Saturday Reflection Coordinator
Website Gestalt Community Schools
Saturday Reflection Coordinator
Responsibilities
- The 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 Coordinator reports directly to the school principal and works with school staff members and building leadership to identify, coordinate individual scholars and school goals
- The 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 After-School Reflection Room
- Take primary responsibility for managing scholar discipline and maintaining an effective academic environment for those in the 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
- Properly log and track scholar information, including attendance, restorative approaches, and work completed
- Assume primary responsibility for communicating with parents (if applicable)
- Maintain high expectations during both detention and reflection periods
Requirements
- Experience in an educational setting, ideally with a focus on behavior management, restorative practices, school culture, or scholar support services
- Problem-solving skills: Competence in addressing and resolving conflicts or issues that may arise during sessions.
- Cultural Competency: Awareness and respect for diverse cultural backgrounds and the ability to create an inclusive environment.
- 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
- Minimum of three years of experience in education