School Climate Team Member (Part Time) 2026-2027

About the role

This position requires availability during regular daytime hours. Collective Bargaining Unit none. This is a School Employees Retirement System position.

Responsibilities

• Exercises a high level of judgment and tact in working with staff, students, and visitors in Akron Public School buildings or other assigned areas.
• Implements positive programming in accordance with School Climate initiatives as well as school safety and security duties.
• Facilitates and may supervise students in refocusing and restoring their attention to classroom, school and district rules.
• Interacts with building personnel and students to ensure students successfully transition students from alternative programs into new building and/or classroom environment.
• Facilitates and supervises positive participation opportunities for students in the building within the course of the school day.
• Aids in monitoring student behavior to support a positive educational opportunity at a universal level.
• Respects and corrects students through preventative, proactive, dignified management techniques.
• Attends meetings, trainings and in-services as scheduled.
• Keeps accurate and timely reports and documents.
• Aids in creating and building restorative intervention (Peace Circles) for staff and students.
• Supports students and school staff in building their capacity to implement and carry out Restorative interventions.
• Aids and supports the administration and staff in the organization of Restorative intervention and positive behavior initiatives and projects.
• Supports the development of safe youth-centered spaces for all students and staff either virtually or face-to-face.
• Facilitates student leadership and/or student programing.
• Maintains a level of authority when interacting with students.

Qualifications

• Completion of a High School Diploma or GED
• Satisfactory BCI & FBI criminal background check done per Ohio Revised Code
• 1-3 years of experience working collaboratively in a youth-based and team-oriented environment
• A high degree of physical stamina to be capable of performing the physical demands of the job; frequent requirement to climb, walk, etc.
• CPI trained or willing to be trained within 12 months of hire date

Desired

• Excellent communication skills with a focus on transparency in order to keep multiple parties informed and engaged in a timely manner
• Good problem-solving skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• The ability to follow oral and written directions
• The ability to communicate oral and/or written ideas and directives clearly and effectively
• The ability to work well with others

Pay

Hourly rate: $19.17

Schedule

Part Time, Maximum of 24 hours/week, Time Schedule 380 (190 Days)