K-4 Student Support Tapestry Charter School 65 Great Arrow Buffalo , NY 14216 Certified - Area - Elementary Job Number 3300043775 Start Date Open Date 03/25/2025 Closing Date POSITION: K-4 Student Support REPORTS TO:Assistant Principal WAGE/HOUR STATUS: FT Non-Exempt Mission: To educate and inspire a diverse community of K-12 learners by engaging them in rigorous real-world learning experiences which prioritize intellectual, social and emotional growth. Vision: Tapestry is a vibrant, sustainable school that empowers learners and leaders to make a positive impact in our communities and beyond. Core Values: Perseverance, Integrity, Responsibility and Respect (PIRR) PURPOSE: The Student Support role provides leadership and direction at the K-4 grade levels by working proactively to create a thriving school culture based upon Tapestry's core values. This role is essential to collaborate with the team that works closest with the student to provide behavioral interventions and social-emotional learning (SEL) support based upon relationship building, creating a safe and productive environment, maintain clear and accurate records and providing ongoing support to the K-4 Community using research-based practices that are rooted in restorative justice. Communication both positively and proactively will be the key to building a synergistic team of support for students with an end goal of students being more self-aware, being able to self-regulate, have increased social awareness, develop & maintain healthy relationships and make decisions responsibly. Discipline & Restoration + Use restorative practices that include: + Peer mediation + Circles + Conflict-resolution + Restorative questioning + De-escalation techniques + Affective Statements + Support student reflection on Tapestry's PIRR traits while utilizing reflections for common areas, including: ○ Bathrooms, Cafeteria, Entering/Exit the building, hallways, Gym, Library, and the front office. ○ During experiences when students need to be an engaged audience member both inside and outside of the classroom (guest speakers, experts, Intensives, and field work). + Supervise lunches in the cafe' and also hold SEL focused lunch bunch groups (on a structured scheduled). + Serve as a check in/check out coordinator (CICO) around goals that have been developed and identified for students. Creating a Safe and Productive School Environment + Develop structures that provide recognition of a variety of student accomplishments and positive behaviors. + Actively supervise students to ensure a safe, nurturing environment where students can thrive. + When needed, offer additional support through substitute teaching in the classroom + Supervision schedule can include: + Classroom support during instructional time. + Cafeteria during assigned grade lunches. + Front foyer/outside during and after dismissal. + Hallway supervision including sweeps, monitor first 5 and last 5 minutes of class. + Refer to the K-4 Code of Conduct to ensure the continued development of a safe and nurturing community. + Report any immediate social/emotional behaviors that are of concern to the school counselor and/or Assistant Principal. + Participate in Climate Team (Principal, Assistant Principal, School Counselor, Student supports) Meetings weekly. Maintain clear and accurate records + Accurately reporting behaviors including positive communication as outlined in the K-4 Code of Conduct. Maintain a record of student progress by logging behavioral interventions into Powerschool and + Maintain a record of student progress through a Check-In/Check Out system for specific students and behaviors. + Implement Code of Conduct using behavior tracking systems and communicate with involved staff members. + Follow the PIRR and school-wide initiatives around behavior in common areas including: + Bathrooms, Cafeteria, Entering/Exit the building, hallways, Library, Gym, and the front office. + Communicate & document communication with families regarding behavioral, social, attendance & academic data, goals and needs. Provide ongoing support + Work cooperatively with building administrators to: + promote positive student behavior through proactive and strategic moves that target research-based strategies. + modeling of instructional practices to support teachers. + Implementation of behavioral supports as aligned to plans. + Knowledge and application of the Tapestry Code of Conduct and Behavior Tracking System. + Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve district, building, departmental and/or grade-level goals. School-wide Duties + Assist with arrival, dismissal & lunch duties when needed. + Weekly meetings with the Assistant Principal and leadership team. + Other duties as assigned. Compensation: $18.00 - $22.00 DOE Please make sure to complete an application by clickinghere (https://wnyric.atenterprise.powerschool.com/ats/app\_login?COMPANY\_ID=00005387) for this job posting. Job Attachment View Attachment Itinerant Location 111 Great Arrow Ave, Buffalo NY 14216 Salary Competitive Y Appointment Status Permanent Position Status Full time Contact Person's Name Phillip Cunningham Contact Person's Title Head of HR Contact Person's Email hr@tapestryschool.org