Behavior Interventionist

Organization: College Achieve Public Schools District: College Achieve Paterson Charter School Location: Paterson, NJ 07502 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 systemServe as the primary point of contact for behavioral crisis intervention and acute student issuesSupport teachers in managing classroom behavior and holding all students to high expectationsProactively circulate classrooms and hallways to monitor and reinforce school cultureSupervise breakfast, lunch, class transitions, enrichment, and dismissal to ensure order and safetyLead behavior-related parent meetings and assist in the development of individual behavior intervention plansOversee in-school suspensions and after-school detention, providing intervention-based supportMaintain accurate and confidential student discipline records, documenting conferences, incidents, and phone callsProvide professional development and daily support to staff on student discipline and behavioral strategiesCreate and present weekly/monthly reports highlighting behavioral trends, infractions, and areas for improvementHelp instruct students and staff on social-emotional learning strategies and coping mechanismsEnsure behavioral expectations are upheld both inside and outside of the classroom, including cafeterias and common areasPlan and participate in morning convocation sessions that reinforce behavioral expectations and school valuesModel the schools mission and core values in every interactionPerform other related duties as assigned by school leadership Required Qualifications Bachelors degree in a related field (Prefered)Minimum one year of experience working in an urban school setting or charter environmentProven experience in student management, behavior intervention, and crisis de-escalationDeep understanding of school culture-building and classroom behavioral systemsStrong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with students, staff, and familiesMust pass a criminal history background check and meet all state employment requirements Compensation & Benefits Salary range: 65,00075,000, commensurate with experienceComprehensive benefits package, including:NJ State Retirement Plan (pension)Medical, dental, vision, and life insuranceFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Access to professional development and lesson plan repositoryReferral programExtended 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 spacesPassion for student advocacy and emotional well-beingSolutions-oriented mindset with a calm, consistent approach to disciplineCultural competence and sensitivity to diverse school communitiesAbility to analyze behavioral data to inform strategy and decision-making