SY 25-26 - SCHOOL CULTURE SPECIALIST - LHS - GRADE 10

Lawrence Public Schools•Lawrence, MA

52d

About The Position

Lawrence Public Schools is committed to ensuring that ALL students successfully master the content and skills necessary to graduate from high school, college, and/or career ready. We achieve this by providing a standards-based, rigorous instructional program focused on academic achievement and the development of 21st-century skills, accompanied by a comprehensive system of support. These efforts are monitored and assessed regularly to ensure accountability to all stakeholders. The Lower School Academy at Lawrence High School serves students who are making the transition from a variety of public and private middle schools in the City of Lawrence. We recognize the importance of the early high school years as a launching point to a school career where students are supported in reaching their highest academic and extracurricular potentials. Lawrence High School's Lower School is seeking exceptional educators and support staff to join our 9th and 10th grade teams who possess a growth mindset, value collaboration and continuous feedback, are passionate about their content, and have an unwavering belief that all students are capable of meeting rigorous academic expectations. School Culture Specialists will help lead the school's efforts to create a positive, safe, supportive, consistent, and caring school culture.

Requirements

A deep desire to work with educationally underserved student populations and their families;
An unwavering commitment to the academic success and personal development of our students;
An eagerness to set ambitious, challenging, and tangible goals, and a relentless drive to achieve them;
An ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and a capacity to remain calm and focused when faced with unexpected challenges;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
A sense of humility;
A strong familiarity with the neighborhoods and community of Lawrence;
Ability to implement systems and follow up as needed

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred
Urban School Experience preferred
Bilingual Spanish Preferred

Responsibilities

With the Student Support Team, build systems and procedures which support the sanctity of instructional time and reinforce a positive school culture;
Provide proactive, daily support to teachers and students to maintain high behavioral expectations;
Assist teachers, students, and families in the effective creation and implementation of individual student support plans;
Reinforce the effective use of restorative practices;
Be highly present and visible during school hours; and Implement a referral process into the restorative system to be used by staff, and develop a system for students to request circles
Attend professional development and staff meetings;
Schedule, facilitate, and document restorative conferences, mediations, and other types of conflict resolution circles;
Facilitate circles as deemed necessary;
Liaison with court, police, probation, and DYS for all court involved youth;
Maintain weekly documentation of outreach efforts;
All other duties as assigned