinforce behavioral expectations and school values
• Model the school's mission and core values in every interaction
• Perform other related duties as assigned by school leadership
• Required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Prefered)Minimum one year of experience working in an urban school setting or charter environment
• Proven experience in student management, behavior intervention, and crisis de-escalation
• Deep understanding of school culture-building and classroom behavioral systems
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with students, staff, and families
• Must pass a criminal history background check and meet all state employment

Requirements

• Compensation &

Salary

• range
• $60,000-$80,000, commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive

Benefits

• package, including:NJ State Retirement Plan (pension)Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Access to professional development and lesson plan repository
• Referral program
• Extended time off during Thanksgiving and winter breaks
• Evaluation
• Behavior Interventionists are evaluated annually based on the effectiveness of behavioral systems, collaboration with staff, and their impact on school culture and student outcomes.Skills & Attributes
• Strong presence and visibility in school spaces
• Passion for student advocacy and emotional well-being
• Solutions-oriented mindset with a calm, consistent approach to discipline
• Cultural competence and sensitivity to diverse school communities
• Ability to analyze behavioral data to inform strategy and decision-making