Coordinator, Climate and Culture (Previous Applicants Need Not Apply)

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested candidates to apply for the position of Climate & Culture Coordinator.

In our District, we put students first. Our vision: all Camden students will attend a high-quality school where they are valued, challenged, and prepared for college and careers that positively impact their community and the world. High-quality schools have a great teacher in every classroom, are housed in safe, clean buildings equipped to meet the needs of 21st century learners, with the support of an efficient and effective Central Office. All this is possible only with the right team members in place, working together with partners and the community to provide all students the academic, social, and emotional support needed to succeed in school and beyond. Read more here.

The Climate & Culture Coordinator will hold a critical role in improving school climate and culture and in collaborating with the school community to maintain a positive school climate and culture.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Under the direction of the Principal, the Climate & Culture Coordinator will support the vision for the Camden City School District by ensuring that all students have access to behavioral interventions and support. The Climate & Culture Coordinator will work closely with the school administrative team and the Divisions of School Support and Student Support to provide at-risk students with academic and social support. The Climate & Culture Coordinator will support in-school initiatives and services that foster student achievement.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma with relevant work experience required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university strongly preferred
• Preferred: Bilingual – Spanish (read/write/speak)
• At least 5 years of experience working with urban low-income students strongly preferred
• Comfort and fluency with the Microsoft Office suite and entering data into online software systems
• A valid driver’s license as well as current insurance and vehicle with valid registration
• Required criminal history background check, physical, and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
• Successful completion of a performance assessment exercise

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Cultivate Alignment of School Community Expectations

• Assist school leadership team in planning, monitoring, and maintaining school-wide Tier 1 interventions aligned to the structures and systems in place to promote a positive school culture
• Support staff with the implementation of Tier 2 and 3 behavioral interventions as directed by school leaders
• Communicate with each suspended student’s teachers on a daily basis to ensure that all students are provided with work
• Ensure suspended students are provided with additional academic support during missed instruction time to ensure that they remain academically on-track
• Maintain, monitor, and enforce student commitment contracts with each student prior to his/her return to school or in-class instruction
• Assist in tracking and decreasing out-of-school suspension rate in alignment with CCSD goals
• Ensure students and families have access to information about their rights and responsibilities and inquiries are sent to the appropriate channels (e.g. anti-bullying coordinator)
• Collaborate with school administrators and teachers in consistently maintaining school-wide expectations, systems, and structures for promoting a positive climate & culture within the school building

Implement Restorative Justice Practices

• Hold one-on-one conferences with students with repeated infractions to discuss discipline record and next steps
• Consistently implement a behavior contract system to support and monitor the progress of students who are frequently suspended
• Implement the District’s re-entry protocol for students returning to school from out-of-school suspension or incarceration
• Support school in facilitating delivery of services for students who have experienced loss or trauma

Monitor Consistent Implementation of the District’s Code of Conduct

• Coordinate with school leaders, teachers, and staff to ensure school’s efforts to significantly reduce the number of incidents that lead to missed instruction and/or out-of-school suspension, in alignment with CCSD’s goals and priorities
• Communicate effectively with school staff members to ensure adherence to the District’s Code of Conduct
• Log and track behavioral information in student information system
• Aid and support teachers, school leaders, and staff to implement school-wide positive behavior incentives in order to reduce the number of students who commit behavioral infractions
• Consistently monitor discipline data for the school and collaborate with teachers, school leaders, students, and families to address identified needs
• Collaborate with CCSD’s Student Supports team to analyze data and respond to trends
• Support projects and initiatives in other divisions and departments throughout CCSD on an as-needed basis
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Supervisor’s designee

CORE COMPETENCIES
An ideal candidate for this role will demonstrate the following and/or have experiences with:

• Strong oral and written communication skills; integrity and clarity in all communication and interactions
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Demonstrated record of success with serving at-risk youth, preferably in an urban setting
• Creative and outside-the-box thinking
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and achievement-oriented environment
• Commitment to the success of all Camden students, specifically in addressing the school-to-prison pipeline
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders, including school staff, students, families, and district officials
• Willingness to go above and beyond to contribute to the success of a dynamic team committed to a new future for urban education
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and take initiative
• Ability to problem solve through the unknown, and to request support when needed.
• Willingness to demonstrate confidentiality where needed.

CORE VALUES
We are seeking individuals who will exemplify the District’s core values:

Respect and Humility
We serve our community by recognizing the strengths, experiences, and perspectives of others. We humbly recognize our own limitations and incorporate lessons we gain from our reflective practice.

Evidence-based
We use evidence to inform decisions and to ensure that we are accountable to our students and families.

Communication & Collaboration
We communicate openly and work collaboratively, recognizing that getting to the best possible decisions requires input from others. Honest communications build trust and establish a community that assumes best intentions.

Solutions-oriented
With respect for the complexity of this work and the history that precedes us, we focus on persistence, resourcefulness, and inclusiveness to drive toward solutions.

REPORTS TO & EVALUATED BY
Principal and/or designee

SALARY, EMPLOYMENT PERIOD, AND UNION AFFILIATION
Salary Range:
Competitive based on qualifications and previous experience
Employment Period:
Ten month, non-tenureable position
Union Affiliation

THE CAMDEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER