School Climate Manager

Public Health Management Corporation•Upper Dublin Township, PA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The School Climate Manager is responsible for implementing interventions that promote a positive, safe, and orderly environment for students and staff at Fairwold Academy. The role ensures that processes are efficient and consistently followed, particularly for Safe Schools initiatives, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), de-escalation and school safety programs, and crisis management using Mandt. The position reports to the Director of Climate and Culture. The manager oversees school safety protocols, PBIS operations, student behavior interventions, transportation procedures, and safe supervision throughout the school day. The role also supports students in crisis, trains employees in de-escalation, prepares and reviews data and reports, and assists with budget preparation as directed. The position serves as a PBIS classroom observation coach and Mandt Trainer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in ABA, education, social services, behavioral health, criminal justice, psychology, or a related field.
Three years of experience working with youth involved in youth mental and/or behavioral health, juvenile justice, alternative education, or a related field involving at-risk children, youth, or young adults.
Experience working with a special needs population in a school setting and/or mental health organization.
Understanding of emotional and behavioral disorders, mental health issues, autism, developmental delays, and intellectual disabilities.
Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with a variety of educational staff.
Ability to conduct SCM trainings, convey content, assess skills, and train staff according to the staff development schedule.
Knowledge of school-wide Positive Behavior Support systems, including PBIS data systems, and trauma-informed practices.
Ability to effectively influence students with behavioral and social-emotional needs.
Ability to collect and analyze data, facilitate problem-solving meetings, and use computers, data systems, and electronic reports.
Ability to understand and adhere to policies and procedures; analytical and problem-solving skills; organizational and time-management skills; leadership and team-building skills; and interpersonal skills.
Ability to perform the described physical duties, including climbing stairs, walking on uneven terrain and school grounds, moving rapidly in multiple directions, and assisting trained personnel with positioning a student who may weigh 150 pounds or more.
Ability to independently use routine office equipment and travel outside school hours as determined by administration.
May transport students in accordance with applicable Pennsylvania Department of Education and Department of Transportation requirements and school and PHMC procedures.

Nice To Haves

Experience facilitating lessons or groups.

Responsibilities

Implement school safety initiatives and protocols, including evacuation, fire and emergency drills, facilities safety, staff training, and programs coordinated with local law enforcement.
Provide efficiency reports for the Administrative Team, Director of Climate and Culture, and Executive Director.
Manage the operational aspects of the school PBIS program and implement protocols in the PBIS handbook.
Enforce the Student Code of Conduct in alignment with PBIS language, school policies, and procedures.
Facilitate and model school-wide expectations, incentives, and consequences.
Manage student contracts for activities and ensure the smooth operation of the School Store and special events.
Attend and facilitate Tier-level PBIS data problem-solving meetings; prepare data for analysis, monitor student progress, and support the continuous development of the PBIS program.
Assist the Principal and Administrative Team with operational aspects of student discipline.
Manage school transportation operations, including safe arrival and dismissal procedures; collect transportation incident information and student incident reports; prepare reports; and communicate with administration, staff, parents, and transportation companies.
Maintain effective relationships with transportation companies, transportation staff, and parents.
Be present on school grounds to ensure students are safely transported home after dismissal, including when transportation issues arise.
Support the school community in maintaining an orderly environment and provide mobile support to students in crisis or demonstrating non-compliant behavior; model positive intervention strategies and reintegrate students into the program.
Supervise safe and orderly conduct during arrival and dismissal, lunch, recess, assemblies, and other activities.
Train school employees in de-escalation protocols and serve as a Mandt Trainer, providing instruction during required professional development sessions.
Serve as a coach for PBIS classroom observations and feedback.
Assist with budget preparation as directed.
Perform related duties, special assignments, and projects as assigned.