SY 26-27 Student Climate Staff

PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL DISTRICT; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

The Philadelphia School District is seeking staff to assist during breakfast, lunch, and recreation periods, monitoring student behavior and supporting a positive school climate. The role emphasizes PBIS and restorative practices, helping maintain order in dining and play areas and assisting in meal service where needed.

Essentials include a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to read and write English, with a focus on teamwork and respectful interactions with students under staff

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Read and write English.
• Work effectively with groups of students in school areas.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff during breakfast, lunch and recreation periods.
• Monitor students in and around the school building or farm property.
• Support PBIS and restorative practices to promote safe behavior.
• Help maintain order in dining areas and play areas.
• Provide de-escalation and conflict resolution to maintain a calm climate.

Skills

PBIS practices

Restorative practices

De-escalation

Conflict resolution

Student supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

DISCLOSURE: This position requires a written exam for consideration. For forward-thinking administrators and educators, opportunities abound in the School District of Philadelphia. The School District of Philadelphia is committed to transforming the education opportunities it offers the city’s more than 203,000 school-aged children. The District seeks leaders who have a passion for working with schools, principals and communities who are committed to ensuring all students achieve. Serving a population as diverse as ours requires creativity, commitment and vision. Will you join us?

Job Summary

Provides assistance to staff during breakfast, lunch and recreation periods. Assists in monitoring students’ behavior in and around the school building or farm property during arrival, dismissal and whole-school transitions. Builds positive relationships with students and supports positive student behavior. Assists in the preparation and serving of food during mealtimes.

Essential Functions

• Assists security and instructional personnel on monitoring students’ activities and in walking through the school or farm property.
• Engages in school-wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) practices and restorative practices when engaging with students.
• Helps to maintain order in the dining areas during the breakfast and lunch periods and the school play areas during recess.
• Ensures that students clean their respective eating areas prior to leaving the cafeteria, removes residual debris in between breakfast and lunch periods as needed; may assist in delivering breakfast and lunch to students.
• Uses de-escalation, mediation, conflict resolution skills and restorative agreement for a safe school climate.
• Works with school staff to maintain a calm, structured safe environment for all students, including students who have experienced trauma related incidents.
• Watches over students in transition, hallways and common areas; ensures that students are respectful, organized, always safe and responsible.
• Performs other duties related to school climate and safety as assigned by the Principal.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated ability to:

• Learn routine school procedures.
• Learn and use PBIS practices and restorative practices with students.
• Read and write English.
• Follow simple written and oral instructions.
• Work effectively with individuals or groups of students in school areas.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The School District of Philadelphia provides to all persons equal access to all categories of employment in this district, regardless of race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin or handicap/disability, gender identity, or genetic information.

Please refer to Board Policy 104 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.