Non-Teaching Assistant (Climate Staff)

Requirements and Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Degree (or equivalent) with a preference for an Associate or Bachelor Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Required criminal history background check, physical and proof of U.S. citizenship, or legal resident alien status.
• PREFERRED: Interest in working with urban schools, students, and communities.

Qualifications & Responsibilities

• Under the guidance of the Assistant Principal of Climate and Culture, ensure a focused and high achieving school climate and culture.
• Work as part of the climate and culture team to develop a positive, organized, data-driven, and reflective school climate and culture, based on best practices.
• Collaborate with school staff to create an environment that is safe for students at all times and conducive to achieving the school’s vision and mission.
• Consistently and effectively execute and reinforce school wide culture systems including student arrival, dismissal, transitions, norms, expectations, code of conduct, and incentive systems.
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about scholars and classroom teachers in regard to behavior activities.
• Record student behaviors and administer socio-emotional focused procedures according to positive behavior support plans.
• Support the implementation of behavior management programs designed by teachers and/or Special Education Coordinator. This includes using reasonable judgment that is fair, equitable and considers all involved when redirecting and/or reprimanding students.
• Assist in the preparation of materials for class, classroom activities, assignments, and location of supplementary materials.
• Support discipline protocols, records, and violations (uniform, busing, etc…) assigned by the Dean of Students.
• Supervise and monitor the lunchroom before school and during lunch periods on assigned days.
• Assist scholars in/ with: admissions and dismissal daily; transitions to and from the classroom for specialty ; supervision of scholars during emergency drills; use of equipment and in day-to-day activities; navigating hallways and bathrooms.
• Observe and intervene to redirect inappropriate behavior using appropriate socio-emotional focused practices aimed at redirecting students toward positive learning behaviors.
• As needed, connect with student’s family/guardians/Lead Teacher/ Dean of Students to devise practices toward supporting a student in engaging in more positive school-based behaviors.
• Aid, monitor, and guide scholars in paying attention, participating in activities, and completing tasks.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K Matching Plan

Salary, Benefits, and Employment Period

• SALARY RANGE: Competitive salary based on education and experience.
• BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, and Vision Plan, Flexible Spending Account, 401K Matching Plan.
• EMPLOYMENT PERIOD: Ten (10) Months, non-tenureable position.