In School Reflection Coordinator

Breakthrough Public Schools (BPS) is seeking an In School Reflection Coordinator. Supporting at Breakthrough Public Schools is a rewarding experience where dedicated staff work to impact more than 3,000 students across 5, tuition-free, schools serving grades K-8. Breakthrough has been recognized as the top-performing network of K-8 charter schools in Cleveland, honored by local, state, and national organizations for excellence in teaching, leadership, and student achievement. Each day we continue our mission to build equitable, anti-racist environments and cultures in our schools where scholars and adults can grow and thrive. We provide opportunities for educators to grow as professionals and build leadership skills to expand their impact in the classroom, within their school, or in the Breakthrough network.

OPPORTUNITY

The In-School Reflection Coordinator (ISR Coordinator) will create, strengthen, and reinforce strong cultural expectations for our scholars, and work to support the overall mission of preparing scholars for college and beyond. The core of the position is driven by a vision to develop trauma-informed interventions, which as a result, allows the school to spend more time supporting a scholar's overall development.

Reporting Structure:

The In-School Reflection Coordinator reports directly to the school principal and works with school staff members and building leadership to identify, coordinate individual scholars and school goals.  

Responsibilities:

The ISR Coordinator is primarily responsible for collaborating with the principal, Dean of Culture, building leadership team, and teachers to successfully implement school culture systems. These systems are designed to maintain high expectations for scholars while fostering their overall development:

• Support the school’s mission, philosophies, values, goals, and policies towards scholars, parents/guardians, and co-workers
• Provide academic and behavioral support to scholars in the In-School Reflection Room.
• Take primary responsibility for managing scholar discipline and maintaining an effective academic environment for those in the ISR room.
• Keep the classroom environment organized, attractive, and safe.
• Ensure that all scholar work is completed with quality.
• Maintain close proximity to each of the scholars and circulate regularly.
• Collaborate with scholars' classroom teachers regarding academic performance and assignments while in the ISR.
• Properly log and track scholar information, including attendance, reasons for ISR placement, restorative approaches, and work completed.
• Assume primary responsibility for communicating with parents (if applicable).
• If there are no scholars in the ISR room, perform other duties as assigned, which may include substituting in other classrooms, assisting with behavior management, or providing academic interventions.
• Maintain high expectations during both detention and reflection periods.
• Come to work daily and on time.
• Attend all required Professional Development days.
• Participate in arrival and dismissal duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required knowledge, skills & abilities

• Experience in an educational setting, ideally with a focus on behavior management, restorative practices, school culture, or scholar support services.
• Good computer skills – proficient in Word, Excel, and Smart Board.
• Excellent oral, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with individuals and small groups of scholars.
• Ability to manage whole groups of scholars while maintaining effective behavior management.
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member and foster collaboration.

Education & Experience

Associates Degree strongly preferred

Minimum of three years of experience in education

 Breakthrough Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or national origin.

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Compensation packages are competitive and commensurate with experience. Breakthrough Schools offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision, life and disability coverage. Employees are also required to participate in the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS) or the School Employees Retirement System of Ohio (SERS).

Breakthrough Schools offers Medical, Dental, Vision benefits to all full-time employees. We also provide Paid Life, STD, LTD, Supplemental Life Insurance. Accident and Critical Illness Insurance. Flexible Spending Account and an Employee Assistance Program. 

We have an exciting holiday and paid time off offering, we also offer training and development opportunities including but not limited to personal development, professional development, and team development opportunities.