Part-Time School Climate Advisor

Ansonia Public Schools is looking for a Part-time School Climate Advisor at AMS

TITLE: Student Support/School Climate Advisor Part-Time

Reports to : Building Principal

Employee Qualifications

• Experience working with students in the grade levels served by the school. Must have at least an associate's degree, although a bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with students, staff, administrators and parents.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Possesses the ability to relate to students with behavioral problems.
• Demonstrates effective problem solving, organizational skills, planning, record keeping and computer literacy skills.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education or the Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

Job Goals

• To support the school administration in its mission to create and maintain a positive school climate.
• To provide support, as requested, for a positive and structured in-school Student Support Center where students can address factors causing disciplinary issues such as time management, organization and study skills, and/or feelings of disconnection from the larger student body.

Job Description

• Works in conjunction with the School Climate Advisor and attendance staff to input student discipline information into the appropriate computer-based program in order to maintain accurate records of student behavior and attendance.
• Responsible for assisting other school staff during lunch to promote a positive school climate.
• Assists with structured activities for students during recess.
• Works collaboratively in developing schedules, routines, and coverage for the cafeteria, recess and student support center.
• Consults with faculty, administrators and other special services personnel on student behavioral issues.
• Maintains records related to the Student Support Center and inputs student discipline information into the appropriate computer-based program.
• Additional responsibilities as determined by the building administrator.

19.5 Hours per week.