School Culture & Climate Specialist

Seneca Family of Agencies is seeking a School Culture & Climate Specialist to enhance the learning environment at Rosemary Elementary in Campbell, CA. The role involves leading initiatives to foster a positive school culture, implementing the Unconditional Education Model, and providing professional development for educators. Candidates should have a Master's degree and experience in educational or behavioral support. This position is not remote and requires on-site work.
Are you looking to foster a positive school culture and climate that allows all students to learn and thrive?

About The Role

Are you looking to foster a positive school culture and climate that allows all students to learn and thrive? Seneca’s School Partnership Programs is hiring for a School Culture and Climate Specialist (also known as an Unconditional Education (UE) Coach) to guide grades TK-5 to success at Rosemary Elementary in Campbell, CA. Through implementation of the Unconditional Education (UE) Model, Seneca’s Coaches empower schools with the skills and resources to implement a multi-tiered system of support. In community with students, families, and staff, UE partnerships work to meet every child's academic, behavioral, and social emotional needs.

About The Ue South Bay Program

Seneca’s Unconditional Education South Bay Program partners with school districts in Santa Clara County to provide direct behavioral, clinical, and school-based interventions that support student success. Through a strengths-based and culturally responsive approach, we collaborate with schools to implement trauma-informed and healing-centered practices that promote equity and positive school climates. Our team receives ongoing coaching and professional development, fostering a culture where staff feel valued, supported, and empowered in their roles. By centering relationships and student well-being, we strive to create inclusive learning environments where every student can thrive. Learn more about Seneca’s School Partnership Programs and Unconditional Education model.

About Seneca

Seneca Family of Agencies has been nominated among the Bay Area’s Top Workplaces for nearly a decade. We’re committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of outstanding mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff, and our programs actively engage in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to promote equity and justice for the youth and families we serve.

Responsibilities
• Lead a culture and climate team to assess the school’s overall culture and tiered intervention practices, using community input to develop annual improvement plans
• Lead the implementation of School-Wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (SWPBIS) and Trauma-Informed Practices
• Develop and/or facilitate a transdisciplinary Coordination of Services Team (or equivalent) that supports a data-driven process
• Provide school-wide professional development and individualized staff coaching to equip educators with the skills to support students' academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs
• Facilitate evaluation and program improvement assessment activities onsite
• Serve as on-site manager for Seneca team members if applicable
• Plan, lead and coach student group activities social skills groups
• Complete required data collection and service documentation to measure the effectiveness of services, inform team decision making, and/or engage in service billing
• Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's crisis response training
• This may include intervening with the students’ behavioral program through physical management

Qualifications
• Education/Experience requirements:
• Master’s degree in education, psychology, counseling, social work, a related field, OR
• Bachelor's Degree and 1 year of applicable experience
• Prior experience working in schools and/or navigating school systems is required
• Demonstrated record of effectively leading other adults in creating change
• Two years working full-time in a school setting preferred
• Reliable transportation to and from the school site and other occasional meeting locations
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements

Schedule
• School-based schedule:
• Monday to Friday: 8 AM- 4 PM (ability to work occasional flexible schedule when the program needs vary)
• 100% fully working at a Seneca location
• 5 weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and 14 paid school break days

Benefits
• Starting at $101,846 -$115,846 per year
• Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications
• $2000 sign-on bonus for new Seneca employees!
• Salary increases each year
• Additional compensation provided upon passing a bilingual language proficiency exam
• Comprehensive employee benefits package:
• Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
• Short and long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
• Partially paid premiums for dependents
• 403b retirement plan
• Employer-Paid Assistance Plan
• 5 weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and 14 paid school break days
• Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
• Relocation assistance may be available (added for clinicians, teachers, and specialists receive them if they are relocating over 100 miles)
• Abundant promotional opportunities across California and Washington
• Specialized training and development opportunities