Climate and Culture Coach
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- Central Administration
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- Mar 19, 2024 Post Date
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Title: Climate and Culture Coach
Union Affiliation: Not Represented by a Union
Salary Range: $67,273 - $87,219
The School District of Philadelphia is committed to becoming the fastest improving District in the country and transforming the educational opportunities it offers to our city’s more than 200,000 students. The District seeks leaders who have a passion for working with schools and communities who are committed to ensuring all students achieve. Serving a population as diverse as ours requires creativity, commitment and vision. Will you join us?
Job Summary
Facilitates the development of the District infrastructure to implement a comprehensive multi-tiered system of supports for behavior (MTSS) focused on school-wide and classroom behavior strategies (universal supports, Tier I, or restorative practices) and individual or small group strategies (targeted behavioral interventions, or Tier II). These strategies are designed to improve school staff behavior practices, as well as school and classroom climate, for the purpose of improved student behavior. Facilitates the infrastructure needed to implement MTSS and/or restorative practices, and/or Social Emotional Learning (SEL) District-wide by coordinating the delivery of professional development by vendors to school leadership teams and school-based staff on behavioral intervention. Participates in systems- level planning, monitors implementation, and identifies present and emerging needs through data collection and analysis, and ongoing communications with school teams.
Essential Functions
• Coordinates the delivery of professional development by vendors on Tier 1 (universal) behavioral interventions to school-based staff and administrators, including administrators, teachers, counselors, social workers, nurses, paraprofessionals, and other school-based staff.
• Assesses school climate using the school climate tool and provides feedback to school leadership teams.
• Analyzes data to monitor the effectiveness of targeted and supplemental behavioral interventions.
• Ensures that schools receive the necessary support to successfully implement Tier 1 and Tier 2 strategies.
• Creates and/or maintains records, documents and other artifacts necessary to ensure grant compliance of the coordinated early intervention services portion of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
• Consults with the Office of Specialized Instructional Services (OSIS) staff, including Special Education Directors.
• Consults with Behavioral Health Specialists.
Minimum Requirements
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Possession of a valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania instructional certificate for special education.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
o the psychological, physiological, emotional and cognitive development of children and their impact on the educational process.
o the principles and practices in the area of specialization.
o the current social and economic problems affecting urban families and children.
o the methods and techniques for effective program administration.
o training principles and practices.
o research methods and data analysis.
● Demonstrated ability to:
o coordinate and monitor the work of other staff.
o plan, coordinate and implement programmatic activities.
o work collaboratively with internal and external personnel in the development and implementation of a variety of programmatic activities.
o communicate effectively, 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.
Nondiscrimination
The School District of Philadelphia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 348 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.
