Manager of Climate and Culture [BASAS 4A] (SY26-27)

Responsibilities

• Restorative Justice, Circle Practice, and Mediation
• Lead students and staff in Circle Practice/Restorative Justice practices school-wide.
• Facilitate mediations between students and between students and adults.
• Student Behavior and Discipline Management
• Manage and align the school community on school culture expectations including interventions, discipline, and incentives.
• Supervise the consistent and fair administration of school policies regarding student conduct and discipline.
• Handle disciplinary infractions, including classroom disturbances, suspension procedures, and hearings.
• Family and Community Engagement
• Establish and maintain contact with parents/guardians to ensure student success.
• Career Development and Engagement
• Coordinate and oversee family meetings related to student attendance, behavior, and discipline.
• Strengthen and engage families as partners in planning and problem-solving.
• Facilitate parent education and involvement in school culture policies.
• Student Support and Development
• Develop and maintain a positive behavior system for students who need to step out of class temporarily.
• Implement disciplinary policies and procedures, including family communication and coordination of hearings.
• Support students through de-escalation when needed.
• Professional Development and Staff Support
• Model professional behaviors and contribute to school-wide development.
• Facilitate professional development for teachers and paras on restorative justice/circle practice and effective classroom management.
• Aid in the evaluation of non-instructional and support staff.
• Operational Management and School Safety
• Support with ensuring safety and security of school hallways, classrooms, and school grounds.
• Work with staff to develop and implement safety protocols and handbooks.
• Work with appropriate staff to create and distribute school safety plans.
• Manage in-school suspension protocols and classrooms.
• School Climate and Culture
• Drive the creation and maintenance of school operational systems to support a positive school climate.
• Supervise the implementation of school-wide support and outreach programs.
• Develop a system for measuring school climate and culture improvements, including discipline and attendance data.
• Cook up a multi-tiered system of social and emotional supports for students and families.
• Data Management and Reporting
• Maintain data entry into SIS and other databases.
• Maintain accurate school discipline records for students, including collecting culture/discipline referrals from staff and delivering prompt follow-through.
• Analyze, track, and report behavioral data to monitor student social-emotional development.
• Create and analyze climate surveys for students and teachers.
• School-Wide Events and Activities
• Attend field trips and community events as assigned.
• Support planning and facilitation of school-based events.
• Participate in the creation and execution of after-school academic programs to improve student outcomes.
• Cook up and oversee school-wide student activities and events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• 3-5 years experience in urban school school system working with a diverse ethnic student body
• Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Google Drive Suite
• Comfort and familiarity with student information databases (Aspen, SIS, etc)