Behavior Support Specialist

Desired Experience and Qualifications:

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Registered Behavior Technician

Crisis Prevention Intervention Certification

Experience teaching or servicing children

Associates degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary for first year teachers begins at $56,171; those with a conferred advanced degree begins at $61,909. Salary is commensurate with experience. Staff members receive up to a 2% yearly raise. To establish consistent salary practices, the compensation package is derived from the regional KIPP Nashville Public Schools pay scale. This position is exempt and will follow a 10-month work schedule.

Robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, supplemental insurance,  and life insurance policy options. Application for these benefits may be made immediately upon employment. The policy is effective upon the first of the month following the first day of work.

Certificated staff have access to the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System pension plan (TCRS). Eligible employees contribute 5%, and KIPP matches up to 6%. Employees may also be eligible for a 401k in which KIPP will contribute 5%.

The vacation package for salaried employees includes 29 paid days throughout the 10-month work schedule (including holidays, fall break, spring break, Thanksgiving break, winter break, as well as summer break. In addition employees in this role are allotted 6 PTO days. Employees are allotted an additional 2 days after every 2 consecutive years of employment. Eligible staff members receive payment for unused PTO days at the end of the fiscal year.

Adoption/Parental Caregiver Leave- up to 10 weeks parental leave for the primary caregiver and 2 weeks parental leave for the secondary caregiver paid at 100%.

Position Overview:

The Behavior Support Specialist will lead support for students with special needs to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth. The Behavior Support Specialist will provide critical guidance to Lead Teachers to ensure that all staff are complying with and meeting the needs of students with special needs.

Responsibilities of the Behavior Support Specialist will include, but are not limited to:

Proactive Responsibilities:

Work closely with the Assistant Principal of Culture and Assistant Principal of Student Support Services to establish a positive, structured, and achievement-oriented school culture.

Assist in the implementation of positive school investment systems.

Location: Nashville

Salary Range: BA Scale $55,000-$90,000 | MA+ Scale $60,000-$98,000

About KIPP Nashville Public Schools

KIPP Nashville Public Schools is a network of high-performing, free, open-enrollment K-12 schools that has been committed to positively affecting student outcomes in Nashville since 2005. KIPP Nashville is part of the acclaimed KIPP Network, which educates 100,000+ students nationwide and supports students from Pre-Kindergarten through college, career and beyond. Through the KIPP Forward program, our team helps students identify their career of highest aspiration and develop the skills and confidence to chase their dreams. KIPP Nashville currently operates

3 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools

and we are excited to open our doors to one additional school in 2025 in response to strong community demand.