School Climate Specialist - Secondary (9 positions)
- Employer
- Stratford Public Schools
- Location
- Stratford, CT, US
- Salary
- Competitive
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- Job Category
- Administrator, Specialist / Coordinator
- Grade Level
- High School
Job Details
Security/Security - School Year
Date Posted:
8/10/2022
Location:
Multiple Locations
Date Available:
09/01/2022
Closing Date:
08/26/2022
School Climate Specialists - 9 positions
Stratford Secondary Schools: Bunnell High School (3), Stratford High School (2), Wooster Middle School (2) and Flood Middle School (2)
Supervisor: Building Administrator / Director School Safety and Residency
Purpose: To support the administration with the safety and security of schools and grounds.
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Scope: Under the direction of the Director of School Safety and Residency and the Building Administrator, the School Climate Specialist is responsible for the overall safety and security of the school facility and grounds, maintaining order, enforcing Stratford Public Schools policies and procedures, and understanding and identifying student behavioral issues and using appropriate strategies and techniques to address and resolve issues.
Responsibilities:
- Build functional and positive relationships with students, families and staff
Monitor hallways, stairwells, rest room facilities, outside facilities and grounds, and other public and unsupervised places of the school to ensure safety and well-being of students and staff.
Ensure a smooth traffic flow of students through the hallways, assisting students with on-time arrival to class and to assigned locations.
Assist with supervision in the breakfast and lunch periods and with morning arrival and afternoon dismissal of students.
Remove disruptive students from classes when needed.
Assist the professional staff, police, and emergency personnel in responding to emergencies or disruptive situations.
Assist visitors with directions and secure proper identification.
Assist unauthorized visitors and escort them to the exit.
Report any discipline infractions, unauthorized visitors, and acts of vandalism to school administration . Notify the building administration, police, and/or appropriate emergency personnel of any emergency, potentially dangerous, or unusual situations.
Notify appropriate personnel immediately of evidence of substance abuse, child abuse, child neglect, severe medical or social conditions, potential suicide or individuals appearing to be under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances.
Participate in appropriate in-service and workshop programs.
Promote student responsibility for behavior and attitude by serving as a role model and dressing and grooming professionally.
Display ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, school personnel, and outside agencies associated with the school.
Protect confidentiality of records and information about staff, and use discretion when sharing such information within legal confines.
Perform any duties and responsibilities that are within the scope of employment, as assigned by their supervisor, and not otherwise prohibited by law or regulation.
- Ability to communicate with all organizational levels through proven verbal/written skills
Ability to function effectively with minimal supervision (Self-directed, organized, and detail-oriented).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work well with colleagues, parents and the general public.
Ability to handle difficult/tense situations with grace and professionalism.
- Experience in school safety or security is preferred.
High School Diploma required.
Bilingual preferred
- Regular requirement to sit, stand, walk, read, hear, see, speak, reach, stretch with hands or arms, crouch, kneel, climb and stoop.
Regular walking and standing for extended periods of time on a daily basis
Occasional requirement to lift, carry, push/pull equipment and supplies up to 50 lbs.
Requirement to assist in the restraint, movement or other emergency weight bearing assistance of students and/or staff
- $16.00 per hour
Non-union position School-year, 10-month position; student school year (up to 182 days)
Non-exempt
Annual evaluation by the Building Administrator and/or Director of School Safety and Residency.
Company
The Stratford Public Schools boast a portfolio of 13 academic buildings and one district office. Across our 14 buildings, we house almost 7,000 students and approximately 1,000 professional faculty and staff. Collectively, WE make up Stratford Public Schools. It is our mission to ensure that all students acquire the knowledge, character and 21st-century skills to succeed through high-quality learning experiences and community partnerships within a culture of diversity and respect.
Our aim is to be one of the more dynamic school districts in the region. In order to aspire towards this outcome, we recognize that we must embrace the vulnerabilities of our work and remain in a perpetual state of continuous improvement. We aim to provide our students with world class educational opportunities so they can ultimately represent the Stratford community in the global world and become confident contributing members to society.
At SPS, we have a passionate and dedicated staff, many of which are homegrown. With a focus on collaboration, we will continue to challenge and extend ideas around instructional practice. We will celebrate a diverse student population who are filled with vivid hopes, dreams and wishes for their futures. Our students dive deep into the extra-curricular offerings that we have, broadly participating in everything from athletics to the performing arts.
Our community partnerships are strong and they recognize the importance of their contributions to making the Stratford Public Schools one of the best in the area. For this, we are appreciative. Additionally, we receive outstanding support from the Stratford Board of Education as well as The Stratford Town Council, and the Mayor’s office.
From Forest to Shore (and everything in between) …. WE are Stratford.
Welcome.
Dr. Uyi Osunde
Superintendent of Schools
- Website
- http://www.stratfordk12.org/
- Telephone
- 2033854212
- Location
-
1000 East Broadway
Stratford
CT
06615
US
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