Staff Assistant [Managerial Tier B] - [Hurley] (SY25-26)

Reports to:Principal

Terms:Managerial Tier B

Job Responsibilities:

The Staff Assistant will provide operational support to the school leadership team and will be responsible for the implementation of processes and policies that support a strong school culture and climate. The Staff Assistant will investigate potentially negative situations and assist the school administration in managing and providing remediation and resolution to matters involving conflict. The Staff Assistant will also support the school wide goals. The Staff Assistant reports directly to the school leader and work closely with the office of Equity and the office of Safe and Welcoming Schools. The Staff Assistant will collaborate with other staff within the school and Central Office to create systems that support the student leadership opportunities at the school.

Responsibilities

1. Assist with the implementation and monitoring of school-wide discipline system including student behavior management systems classroom management strategies student discipline report record keeping and case management.
2. Actively participate to support the development of multi-tiered school-wide framework aimed at acknowledging appropriate student behavior.
3. Works collaboratively with school leader to ensure effective communication to students parents staff and community.
4. Works collaboratively with all professional support staff including itinerants and partners
5. Meets collaboratively with the school leader once per week
6. Provide support for the planning and execution of school safety at special events such as but not limited to assemblies graduation family engagement evenings
7. Ensure student discipline records are properly maintained and updated at the school
8. Assists the school administration in managing and resolving potentially negative situations to ensure the safety and security of all students and staff
9. Implement restorative justice practices to resolve conflict
10. Oversees the systems and documentation to uphold the Attendance and Punctuality Policy of the school.
11. Serves as a liaison for youth resources (e.g. CHINSDepartment of Children and Families Department of Youth Services and other external agencies)
12. Consults with parents and community agencies to provide early interventions for students
13. Is visible and available to students teachers and staff members
14. Monitors and patrols the corridors regularly (before school during passing time during class time and after school) to ensure that students are in class and to help prevent potential disciplinary situations from occurring
15. Recruit for and facilitate student lunch groups and to assist with both peer conflict and building students capacity of personal responsibility
16. Checks in regularly with teachers regarding discipline issues and progress of targeted students.
17. Monitors arrival and dismissal of the school consistently looking for ways to implement the most efficient procedures
18. Performs other related responsibilities as assigned by the Principal

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma / GED
• 3 years related experience
• Boston Resident
• Demonstrate leadership experience working effectively with students teachers families and administrators
• Excellent writing and communication skills demonstrating ability to present reports in clear and concise manner
• Experience working collaborative team-oriented atmosphere; highly organized; able to meet deadlines
• Demonstrates ability to manage time well and work in a self-directed way

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fluent in both English and Spanish
• Associates or Bachelor Degree

Knowledge Skills & Characteristics

1. Acute attention to detail coupled with the ability to think and act strategically
2. Communication and management skills necessary to ensure a smooth school operation
3. Ability to create monitor and maintain systems that enhance organizational efficiency
4. Ability and desire to work in a fast paced highly disciplined but sometimes unpredictable school environment
5. Willingness to work autonomously collaboratively and/or under the direction of senior staff as needed
6. Maturity humility strong work ethic and roll-up-my sleeves attitude
7. Strong belief that all students in BPS can achieve at high levels

TERMS:

Managerial Tier B

Please refer to Employee Benefits and Policies) for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step.

NOTE: School-based managerial employees will work 223 days between July 1st and June 30th each year. The 223 day work-year will include the 180 days in which school is in session and the additional days will be determined by the employee and the principal or headmaster of the school. This position subject to the City of Boston residency requirement.

School-based managerial employees are not eligible for vacation time or compensatory time. In the event of school cancellation due to snow or inclement weather school-based managerial employees need not report to work.

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