School Climate Advisor

Hamden; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Connecticut seeks a School Climate Advisor to enhance student support and maintain a positive school environment. The advisor will train staff, develop activities for students, and monitor lunch/recess aides. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and strong communication skills. This non-union position involves 180 days of employment per year, and collaboration with administrators is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents, and administrators.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates problem-solving, organizational skills, planning, record keeping and computer literacy skills.
• Other qualifications acceptable as deemed appropriate by the Board.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for training and developing protocol for lunch/recess aides and student support staff.
• Develops structured activities for students during recess.
• Works collaboratively with building administrator in developing schedules and routines.
• Maintains records related to the Student Support Center.
• Assists in shaping students' behavioral and decision‑making skills through positive reinforcement strategies.
• Works collaboratively with building administrator in developing schedules, routines, and coverage for the cafeteria, recess and student support center.
• Consults with faculty, administrators and other special services personnel on student behavioral issues.
• Maintains records related to the Student Support Center and inputs student discipline information into a computer‑based program (SWIS).
• Additional responsibilities as determined by the building administrator.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Team leadership

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Record keeping

Computer literacy

Collaboration with staff and students

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

This posting is for the School Climate Advisor at Hamden Middle School (JobID: 963).

Key Dates

• Date Posted: 3/2/2026
• Date Available: ASAP

Responsibilities

• Responsible for training and developing protocol for lunch/recess aides and student support staff
• Develops structured activities for students during recess
• Monitors Lunch Aides in the cafeteria and at recess
• Assists students with academic work and/or problem resolution
• Assists in shaping students' behavioral and decision‑making skills through positive reinforcement strategies
• Works collaboratively with building administrator in developing schedules, routines, and coverage for the cafeteria, recess and student support center
• Consults with faculty, administrators and other special services personnel on student behavioral issues
• Maintains records related to the Student Support Center and inputs student discipline information into a computer‑based program (SWIS)
• Additional responsibilities as determined by the building administrator

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents, and administrators
• Ability to lead and manage a team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates effective problem‑solving, organizational skills, planning, record keeping and computer literacy skills
• Other qualifications acceptable as deemed appropriate by the Board

Reports To

Building Administrator

Job Goal

To assist and support the school administration in creating and maintaining a positive school climate.

Terms of Employment

180 days per year. This is a non‑union position.