School Climate Manager

Appone; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Council Learning Academy in Philadelphia is seeking a Manager of School Climate and Culture to foster a positive, safe, and inclusive environment. You will oversee behavior systems, incident management, staff supervision, and culture-building initiatives, ensuring consistency in behavior expectations and data-driven decisions.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and at least 2 years in education or school leadership, with experience in PowerSchool and PBIS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 60 college credits in education, psychology, social work, business administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in education, behavior management, or school leadership.
• Experience with PowerSchool or similar student information systems and with behavior tracking systems like Kickboard.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all behavior-related incidents and ensure accurate entry of incidents, suspensions, and interventions into PowerSchool.
• Monitor incident reports for trends and ensure proper follow-up and documentation.
• Collaborate with administrators and support teams to ensure restorative practices and interventions are applied.
• Coordinate and manage bus behavior and communicate with transportation staff and families as needed.
• Lead climate and culture initiatives, PBIS, and school-wide activities.
• Work with counselors, social workers, and special education teams to align behavioral support with student needs.
• Prepare and maintain required documentation and participate in leadership meetings.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree

2+ years experience

Behavior management

School leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 60 college credits

Tools

PowerSchool

Kickboard

Job description

About the Organization Our services are designed to be holistic, geographically accessible, culturally sensitive, and coordinated with other related service systems, both formal and informal. Community Council has a long history of providing mental health services to Philadelphia residents and is one of the City of Philadelphia's original 12 Base Service Units. We provide a range of mental health and substance abuse direct services and case management. The organization has a diverse staff of 200 that deliver evidenced based services in a culturally competent manner.

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

We are Hiring Join Our Team!

\"When you work at Community Council Learning Academy (CCLA), you join a team that values compassion, collaboration, and a commitment to building a brighter future for children. Together, we focus on making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve and supporting each other along the way.

Community Council Learning Academy is a small boutique academic non profit school. It has a very small school population of about 60 students with classroom sizes totaling no more than 8 students per grade.

GENERAL OVERVIEW OF KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Summary

The Manager of School Climate and Culture is responsible for fostering a positive, safe, and inclusive school environment by overseeing student behavior systems, incident management, staff supervision, and culture-building initiatives. This position plays a central role in ensuring consistency in behavior expectations, monitoring climate data, and implementing school-wide strategies to support a safe and productive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

Behavior & Incident Management

• Oversee all behavior-related incidents and ensure accurate and timely entry of incidents, suspensions, and interventions into PowerSchool.
• Monitor and review incident reports for trends and ensure proper follow-up and documentation.
• Collaborate with administrators and support teams to ensure restorative practices and interventions are applied where appropriate.
• Coordinate and manage bus behavior, including monitoring reports, responding to infractions, and communicating with transportation staff and families as needed.
• Manage/monitor school wide leveling and system and PBIS system.

Data Monitoring & Reporting

• Weekly monitoring of school-wide behavior data using Kickboard or other designated platforms; ensure staff are consistently inputting data.
• Generate regular reports to identify trends in student behavior, climate concerns, and disciplinary actions.
• Use data to guide decisions and recommend interventions or support strategies to leadership and staff.
• Maintain and manage student attendance in accordance to PA state regulations.

Supervision & Staff Support

• Provide direct supervision and support to designated climate staff, including behavior support personnel, hall monitors, or deans.
• Conduct regular check-ins and performance evaluations with direct reports.
• Provide coaching, modeling, and ongoing training on behavior management strategies, restorative practices, and trauma-informed approaches. Community Council Learning Academy
• Adhere to all of CCHS and CCLA's policies regarding employee code of conduct.
• Provide required and needed trainings for team members (one to ones, behavior health workers)
• Responsible for onboarding of direct reports.
• Provide and or identify coverage when direct reports call out.

Climate & Culture Initiatives

• Lead school-wide climate initiatives such as PBIS, school assemblies, incentive programs, and culture-building activities.
• Collaborate with staff and leadership to promote positive behavior reinforcement systems and develop a culture of accountability and respect.
• Serve as a liaison between students, families, and staff to address climate concerns proactively and constructively.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with school counselors, social workers, and special education teams to align behavioral support with student needs.
• Communicate behavior expectations, trends, and concerns with parents/guardians as needed.

Administrative

• Confidently monitor and manage the operations of the school in the absence of upper management.
• Participate in school leadership meetings and provide updates on climate and culture metrics.
• Providing support in legal meetings pertaining to students' data.
• Ensure sufficient documentation (attendance, suspensions letters, exclusion letters) is completed and provided to necessary parties when needed.
• On call for transportation issues when they arise.
• Managing transportation changes and scheduling meetings.
• Review of the student code of conduct and make necessary updates as needed.

Position Requirements

PREREQUISITES & QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION

• Bachelor’s degree or 60 college credits in education, psychology, social work, business administration, or related field. (Bachelor's degree)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in education, behavior management, or school leadership
• Have an understanding of student information systems (e.g., PowerSchool) and behavior tracking systems (e.g., Kickboard

Location Community Council Learning Academy

Number of Openings 1

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Category Education

Salary/Sign-on bonus $47,000-$51,000

This position is currently accepting applications.