SY 26-27 Student Climate Staff 3/4 hours (only)

DISCLOSURE: This position requires a written exam for consideration. For current employees, please apply through the Employee Portal for consideration.

For forward-thinking administrators and educators, opportunities abound in the School District of Philadelphia. The School District of Philadelphia is committed to transforming the education opportunities it offers the city’s more than 203,000 school-aged children. The District seeks leaders who have a passion for working with schools, principals 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

Provides assistance to staff during breakfast, lunch and recreation periods. Assists in monitoring students’ behavior in and around the school building or farm property during arrival, dismissal and whole-school transitions. Builds positive relationships with students and supports positive student behavior. Assists in the preparation and serving of food during mealtimes.

Essential Functions

·  Assists security and instructional personnel on monitoring students’ activities and in walking through the school or farm property.

·  Engages in school-wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) practices and restorative practices when engaging with students.

·  Helps to maintain order in the dining areas during the breakfast and lunch periods and the school play areas during recess.

·  Ensures that students clean their respective eating areas prior to leaving the cafeteria, removes residual debris in between breakfast and lunch periods as needed; may assist in delivering breakfast and lunch to students.

·  Uses de-escalation, mediation, conflict resolution skills and restorative agreement for a safe school climate.

·  Works with school staff to maintain a calm, structured safe environment for all students, including students who have experienced trauma related incidents.

·  Watches over students in transition, hallways and common areas; ensures that students are respectful, organized, always safe and responsible.

·  Performs other duties related to school climate and safety as assigned by the Principal.