Crisis Responder

Description

Solterra Academy provides comprehensive special education for students aged 5 to 22 requiring intensive intervention due to severe emotional, behavioral, cognitive, developmental, and/or learning challenges. We believe in fostering an environment that is supportive, developmentally appropriate, and tailored to specific individual needs. Our dedication lies in the cooperative, self-motivated, adjusted, and academically accomplished development of each child.

Crisis Responders support students in emotional and behavioral crises using Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) skills to de-escalate situations in a developmentally appropriate manner. They provide individualized attention, support, and monitoring, collaborating with each student’s primary team to implement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) aimed at helping students develop social problem-solving, stress management, and anger control skills. Crisis Responders play a vital role in maintaining a safe and structured school environment by utilizing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and TCI strategies.

Position Type: Full-Time Hourly position plus summer school requirement

Starting Hourly Rate: $22.00

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM (In-Person)

Summer Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM (In-Person)

Please note: This position requires a year-round commitment, including both the regular school year and our summer session. We do not offer summer-only employment.

Requirements :

• Respond promptly to staff requests for assistance in de-escalating students in crisis using TCI techniques.
• Proactively support students to minimize the likelihood of a behavioral crisis.

Behavior Management:

• Implement PBIS strategies consistently and effectively.
• Utilize TCI techniques to support students emotionally and behaviorally.
• Follow each student’s Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) throughout the school day.
• Establish and maintain appropriate personal boundaries and set limits with students.
• Exhibit cultural sensitivity and understanding in all interactions with students and families.
• Use a therapeutic tone and demonstrate patience during daily interactions with students.

Data Tracking:

• Record student performance data as directed by teachers and primary team members.
• Complete Behavioral Incident Reports (BIRs) and Restraint/Seclusion documentation in a timely manner.

Transportation:

• Assist with student transportation to field trips, job sites, and emergency transport home when necessary.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 6 months experience using TCI techniques in a therapeutic setting.
• At least 6 months experience working with children and adolescents who have emotional or behavioral challenges.
• Must be physically capable of demonstrating and implementing TCI-approved emergency restraint techniques.
• Valid driver’s license, with the ability to obtain any additional licenses required to transport students.

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which include drug testing based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check.