Elementary Culture Interventionist (26-27 SY)

Kipp Dc

Job Location:

Washington, AR - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 65500 - 98880

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Elementary Culture Interventionist (26-27 SY)

Job Summary
KIPP DC Lead Academys Culture Interventionist will do whatever it takes to make sure that our students are successful in school. The Culture Interventionist will ensure that we follow consistent practices build a community culture of achievement and create a sense of belonging for students staff and families. They will also support students inside and outside of the classroom in developing skills to restore damaged relationships and will work with teachers (in a limited capacity) to bring this work alive in classroom cultures.

About KIPP DC
For 25 years KIPP DC has partnered with students families and the community to create joyful academically excellent schools across the nations capital. Today our network of 22 schools educate more than 7500 students in grades PreK3-12 supported by 1500 dedicated teachers leaders and staff.

Our work is grounded in five pillarsAcademic Excellence Joy & Sense of Belonging Highly Effective Teachers and Leaders Safe Structured and Nurturing Learning Environments and Commitment to College Readinesswhich ensure every student is equipped with the knowledge skills and confidence to pursue success in college careers and beyond. Our schools combine high expectations with joyful affirming environments that nurture academic success and personal growth for students and staff alike.

As part of the national KIPP network we share best practices and innovations while maintaining deep roots in Washington D.C. Together we strive toward a future without limits for our students alumni and community

About the Team
Our six elementary schools in Washington DC serve grades 1st - 4th. Our teachers leaders and student support teams work together to provide instruction that is rigorous culturally responsive and grounded in strong relationships with students and families. We believe classrooms should be academically challenging joyful and identity-affirming and we support teachers through coaching collaborative planning structures and dedicated development time.

About the Role

As a Culture Interventionist you will:

Believe deeply in the mission and values of KIPP DC and subscribe to KIPPs Differentiators
Display an incredible work ethic and a passion for being part of a team-oriented mission-driven school culture
Work in a dynamic fast-paced environment and adept at developing relationships
Commit/contribute to constant professional growth and development
Implement the school-wide student management policies within classrooms and everywhere on campus
Assist staff in implementing the school PBIS system
Create and follow-in individualized or classroom-based proactive incentive systems that help students be successful
Develop strong relationships with all the students in the school; treat students with consistent high and fair expectations
Communicate effectively and frequently with the leadership team office manager students teachers and families
Analyze student PBIS and discipline data on a weekly and monthly basis to identify trends and intervene with specific students
Follow up with teachers around particular student issues and with the appropriate Vice Principal create safety / re-entry plans when necessary; monitor and enforce those plans
Follow all KIPP DC discipline protocols for both general and special education students; learn about special education discipline procedures and protocols and make sure to follow them
Perform clerical duties as required relating to DeansList student reports and records attendance reports etc.

Location and Type of Work

Fully In-Person (5 days per week onsite)

This is an in-person school-based instructional role located at a KIPP DC campus in Washington DC. KIPP DC schools serve students and families in person and this position requires daily on-site presence to deliver instruction provide student support collaborate with teammates and engage with families.

Culture Interventionist work hours are typically 7:30 am to 5:00 pm two days per week and 7:30 am to 4:00 pm three days per week to allow for duties collaboration and professional development.

Key Responsibilities
The percentages for each key responsibility are estimates and other duties may be assigned. Flexibility and responsiveness are encouraged to accommodate organizational needs.

Behavior Support- 40%

First responder to Deanslist referrals including:
- Picking up student debriefing event taking statements (as needed) and identifying necessary consequences and/or restorative practices
- Reaching out to relevant family members
- Closing the loop with teacher(s) involved
- Closing out all referrals by COB and/or ensure managing person has closed out
Know and follow individual student plans in all interactions and ensure others do as well
Plan for and lead student small groups focused directly on skill development (2-3x a week)
- WAAG (Week at a Glance) for groups available for MHPs and teachers to refer to for implementation in their rooms
Be a visible positive presence throughout the school and in classrooms throughout the day
Meet with MHPs and/or SpEd Instructional Coach (during Grade Level Meeting time) to review BIPs 504s and Tier 2/3 plans
Analyze Deanslist referral data to identify trends for whole school PD and to inform teacher support

Lead Positive Behavior Incentive Systems- 30%

Restock School Store in line with assigned budget and run School Store
Identify display/share and celebrate Llamas of the Week
Act as an auxiliary member of the Leadership Team including:
- Supporting schoolwide systems related to arrival dismissal attendance etc.
- Modeling professionalism positivity and teamwork in all interactions (with students other staff parents and community members)
- Lead professional development for individuals small groups and whole staff
- Designing SWAG for students and staff

School Wide Event Planning -10%

Support whole-school assembly planning with Specials team
Lead (or manage committees for) large scale events (BTSN Winter Market BHM Book Fair) including:
- Calendaring events during summer PD with Leadership Team
- Planning all logistics
- Partnering with Operations
- Managing budget with Leadership Team
- Debriefing the event with Leadership Team manager

Professional Collaboration Development and Feedback- 10%

Attend and actively participate in staff meetings professional development sessions and weekly planning/feedback meetings.
Implement coaching and feedback from school leaders network content coaches and lead teachers/grade-level chairs.
When assigned a Capital Teaching Resident model effective instruction and gradually release responsibility while providing weekly coaching conversations.

Schoolwide Duties & Operational Expectations- 10%

Perform duties (arrival lunch transitions dismissal) as assigned.
Complete clerical tasks that support instruction and compliance including student records attendance progress reports and documentation related to IEP goals or interventions.
Support school events such as family-teacher conferences open houses field trips and community events.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree
Commitment to working with students from communities with limited access to high-quality educational opportunities
At least one year of teaching experience in a PreK312th grade school OR an education degree that included student teaching / residency with full-classroom responsibility
- Teaching experience here refers to serving as the teacher of record / lead instructor responsible for instruction and progress of an assigned class or section. It does not include paraprofessional work substitute-only experience internships without lead teaching responsibility or daycare-only experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors degree in the relevant content area
Experience leading whole school PBIS or culture initiatives
Experience teaching in an urban K12 public school setting
Strong communication skills with families and caregivers including culturally responsive partnership
Strong collaboration habits with teammates (planning data analysis shared ownership for student growth)

Physical Requirements

Must be able to remain in a classroom environment for extended periods to deliver instruction.
Must be able to monitor students throughout the school building including transitions lunch and recess.
Must be able to participate in occasional school events that may occur outside traditional school hours (for example family conferences student showcases or community events).

Core Competencies:

KIPP DC Vision for Teaching Excellence:

Content Knowledge: Teachers at KIPP DC are experts in their content areas and display an exemplary ability to build understanding and interest in students at multiple ability levels. Teachers connect content across disciplines to real life and use their own content mastery to empower students to think deeply about academic content.
Instructional Responsiveness: Teachers use data to engage in a deliberate cycle of internalization planning delivery questioning feedback and reflection to move student mastery forward in academic and socio-emotional learning. Teachers are aware of how all students are performing and are able to adapt to meet the needs of students.
Care of Students & Classroom Culture: Teachers set a joyful authentic tone and build loving relationships so that each student and family feels valued. Teachers encourage student voice promote independent thinking and encourage students to take risks academically and socially. Teachers collaborate with families and empower students to work towards ambitious academic and socio-emotional learning goals.
Growth & Development: Teachers at KIPP DC are continuous learners and seek out feedback and development opportunities while also being self reflective about their own practice. Teachers apply flexibility and a problem-solving approach to persist through challenges. Teachers have a deep and growing understanding of their own identity mindsets and biases and use this insight to inform their teaching and professional development.

Benefits & Compensation
KIPP DC offers an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package:

The anticipated starting salary range for this position is $65500-$98880. At KIPP DC we strive for clarity equity and to be highly competitive. When determining salaries we look at benchmarks in the education and non-profit sector. Please click here for our salary scale.
KIPP DC offers a robust benefits package including medical dental and vision insurances; various voluntary benefits; and employer paid benefits such as short term disability long term disability life insurance and a membership to One Medical.
KIPP DC also offers a 403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match with vesting after three years.
Currently individuals in this role have up to 15 paid time off days up to 10 paid sick days and 12 paid holidays. This is subject to change and your exact schedule will be shared in your offer letter.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against or tolerate discrimination against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including but not limited to actual or perceived race color national origin immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal DC state or local law) religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth lactation and related medical conditions) age physical or mental disability medical condition sexual orientation gender (including gender identity or expression) marital status (including domestic partnership status) genetic information political affiliation pregnancy family responsibilities personal appearance veteran status uniform service member status status of being unemployed status of victim a survivor of domestic violence sexual offense or stalking matriculation or any other protected class under federal state DC or local law.

Click here or here to review KIPP DCs non-discrimination policy and KIPP DCs Title IX Coordinators contact information.

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Required Experience:

Junior IC

Elementary Culture Interventionist (26-27 SY)Job SummaryKIPP DC Lead Academys Culture Interventionist will do whatever it takes to make sure that our students are successful in school. The Culture Interventionist will ensure that we follow consistent practices build a community culture of achievemen...