Rosalyn Yalow Charter School is a K–5 public charter school in the South Bronx dedicated to closing the learning achievement gap for economically disadvantaged urban children, including English Language Learners and students with special needs, through a high expectations academic program and a holistic “whole child” model that includes academics, arts, chess, violin, fencing, and strong family support.
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Promote and maintain a supportive, inclusive, and high expectations school environment where all students feel a sense of belonging and motivation to learn.
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Develop, implement, and oversee school wide behavior support systems, disciplinary policies, restorative practices, and interventions aligned with the school’s values and mission.
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Serve as the primary point of contact for student behavior and discipline concerns, conduct fair investigations, mediate conflicts, and ensure consistent application of policies.
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Provide mentorship, counseling, and individualized support to students, including social emotional guidance, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention when needed.
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Collaborate closely with teachers, support staff, and families, especially Spanish speaking families, to develop plans that address student needs and strengthen family engagement.
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Use student data, including behavior trends, attendance patterns, and incident reports, to identify needs, inform interventions, and track progress in student behavior and school climate.
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Lead or support school wide initiatives that promote a positive school culture, including character development, student leadership programs, assemblies, events, and recognition systems.
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Provide training and professional development for staff on restorative practices, equitable discipline, social emotional learning (SEL), and effective classroom management.
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Support school leadership with policy development, school safety procedures, attendance protocols, and compliance with all school expectations and regulations.
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Maintain strong communication among students, families, teachers, and administrators to ensure alignment on expectations and student supports.
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Bilingual in English and Spanish, fluency in both spoken and written Spanish is required.
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Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field required, master’s degree preferred.
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Minimum of 3 years of experience in student support, school discipline, counseling, or a related field, preferably in urban, high need, or charter school settings.
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Demonstrated experience with social emotional learning, trauma informed practices, restorative justice, and equitable discipline approaches.
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Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and staff.
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Ability to lead, motivate, and coach staff, including facilitating professional development.
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Highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, and respond effectively in crisis situations.
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Commitment to equity, inclusion, and the school’s mission of closing the opportunity gap for undeserved children.