Climate Specialist
Company: Universal Companies
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job Title: Climate Specialist
Supervisor Job Title: Principal Employment Status: Full-time;
10-Month FLSA Status: Salary The management services offered to our
family of charter schools, allows us to collectively become a
change agent and national leader in urban education as evidenced by
student awareness of self, high academic achievement, positive
school culture and community transformation wherever we serve. JOB
GOAL : The Climate Specialist is responsible for assisting school
staff in maintaining a climate conducive for learning. The Climate
Specialist will monitor, track and support student behavior and
enforce school and classroom rules in and out of the school
building. RESPONSIBILITIES: Facilitate smooth transitions at the
start and end of the school day. Assist teachers in the
establishment and execution of classroom rules and procedures that
support teaching and learning. Enforces the Code of Student Conduct
and all school policies and procedures. Attends workshops and
professional development sessions on climate and behavior enhancing
programs and initiatives. Intervene to minimize potential conflicts
between students to prevent escalation of situations. Participate
in the implementation of the School Climate Plan. Reinforce
appropriate behavior with individual students. Monitor student
behavior during unstructured time. Facilitate outdoor activities
before and after school hours. Perform related work as required.
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS: Associate degree program at an
accredited college or university or 60 credit hours in a
matriculated status at an accredited college or university. One
year of full-time, paid or volunteer experience participating in
community or schools developing or implementing conflict resolution
programs. OR High school diploma or equivalent. Two years of paid
urban school experience implementing conflict resolution programs.
Additional Experience: Experience working in an urban school
environment. Acceptable criminal history background check and proof
of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status. Bring a spirit
of enthusiasm, energy, and multi-cultural awareness. Possess strong
written and oral communication skills. Utilize proper discretion in
dealing with confidential matters. Work well without close
supervision and with little direction. Be able to solve problems
independently and manage projects alone. Be adaptable to performing
under stress and when confronted with emergency situations. The
Universal Family of Charter Schools adheres to the policy of
providing equal employment opportunities to all job applicants and
employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national
origin, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation.
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