Americorp Behavior Specialist SailFuture - 3.8 Saint Petersburg, FL Job Details 3 hours ago Benefits Tuition reimbursement Qualifications Student supervision Relationship building (classroom management strategies) Behavioral standards enforcement in schools Student emotional support Team leadership Performance feedback (performance evaluation method) School-specific educational policy implementation Experience working with high schoolers Driver's License Driving Safe environment creation School policy and procedure enforcement Overseeing student conduct policies Student engagement classroom management Constructive feedback for students Working with youth Entry level Providing feedback to students Full Job Description About SailFuture SailFuture is a nonprofit organization in St. Petersburg, Florida, dedicated to helping youth who have experienced significant life challenges build meaningful, independent futures. Through residential foster care, a private high school, workforce development, international sailing expeditions, and social enterprises, we provide young people with the relationships, education, and opportunities they need to achieve economic freedom. Our Construction Team plays a critical role in that mission. Every renovation and new construction project helps expand safe housing for disadvantaged youth while generating revenue that directly supports scholarships and tuition assistance for students at SailFuture Academy. AmeriCorps Behavior Specialist SailFuture is recruiting a dynamic and relatable leader to motivate and support students in a project-based high school. The AmeriCorps Behavior Specialist is an entry-level educational leadership and behavior management role. You will support students throughout the school day, help oversee general school operations, and assist with transportation as needed. You will help implement school behavior policies, processes, and procedures. The ideal candidate charismatically engages students who may temporarily disengage from class or need to step away to refocus. Responsibilities Assist with transportation of students from their internships and externships Help ensure a safe classroom environment, both physically and emotionally Ensure students uphold community standards in the classroom and within our community Create a space for students to fail forward and improve their mastery of target objectives Provide real-time, constructive feedback to help students grow Provide individualized input for each student in term-end review meetings Work with teens in a one-on-one environment Build meaningful relationships and trust with students to improve their behavior, educational performance, and social relationships Qualifications Our recruitment team is excited to review applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are seeking candidates who bring: Valid Florida driver's license with a clean driving record Willingness to learn and provide feedback Undaunted attitude toward new, unique challenges in order to catalyze meaningful social change Excitement about creating inclusive spaces where each student is seen, heard, and valued Patience and empathy, with a big heart and a desire to support students through challenges Collaborative approach Flexibility and willingness to pitch in when and as needed Entrepreneurial thinking and creative problem solving Leadership and effective communication, both written and oral Passion for reimagining education