North Lawndale College Prep
Position Title: Culture and Student Support Specialist (12-Month Position)
Reports To: Dean of Culture
Position Summary
The Culture and Student Support Specialist plays a vital role on the campus culture team working to establish and maintain a safe inclusive and supportive school environment. This position directly contributes to the academic success and social-emotional development of students by fostering a positive school culture and ensuring the smooth execution of key schoolwide systems.
Key Responsibilities
Schoolwide Operational Support
- Ensure all schoolwide activities are executed with operational excellence.
- Maintain safe and orderly transitions throughout the school day including class changes lunch arrival and dismissal.
- Support incident documentation processes ensuring all OSP/OIG reports and incidents are properly entered into Aspen and PowerSchool.
- Collaborate with Peace Warriors Learning to Rise social workers and the Behavioral Health Team to coordinate interventions and student supports.
School Culture Development
- Implement systems and structures that support a consistently positive school culture.
- Participate in culture audits and demonstrate growth that leads to a proficient or higher rating.
- Support student engagement in leadership and restorative practices.
Staff Support and Collaboration
- Partner with the Dean of Culture and the Culture Team to help staff create safe respectful and nurturing learning environments.
- Foster a professional culture that balances accountability with meaningful support.
- Serve as a model and coach for implementing consistent cultural expectations.
Student and Family Experience
- Contribute to an environment where students feel safe supported and empowered.
- Support clear communication and positive relationships with families.
- Promote equity and inclusivity in all school practices and systems.
QualificationsEducation Requirement
- Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Preferred: Associates degree or Bachelors degree in Education Social Work Psychology or a related field
- Passion for working with high school students in an urban school environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to equity restorative practices and culturally responsive support.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to remain calm and solutions-focused in a fast-paced school environment.
- Experience in school operations culture or student support preferred.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Regularly required to stand walk sit and interact with students and staff.
- Occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds.
- Work occurs primarily in a school setting with moderate to high noise levels.
- Occasional travel may be required for student or alumni engagement events.
Conditions of Employment
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Must comply with all North Lawndale College Prep policies ISBE requirements and applicable educational laws and regulations.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority