School Culture Associates - various school sites

Green Dot Corporation•Los Angeles, CA

4d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The School Culture Associate (SCA) helps ensure the safety and well-being of people on and around campus. The role includes monitoring students before, during, and after school and working with school site administrators to maintain a positive, safe learning environment and implement Green Dot Public Schools’ safety policies. Positions are available at most school sites. California classified personnel are represented by the Ánimo Classified Employees Association (ACEA), an affiliate of the California Teachers Association (CTA) and the National Education Association (NEA). The position requires regular in-person attendance and extensive interaction with students, colleagues, and the public. Remote work is generally not an option. Work hours are scheduled, with limited flexibility due to classroom and operational requirements. Physical activities may include walking or standing for extended periods, moving throughout the school, and traveling across Los Angeles County. The starting hourly rate is $22.11–$23.88, based on education. Green Dot describes its benefits package as comprehensive and offers eligible full-time employees access to benefit plans beginning on the first of the month following their hire date. Employment is contingent on passing a TB test and background check. Green Dot hires on a rolling basis and is seeking to fill positions as soon as possible.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, plus 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 safety rules and procedures for students, standards of courtesy and behavior, student exceptions and codes 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 and conflict resolution techniques, and Green Dot social and emotional learning programs.
Ability to establish good relationships with individual students and groups.
Ability to communicate orally with Green Dot staff, parents, and students.
Ability to react quickly and appropriately in emergencies.
Ability to work effectively with Green Dot personnel, students, parents, the public, and others to build a positive school culture and climate.
A valid California driver’s license and private transportation, or the ability to use an alternative transportation method.
Dependability, humility, a sense of humor, and a strong commitment to Green Dot’s mission and the communities it serves.
Ability to pass a TB test and background check at the time of offer.
Consistent attendance during scheduled hours and regular in-person attendance.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, which may include extended walking or standing, moving throughout the school, and travel across Los Angeles County.

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 Green Dot social and emotional learning programs.
Guide students and use safety protocols as needed to prevent injury or damage to school property.
Inform school administrators about causes and effects of campus and community tension.
Ensure school property is secured and locked when appropriate.
Report threats and incidents of 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 parties and explain school safety protocols.
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 emergency response staff as requested.
Complete documentation and reports required by school site personnel.
Assist with student mediations and conflict resolution at the request of an Administrator or Designee.
Participate in Safe Passages, Collaborative meetings, and collaborative problem solving to develop student action plans.
Participate in trainings and workshops on cultural diversity, equity and access, systems of privilege, implicit racial bias, trauma-informed care, and building student relationships; 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.