81 Best 1 month Jobs in Metairie, Louisiana (September 2025)

KIPP New Orleans Schools

High School Behavior Interventionist

14 days ago

New Orleans

Job DescriptionCompany Description KIPP New Orleans Schools (KNOS) is a non-profit network of 13 college/career-preparatory, public charter schools serving approximately 5,000 elementary, middle, and high school students, and over 2,000 alumni. While each of our schools is as unique as the community to which it belongs, we are united around a shared promise: To build academically excellent schools that create unlimited opportunity for all students. For 20 years, we have a proven track record of preparing students for success in college, career, and beyond. At KIPP, you have the freedom to innovate and the support to grow. You never stop learning, and you’re part of a national network that’s leading the way in getting students from underserved communities to and through college, and beyond. As the largest charter school management organization in New Orleans, we serve nearly 15% of the city’s students, so we need passionate teammates to join us to make their impact at KIPP. Where will YOU take us? Click here to learn more about teaching and working at KIPP! Job Description The Behavior Interventionist is a school-based teammate who helps create calm, predictable classrooms so students can learn, and families and teachers feel supported. The role provides targeted small-group and 1:1 coaching, de-escalation, and restorative re-entry in close partnership with the Dean of Culture, teachers, counselors, and student support teams. Success looks like fewer repeat incidents, more instructional time for supported students, timely and accurate documentation, and clear follow-through on plans. The Behavior Interventionist implements established routines and intervention plans, manages an in-school support space when assigned, and promptly escalates safety issues to school leaders. The responsibilities and essential functions of the role include: Intervention & Student Support * Provide targeted Tier 2–3 supports (check-in/check-out, small-group/1:1 coaching, behavior skill-building). * Implement, monitor, and document Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs); contribute observations for FBAs. * Facilitate restorative conversations/circles; coordinate re-entry plans after removals/suspensions. * Manage an in-school support room when assigned; keep students engaged in academic work. Proactive Culture Building * Model high-expectation, warm-strict routines in hallways, transitions, arrival/dismissal, and lunch. * Teach and reinforce schoolwide expectations; support classroom routines at teacher request. * Promote attendance and on-time transitions through positive incentives and family partnership. Crisis Response & Safety * Apply trained de-escalation strategies and restorative approaches to defuse situations before they escalate. * Implement crisis-prevention protocols, including safe physical intervention techniques when required and only if properly trained (e.g., CPI or equivalent). * Collaborate with school leaders, counselors, and security staff (if applicable) to assess and manage safety risks. * Support re-entry planning for students following crisis incidents to promote long-term success. Data, Documentation & Compliance * Track interventions, incidents, and progress in DeansList (and related systems); analyze trends with the Dean of Culture. * Support IDEA/504 alignment by implementing accommodations and logging services as directed. * Communicate regularly with families; participate in MTSS meetings and share student updates. Collaboration & Professional Learning * Partner with teachers, counselors, SPED teams, and leaders to align supports with academic goals. * Attend and apply training in restorative practices, trauma-informed care, and crisis prevention. Qualifications Required * High School Degree or Equivalent * At least 2 years of PreK-12 experience with a track record of success working with children/adolescents in schools or youth services. * Skilled in relationship-building, de-escalation, and culturally responsive, trauma-informed practice. * Demonstrated proficiency in all Google and MS Office Suite applications, with expertise in Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Outlook * A personal affinity to our mission and vision, as well as demonstrated commitment to our 5 core beliefs - Relentlessness, Elevation, Achievement, Community, and Hope. * Successful completion of State and Federal Criminal Background Check: All offers are considered pending until the successful completion of a professional reference check, including your most recent supervisor, as well as a state/federal background check. Preferred * Experience with MTSS/RTI, restorative practices, or behavior intervention programs. * CPI or equivalent crisis-prevention certification (or willingness to obtain). * Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Vietnamese). Commitments: * Maintain a friendly, respectful, professional and courteous attitude with all people, including all KNOS employees, Board members, community and philanthropic partners, funders, and vendors. * Model superior customer service behavior by maintaining positive relationships with all KNOS stakeholders. * Contribute as a positive and effective team member; work effectively with other team members to accomplish KNOS goals. * Be prompt and available for flexible scheduling; be honest and fair in all professional dealings. Physical & Mental Demands: The physical demands and environmental conditions described below are representative, but not exhaustive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. All of these physical requirements should be able to be performed with clarity, coherence and connectedness of the KNOS vision, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. * While performing the duties of this job, the individual is regularly required to communicate information and ideas effectively so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations, including noisy environments such as cafeterias and playgrounds, to more moderate situations such as classrooms or large group professional settings * Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). * Read, analyze, and interpret data (emails, memos, letters, etc.) and maintain visual attention and mental concentration for significant periods of time. * Able to sit and work at a desk/computer for extended periods of time and lift/move up to 30 lbs occasionally Work Environment: * This is a 100% on‑site position. The duties described above are essential functions that require the employee’s physical presence at the work location; they cannot be performed remotely. Duties are performed in a school environment and may require traveling to other school facilities using employee's personal transportation. * This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and various digital devices. * This is a full-time position with a 40-hour work week. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Work Authorization: * Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer. Additional Information * Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience, and we routinely engage in compensation analysis for all roles across the organization to ensure that we remain competitive in the market * 403(b) retirement plan – KNOS matches 100% of employee contribution up to the first 5% of salary and any bonuses. Vested immediately in 403(b) * KNOS employees are eligible for health and wellbeing benefits starting the first day of the month following their Date of Hire * Comprehensive, customizable health coverage, including disability, life insurance, hospital indemnity, FSAs for health and dependent care, and free dental and vision for employees * KNOS employees are provided ~30 paid holidays, as well as additional paid time off * Opportunities for on-going professional development Disclaimer: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This job description is designed to outline the primary duties, qualifications, and job scope for this particular position, but does not limit the employee or KNOS to only the work identified herein. It is our hope and expectation that employees will offer their services, experiences, ideas, and innovation as necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors. This job description shall not constitute or be construed as a promise of employment or as a contract between the KNOS and any of its employees. KIPP New Orleans Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer: At KIPP New Orleans Schools, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran service, genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. KNOS expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on any of the characteristics listed here. Improper interference with the ability of KNOS employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. KNOS complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the KNOS has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

1 month jobs in Metairie, LouisianaCreate job alerts

Popular jobs searches in Metairie, Louisiana

Popular 1 month jobs locations