Behavior Services Program Manager

Who We Are

KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 20 tuition‑free, open‑enrollment charter public schools, within 17 Local Education Agencies (LEA), educating more than 10,000 students and supporting 8,300 alumni to and through college and beyond. Our award‑winning schools are part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network, dedicated to meeting the needs of all learners and providing the social, emotional and academic support for success in high school, college, and life.

Mission

Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and create a more just world.

What We Do

At 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.

KIPP 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.

The Opportunity

The Behavior Services Program Manager oversees the Behavior Team which consists of 7 Behavior Specialists.

• Acts 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
• Stays up-to-date with district, state, federal laws and policies as they relate to special education, behavior, discipline, and MTSS
• Makes evidence‑based and culturally responsive recommendations for the inclusion of behavioral interventions and supports within schools
• Develops 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
• Collaborates across KIPP SoCal departments to meet goals and deliverables (e.g. Special Education, Academics, Data, etc.)

• Acts as Hiring Manager for Behavior Specialists updating job descriptions (when needed), designing interviews and tasks, etc.
• Directly manages Behavior Specialists and the Behavior Team
• Supervise the implementation of behavioral supports and assessments
• Collaboratively sets performance goals, metrics, and deliverables to drive the KIPP SoCal mission and Student Services vision
• Participates and leads Peer Review meetings with the Behavior Team
• Evaluate the performance of all assigned direct reports through observations, feedback and coaching
• Creates & seeks development opportunities for the Behavior Team
• Maintains and reviews documentation
• May be asked to complete functional behavior assessments, when needed

• Like all KIPP SoCal staff, the Behavior Services Manager is a mandated reporter
• Consult with School Leadership Teams on behavioral emergencies
• Supports behavioral emergencies and is “on‑call” when Behavioral Specialists are absent or unavailable
• Experience working with child protective services, providing consultation to…