School Culture Specialist - Sy

Position: SCHOOL CULTURE SPECIALIST - SY 26-27
Job Title:

School Culture Specialist - SY 26-27

Reports to:

Principal

Location:

Oliver Middle School

Welcome to Lawrence Public Schools

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.

Position Summary:

Oliver Middle School is looking for an exceptional school culture specialist who will support our staff and students in building a positive, inclusive, and high-expectations learning environment. This role will partner with teachers and leadership to strengthen school culture, promote student engagement, and reinforce consistent behavioral expectations. The ideal candidate is proactive, relationship-driven, and committed to fostering a safe and supportive school community.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

* School Culture Specialists will help lead the school's efforts to create a positive, safe, supportive, consistent, and caring school culture.

* 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.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

* 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.

Qualifications & Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree preferred

* Demonstrates the ability to follow oral and written directives.

* Demonstrates interpersonal skills

* Urban School Experience preferred

* Proficient in English

* Bilingual Spanish Preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lawrence Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment for employees and applicants. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Pay Range

* $43,304 - $64,046

Non-Discrimination Statement

Lawrence Public Schools is dedicated to maintaining a workplace and learning environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination or participate in investigations.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of the required background check and availability of funding.

Position :

Location : OLIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL

Posting End : 06/30/2026

Salary: $43,303.76-$64,046.27