School Culture Associate

Green Dot Public Schools•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The School Culture Associate (SCA) ensures the safety and well-being of people on and around campus. The role monitors students before, during, and after school and works with school administrators to maintain a positive, safe learning environment and implement school-site safety policies. Opportunities are available at most Green Dot California school sites. Green Dot California classified personnel are represented by the Ánimo Classified Employees Association (ACEA), affiliated with the California Teachers Association (CTA) and the National Education Association (NEA). The position requires regular in-person attendance, consistent attendance during scheduled hours, and extensive interaction with students, colleagues, and the public. Work may involve traveling across Los Angeles County, walking or standing for long periods, and moving around the school. Remote work is generally not an option. The starting hourly rate is $22.11–$23.88, based on education. Green Dot offers benefits for employees and dependents, along with paid time off. Full-time employees may participate in benefit plans beginning the first of the month after their hire date. Additional compensation provisions include hourly rate increases for earning an associate or bachelor’s degree after hire, annual hourly increases, and an annual perfect-attendance bonus. Benefits and compensation are subject to change.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and completion of college courses in psychology, sociology, counseling, or a related field; a bachelor’s degree is preferred. A minimum of three years of related experience may substitute for the required college-level courses.
Familiarity with the community, including its culture, values, and important community issues.
Knowledge of student safety rules and procedures, standards of courtesy and behavior, student exceptions and code of conduct, adolescent development, and vocabulary commonly used by local youth.
Knowledge of culturally sustaining and responsive pedagogy, active listening, trauma-informed care, de-escalation, conflict resolution, and Green Dot social-emotional learning programs.
Ability to establish positive relationships with individual students and groups.
Ability to communicate orally with Green Dot staff, parents, and students.
Ability to respond quickly and appropriately in emergencies.
Ability to work effectively with personnel, students, parents, the public, and others to build a positive school culture and climate.
Valid California driver’s license and private transportation, or ability to use an alternative method of transportation.
Dependability, humility, a sense of humor, and strong commitment to Green Dot’s mission and the communities it serves.
Pass a TB test and background check at the time of offer.
Consistent attendance during scheduled hours and regular in-person attendance are required; flexibility is limited by classroom or operational requirements.
Ability to meet physical demands that may include interacting with prospective families, traveling across Los Angeles County, walking or standing for long periods, and moving through different parts of the school.
Ability to interact extensively with students, colleagues, and members of the public.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Ability to speak a language other than English; this may be required for some positions.

Responsibilities

Help provide a safe and welcoming school environment using active listening, de-escalation, conflict resolution, and social-emotional learning programs.
Guide students and use safety protocols when needed to prevent injury or damage to school property.
Inform school administrators about causes and effects of campus and community tension.
Secure and lock school property when appropriate.
Report threats and student misbehavior to the school Administrator or Designee.
Provide safety escorts for students, staff, faculty, and guests when requested.
Supervise campus areas before, during, and after school, including classrooms, the cafeteria, and recreational and athletic areas.
Direct campus visitors to appropriate personnel and explain school-site safety protocols.
Actively supervise common areas, including restrooms, parking lots, and locker areas.
Respond to alarms, critical incidents, safety breaches, maintenance problems, and fire or building hazards, and document these events.
Assist local law enforcement and other emergency response staff as requested.
Complete documentation and reports required by school-site personnel.
Assist with student mediation and conflict resolution at an Administrator or Designee’s request.
Participate in Safe Passages, collaborative meetings, and problem-solving to develop student action plans.
Complete training and workshops on cultural diversity, equity and access, systems of privilege, implicit racial bias, trauma-informed care, and student relationships, and receive guidance from Green Dot’s School Culture Team.
Maintain confidentiality when working with students, families, staff, and community members.
Perform other administrative duties and projects as assigned.

Benefits

Medical coverage options, including an HMO, PPO, and EPO.
Dental and vision coverage, including employer-paid options.
Employee Assistance Program.
Life and AD&D insurance, including employer-paid coverage; optional term life and AD&D insurance is also available.
Short- and long-term disability insurance, including employer-paid coverage.
Health and dependent-care flexible spending accounts.
Wellness programs and resources.
Financial planning and coaching access.
California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) participation, with employee and employer contributions.
Optional non-matching 401(k) plan.
Hourly rate increases for earning an associate or bachelor’s degree after hire.
Annual hourly rate increase.
Annual perfect-attendance bonus.
Tuition reimbursement for pre-approved, job-related coursework or workshops.
Approved unpaid family-care and/or medical leave.
Paid time off.