School Climate Team Member (Part Time)

The Akron Public Schools is hiring a part-time School Climate Team Member responsible for implementing positive programming and ensuring school safety. The role involves supervising students, facilitating transitions, and supporting behavior management. Candidates must have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and physical stamina. The position requires excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Applications are submitted online, and the job is located in Akron, OH.
SCHOOL CLIMATE TEAM MEMBER (PART TIME)

Posting Opens 1/10/2025 Posting Closes 1/24/2025

The Akron Board of Education announces an opening for a School Climate Team Member, Job Code 309, Time Schedule 380 (190 Days), part time, maximum of 24 hours/week, hourly rate: TBD. Collective Bargaining Unit – none. This is a School Employees Retirement System position.

Application must be made electronically through http://www.applitrack.com/akron/onlineapp/.

Please upload a letter of interest and resume in addition to completing the online application. The Superintendent reserves the right to either keep the position open until suitable applicants are found or to cancel and repost the position with such changes as may be deemed appropriate. For further information, please contact Nicole Hassan, Coordinator of School Climate, 330-761 2720.

Description:
An employee in this position exercises a high level of judgment and tact in working with staff, students, and visitors in Akron Public School buildings or other assigned areas. This person is responsible for implementing positive programming in accordance with School Climate initiatives as well as school safety and security duties.

QUALIFICATIONS: Required:
• Completion of a High School Diploma or GED
• Satisfactory BCI & FBI criminal background check done per Ohio Revised Code
• 1-3 years of experience working collaboratively in a youth-*based and team-*oriented environment
• A high degree of physical stamina to be capable of performing the physical demands of the job; frequent requirement to climb, walk, etc.
• CPI trained or willingness to be trained within 12 months of hire date

Desired:
• Excellent communication skills with a focus on transparency in order to keep multiple parties informed and engaged in a timely manner
• Good problem-solving skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• The ability to follow oral and written directions
• The ability to communicate oral and/or written ideas and directives clearly and effectively
• The ability to work well with others
• The ability to work with diverse populations

Position Description:
• Facilitates and may supervise students in refocusing and restoring their attention to classroom, school and district rules
• Interacts with building personnel and students to ensure students successfully transition students from alternative programs into new building and/or classroom environment
• Facilitates and supervises positive participation opportunities for students in the building within the course of the school day
• Assists in monitoring student behavior to support a positive educational opportunity at a universal level
• Respects and corrects students through preventative, proactive, dignified management techniques
• Attends meetings, trainings and in-services as scheduled
• Keeps accurate and timely reports and documents
• Assists students in returning to their regular instructional program
• Demonstrates a strong desire to serve the school and community
• Assists in creating and building restorative intervention (Peace Circles) for staff and students
• Manage relationships with students through Restorative interventions and programming
• Through coaching and modeling, supports students and school staff in building their capacity to implement and carry out Restorative interventions
• Assists and supports the administration and staff in the organization of Restorative intervention and positive behavior initiatives and projects
• Support the development of safe youth-centered spaces for all students and staff either virtually or face-to-face
• Facilitate student leadership and/or student programing
• Maintains a level of authority when interacting with students

If you require any special services (such as interpreter, braille or large print, or wheelchair-accessible accommodations) covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Public Law 101-336, Section 102, please call the Department of Human Capital at 330-761-2949. If you are using a TTY/TTD, please call the Ohio Relay Service, 1-800-750-0750.

Akron Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes").

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Schedule:
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person