Coordinator of Behavioral Support

Full time position to begin August 1, 2025

Perelman Jewish Day School seeks a Coordinator of Behavioral Support who is collaborative, resourceful, and organized. This role reports to the Stern Center Principal and works within the Academic Leadership Team. This professional is focused on behavior of our youngest students - Ganon (Pre-K), Gan (Kindergarten) and First Grade as well as discipline for all students (Pre-K through 5th grade). The Coordinator of Behavioral Support employs a variety of strategies that aim to enhance the climate of the school community and positively influence student behavior.

Successful candidates will work well independently and collaboratively, possess strong communication and organizational skills allowing them to oversee student behavior and discipline, and to communicate with educators, families and external vendors.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct assessments of students to identify triggers and patterns of challenging behavior
• Observe students in classrooms, at lunch, and at recess as needed and requested
• Intervene during challenging student situations and connect students with appropriate internal or external support services
• Work with students on coping strategies to aid during behavioral escalations
• Address and resolve conflicts, behavioral challenges, and personal issues among students
• Collaborate with teachers to implement classroom management strategies
• Collaborate with the Coordinator of Social and Emotional Support and Coordinator of Learning Support, as needed, in support of students and teachers
• Communicate regularly with families to discuss student progress, concerns, and goals being sure to follow up in a timely manner
• Coordinate and liaise with external vendors and community organizations to bring additional resources and expertise into the school
• Maintain accurate records of student interactions, interventions, and progress
• Serve as a member of the school’s Academic Leadership Team, attending weekly meetings and leading key projects and initiatives
• Support the process of creating Learning Plans and participate in related meetings when necessary and when related to behavioral learning
• Support faculty in their roles as advisors and teachers, provide information and resources both in and out of the classroom around certain topics as needed, for example updates on new research, interventions, and behavioral support strategies
• Meet regularly with teachers and Academic Leadership Team members to discuss issues concerning students and to review case studies, and referrals for appropriate services
• Provide parental support and guidance related to behavioral topics; participate in parent conferences when requested
• Maintain a current and accurate referral database of service providers; connect parents with outside therapeutic referrals as needed
• Serve on Perelman’s Admissions Committee, which includes but is not limited to: evaluating student applications by observing prospective students during visiting days and in their current school environments 
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Stern Center Principal

Job Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in School Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or Special Education required; BCBA certification preferred
• 5 years of experience; previous experience in an independent school setting preferred
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and high degree of cultural competency, with the ability to build and maintain effective professional relationships with students, faculty, staff, families, external vendors and community organizations
• A deep understanding of child development, behavioral support, social-emotional learning, and mental health practices
• Proficiency in conflict resolutions, crisis intervention, and behavior management
• Strong capacity to navigate difficult conversations
• Able to design and implement innovative programs that enhance student success
• Strong organizational and technological skills, with the ability to manage data and communication
• Commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive school environment
• High-energy and enthusiasm about working in the Jewish day school atmosphere

Perelman Jewish Day School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Compensation for this position ranges from $70,000 to $85,000 annually; compensation is commensurate with experience, and includes a competitive benefits package. Paid time off includes Jewish and secular holidays, two lengthy school vacations, 10 - 20 vacation days (depending on job tenure) to be taken over the summer, and additional PTO. Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, FSA, 403(b), and tuition remission.

This is a 12-month, in person position. The school day at Perelman runs from 8:20 am - 3:30 pm and the expectation for members of the Academic Leadership Team is that they are minimally here from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Tuesday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm on Mondays, and 8:00 am - 2:45 pm on Fridays in the winter months. As an Academic Leadership Team member, the times can and will vary depending on day and workload and this should be discussed regularly with your supervisor. Administrators also have late duty responsibilities and Sunday admissions obligations from time to time.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through April 9, 2025.

About Perelman Jewish Day School

Perelman Jewish Day School was founded in 1956 in a small room in the basement of Har Zion Temple in Philadelphia, with just 39 students enrolled. Today, we’re known as Raymond and Ruth Perelman Jewish Day School. Over the last 6 decades, we’ve expanded to serve over 350 students, Jr K-5, in two centers located on two beautiful campuses in Wynnewood and Melrose Park. We are accredited by the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS), are a member of the Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (ADVIS) and Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools. Our mission is to provide students with Jewish-values based education within the context of a rigorous academic program. The goal of our school is to develop confident, accomplished and compassionate graduates who have a sound understanding of their history and culture as both Americans and Jews. Our school serves students from all types of families and socio-economic backgrounds. We are a diverse and caring community, where every student has a special place.

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