IA: Discipline and School Safety

About the role

Manhattan Charter School is a high‑performing charter school located on the Lower East Side in New York City. Founded in 2005 as a 501c3 nonprofit, the school is committed to providing students with the tools and support necessary for success, aiming to close opportunity, imagination, and achievement gaps for high‑need scholars.

The Internal Affairs (IA) Discipline and School Safety position reports to the Building Principal and supports the school leadership team in processing discipline referrals, maintaining a positive school climate, ensuring safety, and executing Multi‑Tiered Systems of Support.

Position is full‑time, in‑person on the Lower East Side, with no remote work option.

Responsibilities

• Supports the school leadership team in the processing of discipline referrals in a timely manner.
• Supports meetings with students to process discipline referrals and reinforce school values during these meetings.
• Assists in communicating and interacting with parents regarding student discipline issues and during parent meetings as needed.
• Performs data entry and other related tasks as instructed by the Principal or designee.
• Adheres to all guidelines and protocol as set forth in the Student Handbook & Code of Conduct.
• Ensures efficient data collection in the building through the Multi‑Tiered Systems of Support – ensures referrals are written by staff members before an incident is processed and ensures that all incidents are documented.
• Supports during mediations, parent meetings, and return from suspension meetings.
• Supports ensuring a positive school climate and culture and executing school‑wide systems to support safety and order within a nurturing scholar‑centered environment.
• Supports the execution of a Multi‑Tiered Systems of Support, including participation and action plans of the Tiered Intervention Teams.
• May push in to support in classrooms as needed.
• Leads school safety in the building.
• Interacts positively and displays sensitivity when dealing with students, colleagues, parents, and community members.
• Supports the execution of the discipline systems and tools (kickboard).
• Supports in providing classroom supports for behavior management.
• Supports that expectations are taught, reinforced, and monitored at the school‑wide level.
• Aids in the execution of advisory lessons and small group lessons (Tier II).
• Monitors the hallway to help maintain an orderly environment.
• Supports locker/lock distribution process.
• Responsible for acknowledging students meeting expectations to promote motivation and success.
• Participates in school celebrations in the success of individual students and groups of students.
• Supports with Tier 1 and Tier 2 interventions as requested.
• Monitors school entrances and exits to ensure only authorized personnel and visitors enter the premises.
• Conducts routine patrols of the building and surrounding property to identify and address potential security risks.
• Responds promptly and effectively to security incidents, emergencies, or disturbances, ensuring the safety of all individuals on‑site.
• Collaborates closely with the DOE Safety Officer to align security practices and protocols.
• Maintains a log of security incidents and prepares detailed reports as necessary.
• Attends safety meetings or training sessions as required by the school.
• Assists in implementing and enforcing DOE and school‑specific safety procedures, including drills and crisis response plans.
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