Job Description
About WISH Academy
WISH Academy is committed to creating a school environment where every student and staff member feels valued, supported, and safe. The Culture & Climate Officer is central to cultivating this atmosphere—ensuring that our school operates with care, structure, and respect.
Position Summary
The Culture & Climate Officer will actively promote and maintain a positive school culture and climate at WISH Academy. This includes hands-on supervision, proactive behavior coaching, policy enforcement, and the development and oversight of school-wide initiatives to support students' social-emotional, behavioral, and academic needs.
Key Responsibilities
• Lunch Supervision & Hallway ManagementOversee student safety and foster positive interactions during lunch periods and transitions between classes.
• Student Coaching & Behavioral SupportProvide one-on-one and group coaching to guide students in developing social-emotional skills, conflict resolution, and responsible decision-making.
• Policy Awareness & EnforcementConsistently uphold school policies with fairness and a restorative approach—balancing accountability with empathy.
• Collaborative Behavioral PlanningReport directly to the Dean of Climate and Culture and collaborate with leadership teams, Student Support Teams, or peer mediation groups to design and implement interventions.
• Recognition & Incentive ProgramsManage school-wide behavior recognition systems—assemblies, raffles, special privileges, and incentive programs that celebrate positive conduct.
• Zen Room CoordinationSupervise or collaborate on the management of a safe space where students can calm down, reflect, and restore before rejoining class.
• Anti-Bullying & Harassment ResponseRespond to reports of bullying or discrimination; follow district reporting procedures and ensure interventions are correctly implemented.
• Data Monitoring & Trend AnalysisTrack data on behavioral incidents, referrals, and climate indicators. Use this information to identify areas for improvement and to guide programming.
• School Community SupportSupport staff in restorative practices, trauma-informed responses, positive behavioral supports (PBIS), and social-emotional learning (SEL).
• Family & Community EngagementFoster positive relationships with families and community partners, connecting home and school needs.
• School-Wide Culture InitiativesDevelop rituals and systems to reinforce the school’s cultural vision.
• Strategic Vision & Team LeadershipCollaborate with school leadership to define and advance WISH Academy’s cultural goals and support school-wide implementation plans or climate committees.
• Crisis Response & De-EscalationApply crisis communication techniques as needed to support students in distress or defuse high-tension situations.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Demonstrated experience in student supervision, behavior management, restorative practices, and culture-building initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead staff training and collaborate across teams to support student well-being.
• Knowledge of MTSS, PBIS frameworks, and trauma-informed approaches.
• Strong communication, conflict-resolution, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to equitable, inclusive practices, restorative practices, and student-centered decision-making.
Preferred
• Experience coordinating tiered behavioral interventions (e.g., PBIS, MTSS).
• Background in implementing recognition programs, restorative conferencing, and family outreach.
• Familiarity with data-driven decision-making for school climate improvement.
Position Benefits
• Competitive hourly rate and benefits package.
• Professional development opportunities in SEL, restorative practices, and trauma-informed care.
• A chance to make a meaningful impact on student culture and school climate.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
Work Location: In person