OVERVIEW

As a vital part of CPS’s overall goal of reducing violence against school-aged children in Chicago, the School Culture Coordinator will play a critical role within schools, spearheading the implementation, oversight and assessment of a holistic culture transformation. The
School Culture Coordinator will work in close collaboration with key school and community stakeholders to integrate new culture programs, trainings and resources that focus on leadership and staff development, an enhanced discipline and behavior framework, student socio-emotional support, conflict resolution, and attendance improvement. Pivotal to the success of these initiatives will be a rigid performance management structure to assess the impact of the various programs against set goals. The School Culture Coordinator will also work closely with their school’s Principal, Chief Area Officer and Project Manager, and the Central Office Safety and Security team to ensure culture programs and resources are meeting expectations and that outcomes are consistently tracked. The overarching goals of the initiative will be to demonstrate a decrease in behavioral incidents, an increase in student attendance and improved academic achievement in the school by creating a safe, stable, supportive environment in which students can excel.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

LEADERSHIP

· Work closely with respective high school principals, the Safety and Security team, Performance Management staff, and Area Office to oversee and assess programs dedicated to creating a calm school environment

· Develop strong relationships with administration, teachers, staff and community to generate a collective and comprehensive commitment to the Culture of Calm initiative

BEHAVIOR AND DISCIPLINE

· Develop and manage a clear and consistent behavior and discipline framework, establish a clearly defined role for every adult in the school, and ensure faithful compliance and enforcement among all staff

o Drive conversations with staff and administration aimed at achieving grassroots support and individual ownership

o Generate consensus about core