Van Sickle Academy Middle School Specialist

Springfield Public Schools • Springfield, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Specialist at Van Sickle Academy Middle School is responsible for helping ensure school-wide consistency in the implementation of culture expectations, acting as an exemplar for all staff by modeling high expectations for all students, and working with students to grow academically and behaviorally. This role also involves participating in various duties around the building as needed, supporting the administration and staff members as they create a positive student culture, and serving as support staff around the building. The Specialist will work with staff members to ensure all areas of the building are covered and monitor public areas (such as hallways and other public spaces) when appropriate to reinforce school behavior expectations. Additionally, the role includes coordinating the accurate monitoring and analyzing of student attendance and student discipline.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required
• High expectations for self and others, and a willingness to hold self and others accountable to these expectations
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and strong interpersonal skills
• Commitment to professional growth
• Belief and alignment with SPS's core beliefs and philosophy, including the belief that each and every child can excel academically

Nice To Haves

• Understanding and experience working with urban school environments and culture
• At least 3 years experience working in schools
• Bilingual speaking, reading, and writing abilities

Responsibilities

• Helping ensure school-wide consistency in implementation of culture expectations
• Acting as an exemplar for all staff by modeling high expectations for all students
• Working with students to grow academically and behaviorally
• Participating in various duties around the building as needed
• Supporting the administration and staff members as they create a positive student culture
• Serving as support staff around the building; working with staff members to ensure all areas of the building are covered
• Monitoring public areas (such as hallways and other public spaces) when appropriate to reinforce school behavior expectations
• Coordinating the accurate monitoring and analyzing student attendance and student discipline

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED