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The School District of Philadelphia

Public school district delivering education citywide

Student Climate Staff

Full-Time
No salary listed
Entry
Philadelphia, PA, USA
In Person
Security & Protective ServicesSecurity Guarding & Patrol

About the job

Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Ability to learn routine school procedures.
  • Ability to learn and use Positive Behavior Intervention and Support practices and restorative practices with students.
  • Ability to read and write English.
  • Ability to follow simple written and oral instructions.
  • Ability to work effectively with individuals or groups of students in school areas.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Responsibilities
  • Assist staff during breakfast, lunch, and recreation periods.
  • Monitor students’ activities and behavior in and around the school building or farm property during arrival, dismissal, and whole-school transitions.
  • Build positive relationships with students and support positive student behavior.
  • Assist in the preparation and serving of food during mealtimes.
  • Assist security and instructional personnel with monitoring students’ activities and walking through the school or farm property.
  • Engage in school-wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Support practices and restorative practices when engaging with students.
  • Maintain order in dining areas during breakfast and lunch and in school play areas during recess.
  • Ensure students clean their eating areas before leaving the cafeteria and remove residual debris between breakfast and lunch periods as needed.
  • Assist in delivering breakfast and lunch to students when needed.
  • Use de-escalation, mediation, conflict resolution skills, and restorative agreements to support a safe school climate.
  • Work with school staff to maintain a calm, structured, safe environment for all students, including students who have experienced trauma-related incidents.
  • Watch over students in transitions, hallways, and common areas and ensure that they are respectful, organized, safe, and responsible.
  • Perform other duties related to school climate and safety as assigned by the Principal.
  • Complete a written exam as part of the consideration process.

About the company

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The School District of Philadelphia

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The School District of Philadelphia provides public education for about 200,000 school-aged children in Philadelphia. It runs and supports the city’s public schools, oversees curriculum and standards, hires teachers and staff, and manages funding and resources to offer programs that connect schools with families and communities. The district implements policies and supports educators through district leadership and school-level administration to create safe, engaging learning environments. Its goal is to ensure all students achieve their full intellectual and social potential, graduate ready to succeed, and view education as a civil right for every child in the city.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Founded

2010

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What believers are saying

  • Pennsylvania's July 2026 budget adds $157.3 million to Philadelphia schools.
  • May 2026 board approval locked a $4.6 billion operating budget and capital spending.
  • The Northeast facilities plan modernizes 169 schools while funding new construction at Comly.

What critics are saying

  • The 2025 asbestos DPA threatens criminal sanctions if compliance slips over five years.
  • August 2026 Kensington asbestos relocation triggered lawsuits and campus disruption before classes.
  • Seventeen school closures for 2027-28 face community backlash and enrollment volatility.

What makes The School District of Philadelphia unique

  • Philadelphia runs 339 buildings and 100,000+ students, enabling citywide scale advantages.
  • Gilbane delivered Northeast Community Propel Academy through a 16-month public-private partnership.
  • The district controls a $1.5 billion capital program through 2032.

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Benefits

Professional Development Budget

Mental Health Support

Flexible Work Hours

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