Student Support Specialist - Ánimo City of Champions Charter High School

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ABOUT GREEN DOT Green Dot Public Schools is a non-profit network of public charter schools helping to transform the public education system so that ALL students graduate prepared for college, leadership, and life. Our schools are founded on an unwavering belief in the potential of all students, and there are four key elements to our school model that help us unlock the inherent potential in every student we serve : quality teaching and instruction, a college-going culture, a focus on fostering leadership and life skills, and a focus on eliminating barriers to learning. We have 18 schools and over 10,000 students across Los Angeles. Our schools are located in some of the most underserved communities that have been denied access to high-quality educational opportunities, and we seek to prove that it is possible to close the access and opportunity gap that exists between low-income students and their more affluent peers.

What differentiates Green Dot is our intense focus on truly serving ALL students, our collaboration with reform-minded unions, our work focused on large-scale turnarounds of schools formerly run by the districts, and our ability to take on the toughest challenges with the same public funding received by traditional district schools but accomplishing very different results. Green Dot's results are undeniable. Nine of our high schools are ranked among the top schools in the country. We have three California Distinguished schools and 3 California Gold Ribbon schools, and several of our schools have been recipients of the CORE Districts' Academic Growth Awards, which honor schools having the greatest impact on student achievement. Additionally, Green Dot's first turnaround, Alain LeRoy Locke College Preparatory Academy, was named Charter School of the Year by the California Charter Schools Association in 2019.

OPPORTUNITY

Green Dot is seeking a talented Student Support Specialist with a desire to support and work with a team of school leaders who strive to ensure that all students are prepared for college, leadership and life. The Student Support Specialist will help to create a positive campus-wide culture, implement the school-wide behavior management program and facilitate parent conferences, interventions, and other student supports as needed. You will support the school leadership team in establishing behavior management protocols and maintaining a positive, "college for certain" environment. This position will be based at our Ánimo City of Champions site.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Implement school wide discipline systems and enforce all school-wide rules and expectations

Manage mild and moderate discipline referrals from start to end, including completing investigations, providing cognitive coaching, communicating with parents, inputting information in Power School, facilitating reconnection meetings, assigning consequences and following up with teachers

Coordinate school detention, Restorative Resets and Saturday School programs >

Support the implementation of restorative practices through leading 'Reconnection' meetings, 'Harm Circles' and 'Restorative Resets'

Manage daily student conduct agreements and daily check-ins >

Facilitate parent conferences as needed >

Support the Assistant Principal of Culture with tasks as needed >

Supervise before, during, after school, including lunch periods, and other school events >

Serve on the School Culture Team

QUALIFICATIONS

As an ideal candidate, you

have a bachelor's degree (preferred, but not required)

are bilingual (English / Spanish) (highly desirable)

have experience working in an urban school setting

have experience implementing and managing policies and systems

have the ability to establish / foster a positive and safe school culture

have demonstrated ability in conflict resolution and de-escalation

have an understanding of Restorative Practices and Trauma-Informed Practices

possess a growth mindset and love of learning

demonstrate proven leadership capabilities

have a strong ethical base and self-awareness

are able to work independently and manage time effectively >

have excellent interpersonal communication and written skills

are dependable, humble, have a sense of humor and a rock-solid commitment to Green Dot's mission and the communities we serve

will need to pass a TB test and background check at time of offer

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Work Hours : This position requires consistent attendance during scheduled hours, as flexibility is limited by classroom or operational requirements.

Breaks : Breaks are structured within the workday and must align with operational needs and student care requirements. Extended or frequent breaks may not be feasible in this setting.

Physical Requirements : The position may require certain physical abilities, such as interacting with students, or moving through various parts of the school.

Social Requirements : The position requires extensive interaction with students, colleagues, and members of the public.

On-Site Presence : This role requires regular, in-person attendance to meet the needs of students, staff, and the school environment. Remote work / telecommuting is generally not an option.

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to perform the job.

COMPENSATION

The starting annual salary range for this position is $68,640 - $72,500. Please note that candidates who are new to their role or newly promoted can expect offers between the minimum and the mid-point of the range. To allow for salary progression over time, offers at the top of the range are rare. Individual education and experience will be considered when issuing offers.

In addition, Green Dot offers one of the most robust and comprehensive benefits packages in the industry (for both you and your dependents) :

Full-time employees are eligible to participate in Green Dot's benefit plans effective on the first of the month following their date of hire

PPO, EPO and HMO choices for medical, dental and vision - including a 100% employee-only paid option

Employee Assistance Program (100% employer-paid)

Life and AD&D Insurance (100% employer-paid)

Optional Term Life & AD&D Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% employer-paid)

Flexible Spending Accounts (health and dependent care)

Wellness programs and resources

Financial planning / coaching access

Optional non-matching 401(k) plan

California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) OR State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) participation (based on eligibility), with both employee and employer contributions

Potential for annual performance-based compensation increases

Potential for annual bonuses

Approved family care and / or medical leave (unpaid)

Green Dot also offers generous paid time off for an overall work-life balance, while giving employees the opportunity to impact a growing, mission-driven organization that is committed to the success of all students.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted and we hire on a rolling basis. We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible.

Green Dot Public Schools has embedded a diversity, equity and inclusion lens in our organizational culture, as well as in our educational and talent practices. We are committed to hiring those who reflect the diversity of our communities, and we recruit, employ, support, compensate and promote employees, without regard to their actual or perceived race, religious creed (including religious dress or grooming practices), color, national origin or ancestry (including native language spoken), physical or mental disability (including HIV or AIDS), medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and expression), parental status, age (forty (40) and over), sexual orientation, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, citizenship, immigration status or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Please note that Green Dot Public Schools California is unable to sponsor any applicant for a temporary or permanent U.S employment-based visa, nor hire any applicant currently holding a temporary U.S. employment-based visa.

Green Dot California Central Office, Los Angeles, CA