Position Type: Support Staff/School Climate AdvisorDate Posted: 11/18/2024Location: Hamden High SchoolDate Available: ASAPClosing Date: Until FilledSchool Climate Advisor Hamden High SchoolQualifications: 1. Ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents, and administrators 2. Ability to lead and manage a team 3. Strong verbal and written communication skills 4. Demonstrates effective problem solving, organizational skills, planning, record keeping and computer literacy skills 5. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable Reports To: Building Administrator Job Goal: To assist and support the school administration in creating and maintaining a positive school climate. Job Description:
- 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
Terms of Employment: 180 days per year. This is a non-union position. Position will be opened until filled.