High School - School Culture Support Specialist 26-27

About the role

Family Life Academy Charter School (FLACS) is a network of high-performing charter schools in the South Bronx. We create the conditions for self-empowerment for all our K-12 students to excel academically, take responsibility for their own learning, and affirm human values, today, in college, and beyond. We are guided by the mission of revolutionizing education for students from K-12.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate peer mediations and conflict resolution conversations.
• Run reset circles and implement restorative practices when disciplinary issues arise.
• Provide in-the-moment behavior support to students and staff throughout the school day.
• Design and implement student community service initiatives tied to school expectations.
• Partner with staff to support classroom management and school-wide behavior expectations.
• Track and analyze incident reports using school-based systems.
• Complete and submit required network incident reports and documentation.
• Conduct bullying investigations and ensure appropriate follow-up in compliance with DASA and school policy.
• Communicate with families regarding behavioral incidents, investigations, and school expectations.
• Lead intake meetings for mid-year transfers or returning students to review the school’s culture and discipline code.
• Reinforce consistent implementation of the student code of conduct.
• Collaborate with school leaders to identify culture trends and propose solutions.
• Monitor and support student compliance with school policies including uniforms, electronics, and behavioral expectations.
• Run and manage student lunch periods to ensure a positive, orderly environment.
• Monitor and support student behavior during non-instructional times, including arrival, dismissal, hallway transitions, and recess.
• Reinforce consistent implementation of the student code of conduct across all school settings.

Requirements

• Prior experience in youth development, behavioral intervention, or restorative justice strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with students, families, and staff.
• Ability to remain calm, fair, and consistent when navigating challenging situations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to track data and manage documentation.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field (education, social sciences, or other relevant discipline) strongly preferred.
• NYS Department of Education fingerprint clearance and background checks.

Qualifications

• Experience working with diverse student populations.
• Knowledge of restorative justice practices and conflict resolution techniques.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with students, families, and staff.
• Experience with data tracking and documentation.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.

Benefits

FLACS offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

$54,000 - $60,000 annually.

Schedule

This is a 10-month full-time position.