Chief of School Climate & Student Well Being

Baltimore City Public Schools; Baltimore (MD); Sur place; USD 208 000 - 334 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Benefits eligibility

Résumé du poste

Baltimore City Public Schools is seeking a Chief of School Climate & Student Well-Being to lead the strategy for school climate, student well-being, prevention, intervention, and comprehensive student supports in Baltimore, MD. The role collaborates with the Superintendent and Executive Leadership to strengthen safe, inclusive learning environments and equitable outcomes.

The Chief oversees prevention, intervention, attendance, and school safety initiatives while guiding cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's or doctoral preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale organizational initiatives.
• Experience with prevention, intervention, student support, or school safety initiatives in a large urban district.
• Ability to interact with diverse constituencies with tact and diplomacy.
• Proficient in electronic databases, case management systems, and MS Office.

Responsabilités

• Develops and executes strategy for school climate, student well-being, prevention, intervention, attendance, and safety.
• Leads districtwide initiatives to improve engagement, attendance, behavior, and well-being.
• Uses data on behavior, attendance, climate, and safety to inform decisions and planning.
• Provides leadership and development to executives while setting priorities, goals, and budget.
• Reports to the Superintendent and Board on climate, attendance, safety, and initiatives; partners with external groups.

Connaissances

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Data-driven

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Master's preferred

Outils

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Description du poste

City Schools is committed to cultivating school environments where every student feels safe, supported, connected, and prepared to succeed. The Chief of School Climate & Student Well-Being serves as the senior executive responsible for advancing that commitment by leading City Schools' strategy for school climate, student well-being, prevention, intervention, and comprehensive student supports.

Working closely with the Superintendent and Executive Leadership Team, the Chief oversees the Office of School Climate & Student Well-Being to ensure every school fosters a culture of safety, belonging, engagement, and positive student development. Through proactive prevention, responsive intervention, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement, the Chief strengthens school communities while removing barriers that impact student success and supporting the well-being of students and staff.

The Office of School Climate & Student Well-Being develops and coordinates systems of support that foster safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environments where students can thrive. The office strengthens prevention, intervention, student engagement, and school safety while removing barriers that impact attendance, behavior, and student success.

Essential Functions

• Develops and executes City Schools' comprehensive strategy for school climate, student well-being, prevention, intervention, attendance, and school safety aligned with the Board's goals, Superintendent's priorities, and strategic plan.
• Leads districtwide initiatives that foster safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments while strengthening student engagement, attendance, positive behavior, and overall well-being across City Schools.
• Uses behavioral, attendance, climate, safety, and student outcome data to evaluate effectiveness, inform executive decision-making, and guide strategic planning and continuous improvement.
• Provides leadership, supervision, mentoring, and professional development to Executive Directors and Directors while establishing the division's strategic priorities, annual goals, operating plans, performance measures, and budget.
• Reports regularly to the Superintendent and Board of School Commissioners on school climate, attendance, discipline, student well-being, safety, and strategic initiatives while representing City Schools with community organizations, government agencies, advocacy organizations, and external partners.

Prevention Services

• Leads City Schools' strategy for creating safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments that promote student well-being, belonging, positive behavior, and engagement. The Office of Prevention Services includes:
  • School Culture and Climate Teams
  • Counseling
  • Social Workers
  • Restorative Practices
  • Climate and Culture Support
  • Student Attendance
• Develops proactive systems, programs, and supports that strengthen school climate, improve attendance, build positive relationships, and foster student engagement across City Schools.
• Partners with school leaders and central office departments to implement prevention strategies that address barriers to learning while promoting students' social, emotional, behavioral, and mental well-being.

Intervention Services

• Leads City Schools' strategy for responding to behavioral, attendance, and school safety concerns through equitable, restorative, and student-centered intervention systems. Intervention Services includes:
  • Student Code of Conduct
  • Truancy
  • Reengagement Services
  • School Police & Safety
• Ensures intervention programs and practices are implemented with fidelity and aligned with Board policy, state and federal requirements, and City Schools' commitment to equitable, restorative, and student-centered approaches.
• Uses behavioral, attendance, safety, and intervention data to strengthen supports, improve student outcomes, and drive continuous improvement across City Schools.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Collaborates with the Chief Academic Officer and Chief of Schools to align school climate, attendance, behavioral supports, and student engagement initiatives with instructional priorities, school improvement efforts, and effective implementation across City Schools.
• Works closely with the Chief of Professional Learning & Pipeline Development to strengthen educator and leader capacity in restorative practices, trauma-informed care, student engagement, and positive school culture.
• Partners with the Chief of Special Education & Diverse Learners to coordinate behavioral, attendance, mental health, and intervention supports that improve outcomes for students requiring additional services.
• Collaborates with the Chief Human Capital Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief of Staff to align staffing, strategic planning, resource allocation, Board reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives that support City Schools' priorities for school climate and student well-being.
• Utilizes resources appropriately to complete work in the most efficient manner; proactively communicates the status of work; participates and contributes fully as a team member; and exercises sound judgment and decision-making skills to resolve sensitive matters.
• Maintains confidential and sensitive information.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and non-discrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies, administrative regulations, and professional standards.

Maximum Salary 334234.00

Minimum Salary 207800.00

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required; master's and doctoral degrees preferred.
• At least 15 years of full-time professional work experience, with at least 10 years of full-time people management experience.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale organizational initiatives that improve school climate, student engagement, attendance, safety, and student outcomes.
• Experience leading prevention, intervention, student support, or school safety initiatives within a large urban school district preferred.
• Ability to interact with diverse constituencies and convey complicated information with tact and diplomacy.
• Proficient skill in the use of technical computer applications, including electronic databases, case management systems, and Microsoft Office, including Excel and Power Point.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Skill in research, presenting, and explaining policies and procedures, assembling data, preparing complex reports, and formulating and presenting recommendations.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with school system employees and managers at all levels, as well as government agencies and community stakeholders.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize changing assignments, and organize busy workload, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure, while exercising excellent attention to detail.

Full time or Part time Full time

Benefits -- This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org

Baltimore City Public Schools ("City Schools") does not discriminate in its employment, programs, and activities based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy or parenting status, family structure, ability (cognitive, social/emotional, and physical), veteran status, genetic information, age, immigration or citizenship status, socioeconomic status, language, or any other legally or constitutionally protected attributes or affiliations. Discrimination undermines our community's long-standing efforts to create, foster, and promote equity and inclusion for all. Some examples of discrimination include acts of hate, violence, harassment, bullying, or retaliation. For more information, see Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners Policies JBA (Nondiscrimination - Students), JBB (Sex-Based Discrimination - Students), JICK (Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation of Students), ACA (Nondiscrimination - Employees and Third Parties), ACB (Sexual Harassment - Employees and Third Parties), ACD (ADA Reasonable Accommodations), and ADA (Equity), and the accompanying City Schools Administrative Regulations. City Schools also provides equal access to the Boy and Girl Scouts and other designated youth groups. Link to Full Nondiscrimination Notice.

This position is not affiliated with a bargaining union.

This position is affiliated with the City Retirment Plan.

In accordance with Maryland law, City School is required to share the position salary ranges in its entirety. Please note, this is not the hiring range. The hiring range for this position is ($207,800 - $248,341).