School Culture Associates - various school sites

Green Dot Public Schools California•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 hours and works with school administrators to maintain a positive, safe learning environment and implement Green Dot Public Schools’ campus safety policies. Positions are available at most school sites. Green Dot 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, consistent attendance during scheduled hours, and extensive interaction with students, colleagues, and the public. Remote work is generally not an option. The work may involve interacting with prospective families, traveling across Los Angeles County, and walking or standing for long periods or moving through different parts of a school. The role may require speaking a language other than English at some positions. Candidates must pass a TB test and background check at the time of offer. The starting hourly rate is $22.11–$23.88, based on education. Green Dot provides eligible full-time employees access to benefit plans effective on the first of the month following hire. The posting describes medical, dental, vision, insurance, retirement, wellness, tuition reimbursement, and paid-time-off offerings.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, with college courses in psychology, sociology, counseling, or a related field; alternatively, at least 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 and terms 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 programs supporting social and emotional learning.
Ability to establish positive 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.
Valid California driver’s license and private transportation, or ability to use an alternative method of transportation.
Dependability, humility, a sense of humor, and a 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; flexibility is limited by classroom or operational requirements.
Ability to meet the physical demands that may include interacting with prospective families, traveling across Los Angeles County, walking or standing for long periods, and moving through various parts of a school.
Ability to engage extensively with students, colleagues, and members of the public.
Regular in-person attendance at the school site.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Help provide a safe and welcoming school environment by using active listening, de-escalation, conflict resolution, and Green Dot social-emotional learning programs.
Guide students and use safety protocols as needed to prevent injury or property damage.
Inform school administrators about causes and effects of campus and community tension.
Secure and lock school property when appropriate.
Report threats and student misconduct to the school Administrator or Designee.
Provide safety escorts for students, staff, faculty, and guests when requested.
Supervise the campus before, during, and after school, including classrooms, cafeterias, recreational areas, and athletic areas.
Direct visitors to appropriate parties and explain school 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 emergency response staff when requested.
Complete documentation and reports as established 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 collaborative problem-solving to develop student action plans.
Participate in trainings and workshops on cultural diversity, equity, access, systems of privilege, implicit racial bias, trauma-informed care, and building interpersonal relationships with students; 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 plan options, including an Anthem Vivity HMO with no-cost employee-only premiums and low-cost family premiums, and medical PPO and EPO options.
Dental and vision coverage, with 100% employer-paid options.
Employee Assistance Program, 100% employer-paid.
Life and AD&D insurance, 100% employer-paid; optional term life and AD&D insurance is also available.
Short- and long-term disability insurance, 100% employer-paid.
Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care.
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 increase for earning an associate and/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 family care and/or medical leave, unpaid and subject to change.
Generous paid time off.
Full-time employees are eligible to participate in benefit plans effective on the first of the month following their hire date.