William C Keane
Classroom Culture and Climate (CCC) Teacher Specialist
Job Description: This person is responsible for fostering a culture of care within classrooms, prioritizing the
safety and well-being of both adults and children. Through proactive measures and therapeutic approaches,
they will work to prevent and address crisis situations effectively. This includes providing support and
coaching to all individuals involved, ensuring a cohesive and supportive environment within the classroom
setting. The coach will also provide in-house Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Support (TCIS) training under
the direction and guidance of the district office.
Duties and Responsibilities
? Transition planning with district administrators to support implementation of year long goals - as outlined in the our Receivership Continuation Plan (Comprehensive Improvement Plan).
? Work with the Principal (or their designee) to create a system for collecting behavioral/SEL data collection at Tier I, II, and III along with progress monitoring.
? Work with teachers to create a trauma-sensitive environment where children and adults are safe and feel safe
? Work with teachers proactively to create conditions to build a caring classroom community (Baseline conditions)
? Proactively train and provide resources and suggestions to support teachers (and students) when triggering behaviors occur (ex: responses to manage the environment, prompt, provide caring gestures, offer hurdle help, redirect/distract, offer proximity, a directive statement, or time away).
? Model and provide support to teachers/staff for responding to escalating behaviors (Ex; co-regulation, ensuring open lines of communication and preserving the relationship, and being a coach in the moment of escalation).
? Support in the management of acute physical behaviors of students.
? Serve as consult to school based support team in the creation or revision of ICMPs, ISPBs, ISPs and other support plans and teachers through de-escalation lens.
? Work with student support staff and restorative team to align with teaching adaptive emotional regulation skills and coping strategies.
? Ensure consistent communication between student support staff, administration, and teachers regarding student behavior and responses.
? Supporting building in knowing and applying TCIS concepts and strategies
? Build on staff strengths and individual needs
? Utilize adult learning theory to motivate adult learners to improve professional practice
? Attend summer training and other professional development experiences as needed
? Provide professional development for staff in TCIS, the intersection of social emotional learning and the curriculum, and other areas as needed/identified.
Intended Outcomes
? Improve Tier I social emotional outcomes as evidenced by a decrease in formal and informal behavioral referrals.
? Support in the improvement in the culture and climate of the school
? Support and Design in the MTSS system
SMART Goals
? By June of 2024 the CCC Teacher Specialist will support staff in the collection, use, and monitoring of student data to help reduce behavioral referrals.
? By June of 2024 the CCC Teacher Specialist will ensure that staff is collecting, using, and monitoring student behavioral data to help create cultures of care.
? By June of 2024 the CCC Teacher Specialist will utilize data sets to help inform/refine building level professional development.
Evaluation
This person will be evaluated using the same rubric and process as SFT teacher members.
Salary Per SFT Contract
Location: William C Keane Elementary
About Schenectady City Schools
With a population of nearly 10,000 students, the Schenectady City School District is one of the largest in the Capital Region. With an incredibly diverse population we are committed to ensuring that all children feel valued, are safe and will learn. We place the highest priority on a culture of equity, ensuring that race, economics, and disability are never predictors of student achievement. Every child in our district counts and will be supported each step of the way, along the path to graduation.
The Schenectady City School District is committed to hiring members of protected classes and residents of the City of Schenectady. For more information on the District’s recruitment and hiring plan, please contact the Human Resources Office at 881-2000 ext. 40133.The Schenectady City School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin, race or gender. This policy is in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Regulations and By-Laws of the Board of Education of the Schenectady City School District