Gary Lighthouse Charter School: Upper Academy in Gary, IN is current seeking an Culture Team Member (Behavior Specialist) for the 2022-2023 school year. Candidates with experience in and a passion for restorative practice will be HIGHLY considered.
Essential Qualities
The Behavior Specialist is a member of the school culture team. They help transform children's lives by creating opportunities for a brighter future. We are seeking specialists who will make the commitment to teach and lead with determination, integrity and purpose, embodying these essential qualities:
- Past experiences and actions reflect a commitment to the LHA mission, vision, core values
- A passion and ability to build and sustain the LHA K-12 model in a high need, urban environment
- Work in schools that demonstrates a sense of urgency and the relentless pursuit of high academic student achievement
- Reflective, self-aware and adaptable to communication and work styles of others
- Critical thinker and problem solver who takes initiative
- Belief in the power of collaboration and works to build a collaborative culture with LHA network, community, staff, families and students
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Essential Functions
The Behavior Specialist is an instructional and strategic leader who works to create and enhance a culture of achievement and respect where high expectations and results are the norm.
The actions of our Behavior Specialists must always be aligned with our mission, vision, core values and education program. The essential functions for our Behavior Specialists are as follows:
INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP
I. Culture of Achievement and Respect
- Collaborate with school leadership team to create and manage a safe and welcoming learning environment
- Design and implement systematic approach to managing and intervening on student discipline issues based on the LHA School Culture Guide, Student/Family Handbook, and Responsive Classroom/Developmental Design
- Evaluate implementation of the LHA School Culture Guide, Student/Family Handbook, and Responsive Classroom/Developmental Design at classroom and school levels
- Coordinate School-wide Town Hall Meetings and develop lesson plans to implement the SHINE program
- Coordinate positive programs for students during and after-school (example: student council, peer mediators)
- Research and implement new school culture initiatives to further develop the school culture
- Build a culture of achievement and respect with families, students and school/ network staff
- Model professionalism and the LHA Essential Qualities at all times
II. Professional Development
- Plan and lead staff learning experiences through professional development and grade level meetings
- Observe in classrooms and provide feedback on behavior management
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience with proven track record of improving school culture as it pertains to student behavior and discipline
- Proven success in turning best practices into outstanding academic results
CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Mission Focused
- Driven towards Excellence
- Influential
- Relationship Builder
- Talent Manager
- Organized & Planned
- Creative
- Constant Learner
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
- Highly effective classroom management skills
- Ability to lead professional development for teachers and provide feedback
- Training and experience with Responsive Classroom and Developmental Design
- Knowledge of education law and regulations with specific knowledge of special education and student suspension guidelines
- Ability to use data managements tools, organizational tools, and Microsoft Office computer programs