School Climate Manager

Joseph J Peters Institute Inc; Washington (Washington County); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairwold Academy in Fort Washington, PA is seeking a dedicated coordinator to implement PBIS and related school safety initiatives. The role focuses on creating a positive, orderly environment for students and staff, while ensuring protocols are followed and data is analyzed to improve outcomes.

The position reports to the Director of Climate and Culture and requires experience with trauma-informed practices, de-escalation, and collaboration with transport and administrative teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in related field, plus relevant experience with at-risk youth.
• Experience with PBIS, trauma-informed practices, and school safety preferred.
• Ability to lead trainings and model positive intervention strategies.

Responsibilities

• Implement school safety initiatives and PBIS protocols with fidelity.
• Manage operational PBIS components and data reporting.
• Enforce Code of Conduct reflecting PBIS language and expectations.
• Provide de-escalation training for staff and support students in crisis.
• Oversee transportation operations and incident reporting as needed.
• Assist with budget preparation and administrative tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

PBIS data systems

Trauma-informed practice

Data collection and analysis

Policy adherence

De-escalation

Relationship management

Time management

Communication with staff

Education

Bachelor’s degree in ABA, education, social services, behavioral health, criminal justice, psychology, or related field

Job description

Fairwold Academy
Fort Washington, PA 19034, USA

Description

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SUBSIDIARY: Fairwold Academy

JOB OVERVIEW

This position is responsible for the implementation of interventions that develop a positive, safe, and orderly environment for the students and staff of Fairwold Academy. The position ensures processes are efficient and followed with fidelity, specific to Safe Schools initiatives, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), de-escalation and school safety programs, and crisis management (Mandt). This position reports to the Director of Climate and Culture.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement school safety initiatives and protocols, including but not limited to school safety, evacuation, fire drills, emergency drills, facilities safety, staff training, and other programs in conjunction with local law enforcement.
• Provide efficiency reports for the Administrative Team.
• Manage the operational aspects of the school PBIS program.
• Implement protocols in the school PBIS handbook.
• Enforce the school Code of Conduct to reflect PBIS language and expectations.
• Facilitate and model school-wide expectations and rewards for meaningful incentives and consequences.
• Manage all student contracts for all activities.
• Attend and facilitate all Tier-level PBIS data problem-solving meetings.
• Ensure data collection is prepared for analysis.
• Monitor student progress at each level of the intervention system.
• Ensure the smooth operation of the School Store and special events.
• Assist the Principal with the operational aspects of student discipline issues.
• Manage the operational aspects of the school’s transportation, including safe arrival and dismissal procedures.
• Collect incident information on school district transportation.
• Prepare reports and advise administration.
• Maintain exceptional relationships with transportation companies, transportation staff, and parents.
• Be physically present on grounds to ensure students are safely transported home after dismissal, including when transportation issues arise.
• Always provide support to the school community to maintain an orderly school environment.
• Provide mobile support to students in crisis or those students demonstrating non-compliant behavior. Model and support positive intervention strategies. Reintegrate students back into the program.
• Supervise the environment for safe and orderly conduct at arrival and dismissal, lunchroom, recess, assemblies, and other activities.
• Train the de-escalation protocol for all school employees.
• Assist with budget preparation as directed.

SKILLS

• Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of educational staff to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships
• Excellent ability to conduct SCM trainings, convey content and skill assessments, and provide training to the staff according to the staff development schedule
• Demonstrated knowledge of School-Wide Positive Behavior Support systems including PBIS data systems
• Demonstrated knowledge of Trauma-Informed Practices
• Demonstrated ability to effectively influence students with behavioral and social-emotional needs
• Demonstrated ability to collect and analyze data; facilitate problem-solving meetings
• Demonstrated skills with computers, data systems, and electronic reports
• Demonstrated ability to understand and adhere to policies and procedures
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent leadership and team-building skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Monitors efficiency of school-wide safety protocols. Provides efficiency reports to the Director of Climate and Culture and Executive Director.
• Manages the operational aspects of all transportation issues, collects student incident reports, and communicates with administration, staff, parents, and transportation companies. Prepares reports for the Administrative Team.
• Implements all operational aspects of the PBIS program; models a positive climate, creates incident reports, monitors student incident data and creates reports, prepares for and facilitates problem-solving meetings, ensures school-wide expectations are implemented; participates in the continuous development of the PBIS program.
• Provides support to the school community at all times to maintain an orderly school environment; provides mobile support to students in crisis or those students demonstrating non-compliant behavior; models and supports positive intervention strategies; reintegrates students back into the program.
• Serves as a coach for PBIS classroom observations and feedback.
• Serves as a Mandt Trainer and provides Mandt instruction at mandated professional development sessions.
• Assists the Administrative Team with enforcing the Student Code of Conduct in accordance with the school’s policies and procedures.
• Performs related duties, special assignments, and projects as assigned.
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Routine school environment
• Employees may be involved in de-escalating student behaviors using mandatory approved techniques.
• Potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens
• May transport students in the agency in accordance with PA Department of Education and Department of Transportation requirements and school and PHMC procedures
• Ability to climb stairs and walk on uneven terrain, play yards, and school grounds
• Ability to move rapidly, forward, backward, and laterally
• Physical capacity to lift, move, and position a student up to age 21 who may weigh 150 pounds or more with the assistance of other properly trained personnel
• Ability to independently utilize routine office equipment
• Ability to independently travel outside of school hours as determined by administration
• The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in ABA, education, social services, behavioral health, criminal justice, psychology, or a related field is required.
• Three years of experience working with youth involved in youth mental and/or behavioral health, juvenile justice, alternative education, or a related field involving at-risk children, youth, or young adults is required.
• Experience working with a special needs population in a school setting and/or mental health organization.
• Understanding of emotional and behavioral disorders, mental health issues, autism, developmental delays, and intellectual disabilities.
• Preferred: Experience facilitating lessons or groups.

PHMC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

Verbal Communication

Advanced

Leadership

Intermediate

Critical Thinking

Advanced

Leader

Inspires teammates to follow them

Loyal

Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Education

Required

Bachelor's or better in Behavioral Health or related field.

Experience

Required

3 years:

Three (3) years of experience working with youth involved in youth mental and/or behavioral health, juvenile justice, alternative education, or related fields involving at-risk children, youth, or young adults is required.

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