Climate and Culture Coach (1.0 FTE)
Hillside Middle School
KEA Salary Schedule and Grade
$47,599–$93,010
10 Month, Full-time
Our Mission:
Nurture the dreams of all students and empower all students to contribute to a better world.
Scope of Responsibilities
The Culture and Climate Coach will provide instructional support for teachers and individual and small-group interventions for students, related to School-wide Positive Behavior Interventions, Supports (SW-PBIS) models, and support multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS). Encourage schools to maintain the integrity of their school-wide.
Performance Responsibilities
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Collaborate with principal, MTSS Leadership Team, and content teachers to identify school climate and culture needs specific to the school, students and staff.
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Research and provide to staff, through job-embedded professional development activities, content knowledge and resources regarding best practices in School-wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports.
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Provide support and assistance with the implementation of the district and school curriculum and strategic planning expectations.
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Provide leadership for the development and dissemination to school, parents, family, and community groups of the culture and climate expectations and norms.
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Monitor the program and collaborate with appropriate staff and administration to ensure that the culture and climate initiative is implemented with fidelity and integrity.
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Coordinate and conduct regular meetings with individual and teams of classroom teachers to examine student behavior and attendance data, monitor program progress, and support teacher reflection, decision-making and action.
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Support classroom teachers in applying classroom management strategies that build positive relationships with students through peer coaching, demonstration lessons, modeling interventions, and various professional learning communities meeting protocols.
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Develop data-gathering protocols and assist appropriate staff in the collection, analysis and reporting of data concerning the impact of behavior and attendance interventions.
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Participate fully in appropriate professional development.
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Provide quarterly reports on the progress of implementation and results of culture and climate initiatives.
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Observe and provide feedback to teachers regarding classroom management and implementation of culture and climate initiatives.
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Other duties as assigned by the director of student services.
Minimum Qualifications
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Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with a Master’s Degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
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Minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience.
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Experience with data analysis and research-based interventions.
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Functional knowledge of the research and practices related to Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports.
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Demonstrated ability to communicate collaboratively and effectively with instructional staff, administration, students and parents.
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Demonstrated abilities in leadership, staff professional development, and public speaking
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience with CHAMPS or a similar school-wide PBIS program.
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Additional specific training in Response-to-Intervention, MTSS, or similar tiered intervention program.
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Experience with trauma-informed care and restorative practices.
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Experience working with adult learners, facilitating professional conversations.
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Experience teaching in a K-12 school.
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Experience working with principals and administrators.
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Successful experience in a multi-cultural, urban school district.
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Minimum three years of successful experience working with children and families in an urban educational setting and/or diverse/multi-cultural setting.
Please apply online at www.kalamazoopublicschools.com
Kalamazoo Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer
