Position Title:

Climate and Culture Specialist Payroll/Personnel Type:

12 Months Job #: 38 Reports to :

Director of Climate and Culture Shift Length:

8

Hour Day Union Eligibility:

Not Eligible Starting Salary:

$75,000

Position Summary :

SLPS is seeking a Climate and Culture Specialist to provide intensive, strategic hands-on support to the District's comprehensive schools and their Student Support Teams. Working in coordination with the Director of Climate and Culture and comprehensive school leaders, the Specialist will strengthen systems and practices that promote positive behavior, student belonging, safe and nurturing learning environments, and strong staff support. Through coaching, professional development, PBIS implementation, restorative practices, data analysis, Tiered Fidelity Inventory (TFI) completion, and action planning, the Specialist will help comprehensive schools build consistent and sustainable climate and culture systems so students receive the supports they need to thrive and staff feel prepared, supported, and equipped to meet student needs.

Essential Functions :

Provide intensive, ongoing climate and culture support to SLPS comprehensive schools and serve as a primary support partner to their principals, Student Support Teams, and school staff Meet regularly with comprehensive school Student Support Teams to identify student and school needs, review data, problem-solve barriers, coordinate supports, monitor implementation, and determine next steps Support comprehensive schools in developing and strengthening Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS), multi-tiered behavioral supports, restorative practices, character education, student belonging, relationship-building, student voice and leadership, and other positive climate and culture strategies Facilitate the Tiered Fidelity Inventory (TFI) with comprehensive school teams to assess PBIS implementation, identify strengths and areas for growth, establish priorities, and monitor progress over time Partner with each comprehensive school to develop, implement, monitor, and revise a climate and culture action plan informed by TFI results, behavioral data, school climate data, stakeholder feedback, and identified student and staff needs Provide professional development, coaching, modeling, consultation, and technical assistance to comprehensive school leaders, Student Support Teams, teachers, and support staff based on identified needs Support comprehensive schools in establishing consistent schoolwide expectations, routines, procedures, recognition systems, interventions, restorative responses, and practices that promote safe, inclusive, welcoming, and supportive learning environments Assist Student Support Teams in reviewing behavioral and climate data to identify trends, determine appropriate Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 supports, monitor student response to interventions, and adjust supports as needed Support school teams in strengthening systems that reduce exclusionary responses to behavior and increase proactive, restorative, instructional, and relationship-centered approaches Build the capacity of comprehensive school staff through resources, tools, coaching, follow-up, and collaborative problem-solving so staff feel supported, prepared, and confident in responding to student needs Collaborate with school leaders and Student Support Teams to identify students requiring additional behavioral, social-emotional, relational, or restorative support and help align school-based interventions and resources to those needs Monitor implementation and progress of climate and culture initiatives within comprehensive schools and communicate strengths, needs, progress, and recommendations to the Director of Climate and Culture Attend relevant professional learning opportunities to strengthen knowledge and application of evidence-based school climate, PBIS, restorative, and student support practices Perform other duties related to comprehensive school climate and culture support as designated by the Director of Climate and Culture and the

Chief of Student Support Services Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Demonstrated knowledge of school culture and climate best practices, strategies and interventions Conduct Bullying Incident Audits within SIS Demonstrated knowledge of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Demonstrated knowledge of the Tiered Fidelity Inventory (TFI), PBIS fidelity assessment, action planning, and continuous improvement Demonstrated ability to coach and support school leaders and Student Support Teams in comprehensive school settings Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based practices that strengthen student belonging, relationships, engagement, and positive school climate Demonstrated ability to analyze climate, culture, and behavioral data to guide school-based supports and interventions Demonstrated knowledge of Restorative Practices Demonstrated knowledge of CharacterPlus Demonstrated knowledge of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Demonstrated knowledge of In-School Suspension Demonstrated knowledge of behavioral intervention and mediation Demonstrated knowledge of behavioral data analysis

Experience :

3-5 years of experience working in an urban education setting supporting school climate and culture, Student Support Teams, PBIS/MTSS implementation, behavior interventions, staff coaching, data analysis, and collaborative problem-solving Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills Ability to motivate and inspire a diverse set of stakeholders towards a common goal Project management experience Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver professional development Demonstrated ability to effectively work autonomously and in a collaborative team setting Working with culturally, diverse parents and families in an urban educational setting

Education :

Bachelor's degree (required)

Physical Requirements :

Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicl Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree

Working Conditions and Environment :

Work is routinely performed in a typical interior/office environment Very limited or no exposure to physical risk The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet

Disclaimer :

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. In connection with hiring for this position, the district shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or national origin.