Behavior Coach

New York, NY April 17, 2026 Full Time

At Sage Alliance Schools, we support students in grades 5–12 through rigorous academics paired with therapeutic services. Guided by care, resilience, and community, we prepare students to thrive inside and outside the classroom. Join our team and empower students to succeed.

As a Behavioral Coach at Sage Alliance, you will play a key role in creating a safe, structured, and supportive environment for students. Through mentoring, role modeling, and guidance, you will help students build decision making skills, manage behaviors, and grow both academically and emotionally. Working closely with school leadership and staff, you will make a meaningful impact on students’ day to day success.

What You’ll Need

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience

  • Experience working with adolescents, ideally in an educational or behavioral setting

  • Knowledge of behavior modification techniques and mental health supports

  • Strong communication, problem solving, and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and staff

  • Ability to remain calm, responsive, and professional in high pressure situations

What You’ll Do

  • Provide students with guidance, support, and structure through mentoring and role modeling

  • Build strong, positive relationships with students while promoting respect, empathy, and accountability

  • Respond to behavioral concerns and help enforce school expectations

  • Support students in developing decision making and conflict resolution skills

  • Collaborate with school leadership and staff to maintain a safe environment

  • Document student behavior, communication, and incidents in a timely and accurate manner

  • Assist with referrals to outside services and support student needs as appropriate

  • Utilize de escalation and crisis intervention techniques when necessary

  • Provide classroom coverage and support instructional needs when needed

Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • Enjoy both paid time off and extra paid school breaks (for select roles), plus paid holidays

  • Wellness perks including gym discounts, mindfulness apps, and prescription savings

  • Tuition reimbursement, career development programs, and leadership training

  • 401(k) retirement savings with a 4% company match and immediate vesting

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Free Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, life coaching, and mental health resources

  • Life insurance, disability coverage, and Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions at no cost to you

Sage Alliance Schools is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected].

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