Climate and Culture Coach (Positive Supports)

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.

• Three years of full-time, paid, professional experience, which has included working with evidence-based interventions, developing and implementing professional development, and working with school-based staff and youth in an urban setting.  

OR

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five years of full-time, paid, professional experience, which has included working with evidence-based interventions, developing and implementing professional development, and working with school-based staff and youth in an urban setting.  

OR

• Any equivalent combination of training and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Talent.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of:

• tiered behavioral and climate programming.
• Tier 1 strategies, including, but not limited to Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS), Restorative Practices, and Social Emotional learning.
• the current methods, processes and techniques utilized in the implementation of program initiatives, including regular interaction with current research.
• principles, practices and techniques of behavior management.
• techniques and practices used when working with historically marginalized student populations.
• the methods and techniques used in effective program planning, design and   administration.
• the current social, educational, and economic issues as they relate to urban families.
• trauma-informed practices.

• Ability to:

• use data to drive decision making.
• exercise sound judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting policies and procedures and in making decisions consistent with program policies and objectives.
• gather and track data and write detailed reports.
• process multiple tasks simultaneously, adhere to timelines, and complete work in a timely manner.
• assess the effectiveness of programmatic activities and to make cogent recommendations as needed.
• design and implement tasks in collaboration with supervisors and stakeholders.
• use a personal computer.
• understand and follow oral or written directions.
• communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• 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 to all persons equal access to all categories of employment in this District, regardless of race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin or handicap/disability, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 104 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.