Uplift Education

Secondary Character Specialist (25-26): Uplift Hampton Middle School

DALLAS, TXPosted 19 days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from Uplift Education

  • Job overview

    The Secondary Character Specialist at Uplift Education supports student emotional intelligence, character, and conduct to promote positive behavior and a healthy school culture.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The role involves implementing behavioral interventions, managing conduct programs, leading investigations, coaching staff, collaborating with stakeholders, analyzing discipline data, and facilitating restorative practices to support student conduct.

  • Compensation and benefits

    The starting salary is $60,000; benefits details are not specified but the role requires travel within the DFW area and a current driver's license.

  • Experience and skills

    Requires a Bachelor's degree, preferably in Social Work, Counseling, Criminal Justice, Sociology, or Psychology, three years of classroom teaching experience, Texas teacher certification or enrollment in a certification program, strong communication skills, and preferred Spanish fluency.

  • Work environment and culture

    The work environment involves close interaction with staff and students, frequent interruptions, moderate to high noise levels, and occasional travel to multiple school locations within the DFW area.

  • Company information

    Uplift Education is a public school network focused on empowering students to reach their highest potential through excellence in education and character development.

  • Job location and travel

    The position requires travel to multiple school sites within the Dallas-Fort Worth area and work within school buildings and classrooms.

  • Application process

    Applicants must apply online; all information is kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

  • Unique job features

    The role uniquely combines character education, restorative practices, and behavioral interventions within a Multi-Tiered Systems of Support framework to address student conduct challenges.

Company overview

Uplift Education is a network of public charter schools in North Texas dedicated to providing college-preparatory education to underserved communities. They generate revenue through state funding, grants, and donations, focusing on delivering high-quality education and closing the achievement gap. Founded in 1996, Uplift Education has grown significantly, now operating over 40 schools and serving more than 20,000 students. Their commitment to educational equity and college readiness has made them a prominent player in the charter school sector.

How to land this job

  • Tailor your resume to emphasize your expertise in behavioral intervention strategies such as MTSS, RTI, PBIS, and Restorative Practices, highlighting your ability to support student emotional intelligence and conduct.

  • Showcase experience in coordinating and managing scholar conduct programs, including data analysis and staff training, to align with Uplift Education’s mission of fostering positive school culture.

  • Apply through multiple platforms including Uplift Education’s corporate career site and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility for the Secondary Character Specialist role.

  • Connect with current Uplift Education staff in student support or character development roles on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on Uplift’s commitment to restorative practices or asking about their experience implementing MTSS in schools.

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