Student Support Service - Middle School

Chester Community Charter School•Chester, PA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Established in 1998 with 97 students, CCCS has steadily increased to more than 4,000 students in grades K-8 across 12 state-of-the-art buildings on four campuses. The school is a true community success story that has transformed the lives of thousands of students and their families, while breathing life back into a city that was once one of Philadelphia’s most vibrant manufacturing suburbs. The Student Support Service employee supports the day-to-day operational functions of the Student Code of Conduct, ensures disciplinary policies are followed, assists with school-based behavior modification systems and initiatives, and aids in morning admission, afternoon dismissal, and lunch periods for the school.

Requirements

High School diploma
Experience working with a diverse population including, but not limited to, low to moderate income families
Ability to multi-task and prioritize duties required
Available for extended days and retreats when required
Pennsylvania Criminal Record Check Clearance
Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance
FBI Criminal Background Clearance
Demonstrated Knowledge of: Behavior modification programs, preferably Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS), or its equivalent
Demonstrated Knowledge of: The community climate and community values
Demonstrated Knowledge of: Positive parenting techniques
Demonstrated Knowledge of: Conflict resolution skills
Demonstrated Knowledge of: School Policies and Procedures
Demonstrated Ability to: Work well with staff, students, and parents
Demonstrated Ability to: Effective oral and written communication
Demonstrated Ability to: Organize and implement various programs and objectives to achieve assigned goals
Demonstrated Ability to: Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
Demonstrated Ability to: Regard sensitive material in a confidential manner

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university

Responsibilities

Works in conjunction with the Dean of Students to promote and maintain a positive culture and climate in the specified school
Coordinates the efforts of all relevant team members in the school
Receives referrals and confers with students, parents, and teachers to help meet the needs of struggling students
Supervises students on campus before and after school; monitors students during lunch
Instructs students in appropriate behavior
Facilitates and maintains systematic processes and procedures for student conduct and social behavior
Facilitates conferences with stakeholders including but not limited to the following; parents, staff (regarding student progress), outside agencies, and students
Researches and presents alternative means, new ideas, and different approaches to aid in achieving student success
Possesses fluent knowledge of the school’s behavioral database system and ensures the accuracy of disciplinary records
Maintains accurate records including all school-based behavior modification systems
Assists teachers to better understand and work more effectively with students having school-related concerns including but not limited to; academic, behavioral, social, and emotional
Assists with facilitating admission and dismissal process and procedure
Assists with facilitating after-school events and activities sponsored by the school
Pushes into classroom, assisting teachers with classroom management
Pulls out of classroom, offering direct behavior interventions
Performs other related duties as assigned