Title:   Climate Support Specialist

Department:  Student Support Services       

Reports To:   Principal

Salary:           (10 month)        Minimum-$20,598           Maximum-$41,857

Job Summary

Assists school staff with maintaining a climate conducive to learning. Monitors, tracks and supports student behavior and enforces school and classroom rules.

Essential Functions

·         Facilitates smooth transitions at the start and end of the school day

·         Assist teachers in the establishment and execution of classroom rules and procedures that support teaching and learning.

·         Enforces the Code of Student Conduct and all District policies and procedures.

·         Attends workshops and professional development sessions on climate and behavior enhancing programs and initiatives.

·         Intervenes to minimize potential conflicts between students to prevent escalation of situations.

·         Participates in the implementation of the School Climate Plan.

·         Reinforces appropriate behavior with individual students.

·         Monitor student behavior during unstructured time

Minimum Requirements

·         Associate’s degree program at an accredited college or university.

OR

·         60 credit hours in a matriculated status at an accredited college or university.

   AND

·         One year of full-time, paid or volunteer experience participating in community or schools developing or implementing conflict resolution programs. 

OR

·         High school diploma or equivalent.

·         Pass the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Highly Qualified exam.

  AND

·         One year of full-time, paid or volunteer experience participating in community or schools developing or implementing conflict resolution programs. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

·  Demonstrated knowledge of:

o   conflict resolution and de-escalation strategies.

o   current social, emotional and economic issues as they relate to urban families.

o   evidenced-based climate strategies.

·   Demonstrated ability to:

o   learn the Code of Student Conduct and all District policies and procedures.

o   work as a member of a team.

o   effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.

o   establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.