School Behavioral Specialist

ReGeneration, founded in 2016, is a nationally ranked charter program with nine charter schools located in Illinois and Ohio. ReGeneration serves over 1800 students of whom 99% are minority and 86% are low income. U.S. News and World Report’s 2021 School Ranking listed all ReGeneration elementary schools among the top ten charter elementary schools in Illinois. The recent CREDO study from Stanford University named ReGeneration as the top gap busting schools in ELA in the state of Illinois and third in Math. ReGeneration’s mission is to ensure that all children have equal access to a high quality, college-preparatory education through academic excellence and the content of their character.

We are seeking an experienced full-time Behavioral Specialist. This individual will collaborate with school staff to create a learner-centered, friendly and safe school environment. He/she must also have a proven track record of articulating high expectations and promoting appropriate social behavior. The Behavioral Specialist is actively involved in our discipline system to de-escalate student misconduct, and re-direct them to be successful in the classroom and school community.

Qualifications:

• Believes low-income students can become college and career ready.

• Willingness to work long hours to successfully get the job done.

• High expectations on personal and team performance.

• Flexible to changing priorities and conditions.

• Demonstrate initiative and creativity.

• Communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Hold a high school degree (or G.E.D. equivalent)

• 1-2 years of school experience.

• Successfully complete pre-employment background check.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing a positive, orderly learning environment that engages students and maximizes on-task behavior.

• Great verbal communication skills, time management, and organization skills, and exceptional customer service.

• Exercise good judgment when responding to safety and security violations and emergencies.

• Exercise dignity and respect when interacting with students at all times.

• Develop positive rapport with school staff and students to contribute to working conditions conducive to building a professional learning community.

• Create and follow protocols for the safe and orderly entry, dismissal, and movement of students throughout the school grounds.

• Monitor student behavior to make informed decisions and provide effective communication.

• Prevent trespassing, vandalism, loitering or other acts that contribute to an unsafe or disorderly environment.

• Participate in professional development training to ensure ongoing growth.

• Other duties as assigned.

ReGeneration is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age or disability.