About the role
About Us
The mission of Equitas Academy Charter Schools is to prepares students for college, careers, and life pursuits, and inspires them to be champions of equity. Equitas Academy currently serve over 2,000 students in four elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. Equitas Academy is based in the Pico-Union neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Position Description
The primary role of the School Culture Coordinator is to support the Principal and school team with student and parent communications, student culture and restorative practices, and student safety and health.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate restorative practice systems and support and communicate with staff on student behavior issues
- Sustain and monitor a safe, orderly, and joyful culture of high academic and behavioral standards
- Supervise students during lunch, nutrition and passing periods
- Provide active supervision of students during walking transitions to and from Physical Education (PE) classes, ensuring student safety and reinforcing school-wide behavioral expectations (middle school only)
- Communicate with families on a regular and consistent basis
- Administer medications to students as needed
- Assist in the development of structures and systems to assist in building consistency within the student culture
- Provide the necessary support to faculty so that they can help administer the school’s policies
- Act as lead for student referrals, student health, and injuries
- Help communicate and reset students having difficulty with behavior in the classroom
- Complete other tasks as assigned by the Principal or Assistant Principal
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong commitment to the mission and vision of Equitas Academy
- Deep, passionate, and action oriented belief in our mission to prepare students for college, careers, and life pursuits
- Strong communication with scholars, staff and parents
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of people
- Professional demeanor, strong work ethic, detail-driven work style with excellent organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task, delegate, and lead by example
Minimum Requirements
- Previous experience working with high school students
- A strong belief that all students can succeed
- Bilingual Spanish speaker required
- BA degree strongly preferred, AA required
- CPR Certification required within 60 days of hire
Salary and benefits
This is a full-time, hourly position with benefits. Salary starting at $22/hour
Commitment to Diversity
Equitas Academy is actively seeking to build a diverse and experienced team of educators. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We are an equal opportunity employer.