High School - School Culture Support Specialist 26-27

ABOUT US

Family Life Academy Charter School (commonly called FLACS) is a network of high-performing charter schools in the South Bronx. Family Life Academy Charter Schools, together with the Latino Pastoral Action Center and parents, create the conditions for self-empowerment for all its K-12 students to excel academically, take responsibility for their own learning, and affirm human values, today, in college, and beyond. We are guided by this mission and through it, we have revolutionized education for students from K-12. 

Family Life Academy Charter Schools is currently seeking dynamic educators who

• Value collaboration with like-minded educators who believe that education is activism.
• Want to work in an environment where all students are scholars and academic excellence is the norm.
• Believe that young people can be leaders who can create positive change in their communities and that schools should be safe, warm and caring environments. 
• Desire to work in a place where their skills will be nurtured through an embedded professional development program.

School Culture Support Specialist

Under the supervision of the School Principal, the School Culture Support Specialist focuses on promoting student accountability, restoring relationships, and upholding a strong school culture through proactive and responsive support. In addition, they will serve as the primary interface between the school and the student's homes, ensuring consistent and timely communication from the school. They work closely with the School Culture Coordinator to promote a positive school culture that allows students to learn. 

This is a 10-month full-time position.

Key Responsibilities:

Student Conflict Resolution:

• Facilitate peer mediations and conflict resolution conversations.
• Run reset circles and implement restorative practices when disciplinary issues arise.

Behavioral Interventions & Support:

• 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.

Incident Response & Documentation:

• 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.

Family & Community Engagement:

• 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.

School Culture & Policy Implementation:

• 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.

Supervision of Students & School Operations:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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.
• 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.
• NYS Department of Education fingerprint clearance and background checks.

It is the policy of FLACS to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizenship status, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender (sex), or prior record of arrest or convictions (except as provided by law), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation, as required by civil rights law.

Salary : $54,000 - $60,000