Academic Supports and School Culture Coordinator

Academic Supports And School Culture Coordinator (School-Based)

Salary Range: $64,254-$100,930 Supervisor:
Principal Job Classification:
Exempt Contract Length: 11 months (220 days)

The School-Based Academic Supports & School Culture Coordinator position will focus on providing coaching and support to classroom based instructional staff and school-wide implementation and support of the Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS). This role will work collaboratively with school-based staff to promote student accountability, restorative relationships, and a strong school culture through proactive and responsive support. The coordinator will work to support the integration of school-wide culture and climate initiatives into daily classroom instruction and activities.

The Coordinator will serve as an academic support and school culture liaison between the school, community partners, and parents/guardians to ensure consistent communication about the school's efforts to support academics and improve the school culture.

Essential Functions

• Develop, implement, and assess academic support programs to improve school culture, climate, and student academic and behavioral performance.
• Design, establish, and manage school programs that provide meaningful student enrichment opportunities.
• Facilitate the development and implementation support for the school-wide positive behavior, intervention and support system.
• Design, oversee, and execute monthly school-based initiatives specifically tailored to enhance and support student and staff culture, climate and morale.
• Collaborate and work closely with the school leadership team, school mental health team and community partners to ensure culture and climate initiatives are fully aligned with school and division goals.
• Ensure all culture and climate initiatives support the priorities within the school division's 5 year strategic plan:
  Cultivating a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment.
• Enhance and support the implementation of the PCPS Student Code of Conduct and positive behavior incentive programs.
• Provide training, coaching, and support for teachers in effective classroom management strategies and techniques including CHAMPS, Character Strong, etc.
• Partner with staff to develop, maintain, and sustain school-wide recognition programs and assemblies for students, parents, and staff (e.g., Student of the Month, Staff Member of the Month).
• Analyze and utilize school-wide data, including behavior, attendance, and climate surveys, to identify trends, evaluate the progress of initiatives, and create targeted intervention plans for student and staff support.
• Collaborate with the Instructional Coach to support grade-level teams in supporting academic supports and culture and climate initiatives
• Collect, disaggregate, and share appropriate data to support teachers in the implementation of Champs and PBIS and model classroom management lessons for teachers.
• Participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to support the school's data-driven decision-making processes.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and mandatory evening activities (e.g., performing arts, athletic events, or parent engagement nights) as required.
• Collaborate and plan with school and division departments to support student academic and behavioral support needs.

Job Specifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required)

• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities required by the School Division and State, as well as self-selected professional growth activities.
• Represent Petersburg City Public Schools in a professional, ethical, and positive manner.
• Participate in appropriate professional organizations as assigned.
• Exhibit excellent communication and interpersonal skills with students, families, and staff.
• Ability to remain calm, fair, and consistent when navigating challenging situations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to track data and manage documentation.
• Aptitude to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree (Master's degree strongly preferred) in education, social sciences, or other relevant discipline.
• Experience:
  
  5+ years of professional experience working in education or related fields.
• A proven track record for creating and sustaining a classroom/school environment that promotes positive character education, developmentally appropriate behavior management techniques and high expectations with exemplary student achievement.
• Experience as a PBIS coach with prior PBIS training along with the knowledge and skills to create, maintain and sustain a culture and climate of high expectations for all stakeholders preferred.
• License and Certification:
  Collegiate Professional license, post graduate professional license as a School Social Worker or School Counselor preferred

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Must have the ability to sit and stand for…