Position Title:                        Student Support Service (S3) (Middle School)

Terms of Employment:        10 Months

Reports To:                            Principal and Dean of Students

To Apply:                               Please visit the Chester Community Charter School website and
                                                click on Staff – Employment Opportunities
Job Summary:

The Student Support Service employee facilitates the day-to-day operational functions of the School Code of Conduct, Discipline Policy and Procedures, school-based behavior modification systems and initiatives, and directs morning admission, dismissal and lunch periods for the school.

Essential Functions:

• Works in conjunction with the Dean of Students to promote and maintain a positive culture and climate in specified school
• Coordinates the efforts of all relevant team members in the school
• Receives referrals and confers with students, parents, 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 process and procedures for scholar conduct and social behavior
• Facilitates conferences with stakeholders including but not limited to the following; parents, staff (regarding scholar progress), outside agencies and students
• Researches and presents alternative means, new ideas, and different approaches to aid in achieving scholar success
• Possesses fluent knowledge of the school’s behavioral data base system and ensures accuracy of disciplinary records
• Maintains accurate records including all school-based behavior modification systems
• Assists teachers to better understand and work more effectively with scholars 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
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, preferred
• 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 day and retreats when required
• Pennsylvania Criminal Record Check Clearance
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance
• FBI Criminal Background Clearance

Demonstrated Knowledge of:

• Behavior modification programs such as but not limited to: Live School Behavior Modification System, Clip Chart Behavior Modification System, Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS), or equivalent
• The community climate and community values
• Positive parenting techniques
• Conflict resolution skills
• School policies and procedures

Demonstrated Ability to:

• Work well with staff, scholars, and parents
• Effective oral and written communication
• Organize and implement various programs and objectives to achieve assigned goals
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
• Regard sensitive material in a confidential manner

Note:  CCCS has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time.  This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.