Behavior Support Technician, Middle School

ABOUT MERIDIAN PCS

Meridian is a PreK-8th grade school located in Washington DC’s vibrant U Street Corridor. Our mission is to inspire a passion for learning in our students and to help them build their self-confidence and self-respect through academic achievement. Our 650+ students are a diverse mix of African American, Latino, Asian, African, and White students. Almost 30% of our students are English language learners, and we have one of the largest Hispanic populations in DC charter schools. We are committed to building a community of teachers and staff who reflect the rich diversity of our student body. Our middle school campus serves nearly 200 students in the Columbia Heights neighborhood in grades 6-8.

Meridian is committed to serving families from our local communities; and one-third of our students live within a half mile of the school. The U Street Corridor was once the heart of black culture in DC and offers a tangible historical archive for our students, and Columbia Heights is one of the most racially and economically diverse neighborhoods in the District. We are also proud of the fact that Meridian is a school of choice for parents— all eight wards of the city are represented among our student population.

Meridian’s strengths include two beautiful and historic campuses, with nearby outdoor and recreational grounds; state of the art technology for students and teachers; updated and aligned curricula; an academic program laser-focused on student growth, achievement, and social-emotional development; extensive professional development and support for teachers and leaders; and a school culture grounded in student achievement, collaboration, and student-centered learning.

Join us as we continue to take Meridian from good to great! For additional information about Meridian visit mpcs-dc.org.

ABOUT THE POSITION

We are seeking a Behavior Support Technician to work with students in 6th through 8th grade for the 2024-2025 school year. This position is a 10-month, instructional, full-time, hourly position, reporting to the Middle School Principal. A behavior technician works from 7:45 am - 4:00 pm during the regular academic year. The position may require occasional evening and/or weekend commitments outside of the regular school hours.

A Behavior Support Technician at Meridian is directly accountable to the Middle School Principal for student academic success, maintenance of rigorous school culture, and mission advancement. Behavior Support Technicians are responsible for the following:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Embody Meridian Public Charter School’s vision for school culture, (engaging, enjoyable structured, safe, and motivated to achieve) the organizational elements, and code of conduct
• Prepare Common Core-aligned assignments for each grade level to complete during in-school suspension (ISS)
• Maintain up-to-date student discipline records, identifying trends, and responding appropriately
• Respond to challenging behaviors in the classroom; implement tiered discipline strategies
• Implement Tier 2 and Tier 3 behavior interventions; monitor progress towards tiered RTI goals
• Participate in school-wide family engagement activities
• Participate and facilitate individual student meeting to maximize success during instruction
• Enter behavior referrals into behavior tracking system for appropriate grade-levels
• Build and maintain relationships with scholars, colleagues, and parents
• Complete duties as assigned which includes lunch duty, arrival, dismissal, and grade-band transitions

QUALIFICATIONS

Ideal candidates will have the following education and experience:

• Demonstrated ability and passion to work with students and families from diverse backgrounds and special needs
• Be at least 18 years of age, hold a high school diploma or equivalent; and meet one of the below:
• Possession of an associate’s degree from an accredited college/university, OR;
• Completion of two years of full-time study (48-60 semester credit hours or 72 quarter credits) at an accredited college/university AND;
• At least one year of experience working with students with special needs and/or K-12 classroom support.
• Possess a commitment to educating students for academic achievement and empowering students to make healthy lifestyle choices.
• Believe in the capacity of every student for high academic achievement and a commitment to creating a highly structured, effective, and fun learning environment.
• Spanish language skills a plus

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Meridian teachers and staff are compensated competitively for their time and have opportunities to earn additional income through leadership opportunities at the school level, offering extracurricular clubs and sports for students, and facilitating tutoring programs. A behavior support technician is paid on an hourly basis at a rate of $19.50 - $25.03, commensurate with education and experience.

HOW TO APPLY

Do you embody a love of learning? Do you believe in the importance of educating the whole child? Do you want to help Meridian continue to grow from good to great? Apply today!

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Meridian Public Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The School’s EEO policy prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, disability, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Meridian PCS prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability. Under this policy, equal employment opportunity is required in recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, termination, compensation, benefits, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as required by applicable law.