Middle School Climate Specialist

District: Muskegon Public Schools
Location: Charles Hackley Middle School
Reports to: Building Principal
Position available: 2026–27 Academic Year

About the role

This full-time (40 hours/week) Climate Specialist position is supported either partially or fully through grant funding. Continued employment in this role is contingent upon the availability of such funding. If the grant funding is reduced, discontinued, or eliminated, the position may be reduced or eliminated accordingly.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or minimum of 60 college credits
• Experience in working with at-risk youth in an urban, multicultural community
• Experience with customer service or interpersonal services
• Criminal history background check
• Pre-employment physical may be required

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in education or human services
• Multiple years of experience working with at-risk students in a school setting
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Extensive training/experience in relevant youth work
• Demonstrated soft skills as an employee:
  • Excellent attendance
  • Punctual
  • Positive reviews of past performance
  • Positive and respectful attitude and conduct toward all people
• Availability to work outside of the school day
• Ability to use technology as it applies to the performance of duties

Responsibilities

See attached job description for full details.

Pay

Salary range: $41,383.00–$61,428.00, commensurate with credentials and level of experience and in accordance with MPS salary schedule.