High School - School Culture Support Specialist 26-27

Family Life Academy Charter Schools•New York, NY

2d•$54,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

Family Life Academy Charter School (FLACS) is a network of high-performing charter schools in the South Bronx. FLACS, together with the Latino Pastoral Action Center and parents, aims to create conditions for self-empowerment for all K-12 students to excel academically, take responsibility for their learning, and affirm human values. The School Culture Support Specialist, under the supervision of the School Principal, focuses on promoting student accountability, restoring relationships, and upholding a strong school culture through proactive and responsive support. They also serve as the primary interface between the school and students' homes, ensuring consistent and timely communication. This is a 10-month full-time position.

Requirements

Prior experience in youth development, behavioral intervention, or restorative justice strongly preferred.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with students, families, and staff.
Ability to remain calm, fair, and consistent when navigating challenging situations.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to track data and manage documentation.
NYS Department of Education fingerprint clearance and background checks.

Nice To Haves

Being bilingual in English and Spanish is strongly preferred.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field (education, social sciences, or other relevant discipline) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Facilitate peer mediations and conflict resolution conversations.
Run reset circles and implement restorative practices when disciplinary issues arise.
Provide in-the-moment behavior support to students and staff throughout the school day.
Design and implement student community service initiatives tied to school expectations.
Partner with staff to support classroom management and school-wide behavior expectations.
Track and analyze incident reports using school-based systems.
Complete and submit required network incident reports and documentation.
Conduct bullying investigations and ensure appropriate follow-up in compliance with DASA and school policy.
Communicate with families regarding behavioral incidents, investigations, and school expectations.
Lead intake meetings for mid-year transfers or returning students to review the school’s culture and discipline code.
Reinforce consistent implementation of the student code of conduct.
Collaborate with school leaders to identify culture trends and propose solutions.
Monitor and support student compliance with school policies including uniforms, electronics, and behavioral expectations.
Run and manage student lunch periods to ensure a positive, orderly environment.
Monitor and support student behavior during non-instructional times, including arrival, dismissal, hallway transitions, and recess.
Reinforce consistent implementation of the student code of conduct across all school settings.