Hourly Position: Culture and Student Support Specialist

North Lawndale College Prep

Position Title: Hourly Position: Culture and Student Support Specialist (up to 30 hours per week)

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.

Qualifications Education Requirement

• Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Preferred: Associate's degree or Bachelor's 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.