Director of Culture

THE COMMUNITY GROUP • Lawrence, MA

1d • $80,000 - $104,382 • Onsite

About The Position

Community Day Charter Public School (CDCPS) is a nationally acclaimed free public charter school serving approximately 1,200 students in grades pre-kindergarten through 8 across multiple campuses in Lawrence, Massachusetts. The Director of Culture partners with Heads of School, school leadership teams, and campus staff to cultivate and sustain a safe, joyful, and inclusive learning environment grounded in strong character development and a positive school culture. Reporting to the Director of Academics, the Director of Culture serves as a strategic leader responsible for the implementation, and continuous improvement of school-wide culture and behavior systems across CDCPS campuses.

Requirements

• Uphold a passionate belief in the Community Day Charter Public School's mission, values, and educational model.
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful experience in a K–8 educational setting, with a proven track record of managing student culture and behavior.
• Expertise in student behavior management, restorative practices, crisis prevention, and DESE physical restraint regulations, including experience overseeing staff training and compliance.
• Ability to successfully complete all required background checks, including a CORI & SORI check, SAFIS check, and any additional clearances required by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Nice To Haves

• Three (3) or more years of previous educational leadership experience (e.g., Dean, Assistant Principal, Instructional Coach) is strongly preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Track and analyze school culture metrics (e.g., suspension rates, behavior referrals, and school climate surveys) to identify network trends and implement proactive, targeted interventions.
• Lead the behavioral components of the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework, collaborating closely with Student Support Teams (SST) to design, monitor, and iterate on behavioral intervention plans for high-needs students.
• Oversee the administration, implementation, and continuous evaluation of school-wide social-emotional learning (SEL) programming and restorative practices in collaboration with the leadership team.
• Develop an operational understanding of, and coordinate with, outside support agencies to provide holistic student support.
• Partner with Heads of School to coach classroom teachers on general classroom management. Provide high-leverage support through regular observations, modeling, real-time feedback, and structured debrief sessions.
• Lead, design, and facilitate impactful staff training on topics such as trauma-informed care, culturally responsive teaching, proactive behavior management strategies, and relationship-building.
• Serve as a certified Safety-Care liaison and trainer for school staff, offering real-time de-escalation strategies and crisis-response support when critical behavior interventions are required.
• Serve as a vital resource for families, partnering with them to navigate behavioral challenges and promote a cohesive, positive educational experience between home and school.
• Support campus leadership teams and teachers with student discipline processes, ensuring transparent, restorative, and timely communication with families.
• Act as an expert consultant and resource for teachers, counselors, and administrators regarding complex student behavior and school climate.
• Research, develop, and implement innovative programs aimed at improving student discipline, equity, and overall school culture.
• Perform other tasks, duties, and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Academics.

Benefits

• Equitable and transparent compensation practices that reflect our values and mission.
• Compensation for this position is based on our established salary bands and guidelines.
• Compensation practices are regularly reviewed to ensure fairness, consistency, and compliance with the Massachusetts Pay Transparency Act.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed