School Climate & Behavior Specialist

Philasd; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The School District of Philadelphia is seeking a paraprofessional to assist staff in maintaining a climate conducive to learning and to monitor student behavior. The role involves enforcing conduct rules and supporting teachers with classroom management.

Essential functions include facilitating transitions, attending professional development, and implementing the School Climate Plan to minimize conflicts and reinforce positive behavior across the day.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or 60 credit hours at an accredited college.
• One year of full-time paid or volunteer experience in conflict resolution programs.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Pass the NCLB Highly Qualified exam.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate transitions at the start and end of the school day.
• Assist teachers in establishing classroom rules and procedures.
• Enforce the Code of Student Conduct and District policies.
• Attend workshops and professional development sessions on climate and behavior.
• Intervene to minimize conflicts between students.
• Participate in implementing the School Climate Plan.
• Reinforce appropriate behavior with individual students.
• Monitor student behavior during unstructured time.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Classroom management

Student behavior monitoring

Professional development

Education

Associate’s degree

60 credit hours

High school diploma or equivalent

NCLB exam

Job description

The School District of Philadelphia is seeking a paraprofessional to assist staff in maintaining a climate conducive to learning and to monitor student behavior. The role involves enforcing conduct rules and supporting teachers with classroom management.

Essential functions include facilitating transitions, attending professional development, and implementing the School Climate Plan to minimize conflicts and reinforce positive behavior across the day.