Culture Specialist 2024-2025 School Year

MISSION

The mission of The PATH School is to provide a purpose-driven, culturally responsive learning environment that challenges scholars academically while supporting their social and emotional growth in order to develop conscientious citizens who transform their communities. 

JOB SUMMARY

At The PATH School (TPS), we seek candidates who are committed to our vision, mission and core beliefs. TPS staff members are passionate about serving urban scholars. They have the utmost respect for their scholars and their families, and are absolutely committed to their scholars’ academic and personal development and success. TPS staff members believe deeply in the importance of the social and emotional development of young people and are committed to demonstrating that belief daily. They are excited about teaching and learning and are continually working to improve their ability to do both. Our staff members truly care about using every moment of every day to help our scholars grow, both personally and academically. TPS staff members are supportive, thoughtful, creative, relentless, and unbelievably motivated. They work together, learn from each other, and do whatever it takes, day in and day out, to make sure their scholars succeed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build strong relationships with scholars, families, administrators, and PATH team members.
• Display an understanding of The PATH School's vision, mission, and core values.
• Invest in the learners’ well-being, health, and safety, physically, socially, and emotionally.
• Serve as the direct point of contact for parent communication related to discipline.
• Assist teachers in the identification and development of individualized behavior interventions intended to change behaviors.
• Review referrals for student support and identify and implement appropriate interventions for scholars in need of additional assistance.
• Provide support to scholars who display impulsive behaviors, low self-esteem, and impaired social skills.
• Collect and analyze data (i.e. attendance trends, classroom observation notes, grades, assessments, etc.) to determine best practices to reduce disciplinary occurrences such as detention and suspension in order to improve student engagement.
• Communicate consistently and effectively with school staff, parents/guardians, and staff.
• Collaborate with leadership to discuss and create strategic plans to address trends in discipline and classroom culture.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records and their progress as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Manage scholar behavior and maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and systems of the school.
• Perform administrative duties, such as assisting in hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior teaching experience (Preferred)
• Bilingual (Preferred)
• Pass a criminal background check (Required)
• Ability to develop caring relationships with scholars and families
• Knowledge of positive behavioral interventions and conflict resolution strategies
• Experience in creating and implementing student behavior expectations
• Ability to problem-solve, support, and model behavioral systems, processes, and strategies
• Capable of executing meetings, calls, and emails with professionalism, courtesy, and respect for all families
• Excellent communication, superior listening skills, organizational skills, and decision-making ability
• Experience working with a diverse body of scholars and staff

EXPECTATIONS

• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Participate in school-wide and individual professional development, including two weeks during the summer and weekly department meetings
• Attend and participate in events outside of normal school hours (ex. family nights, student performances, field trips, family conferences, Back-to-School Nights, etc.).
• Report to work on a regular and punctual basis, Monday - Friday
• Ability to operate computers, classroom technology, and computer software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, copiers, and cell phone functions such as text, email, etc.)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand for ⅔ of the work day
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
• Ability to work in an environment with an above-average level of noise

BENEFITS

• 401(k) 
• Health and Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life Insurance paid for by The PATH School
• Health Spending Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount program
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Paid time off
• Paid Professional Development opportunities