SY26-27 Middle School Culture Specialist (Temporary)

Responsibilities

• Build and Maintain a Positive Student Culture
• Provide restorative, reflective, and relationship-centered interventions for students experiencing behavioral challenges, with a focus on identifying root causes and supporting successful reentry into class.
• Respond to behavior incidents and provide crisis intervention to minimize lost instructional time and maximize student engagement in learning.
• Support the implementation of schoolwide culture systems, expectations, and behavior management practices to ensure a safe, structured, and joyful learning environment.
• Partner with teachers and school leaders to proactively address student behavior concerns and develop strategies that support student growth and success.
• Support Student Success Through Collaboration and Intervention
• Collaborate with members of the Student & Family Support Team to implement behavior interventions and support multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS/RTI).
• Monitor and support student progress toward behavioral and social-emotional goals, using data to inform interventions and next steps.
• Build strong partnerships with families through ongoing communication, problem-solving, and collaboration to support student growth both in and out of school.
• Work closely with academy leadership, counselors, and other student support staff to ensure coordinated and effective support for students.
• Contribute to schoolwide operations, student supervision, and other duties that help maintain a strong school culture and positive student experience.
• WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
• We are seeking educators who are driven by student achievement, equity, and continuous growth, and who have the discipline to help every student meet a high bar.
• Achievement Orientation : You believe all students can meet grade-level expectations, set ambitious goals, use data to adjust instruction, and persist until students succeed.
• Demonstrated Commitment : You are reliable, follow through on responsibilities, and sustain impact across the full school year and beyond.
• Mission Alignment : You are committed to educational equity in Washington, DC, and build strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Growth Mindset & Professionalism : You seek feedback, apply coaching, communicate clearly, and collaborate with maturity and accountability.
• WHAT YOU BRING
• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience working with children or adolescents in schools, youth development programs, community organizations, or similar settings.
• Experience supporting student behavior, restorative practices, social-emotional learning, or school culture initiatives strongly preferred.
• MORE ABOUT US
• Ingenuity Prep offers among the strongest compensation and benefits packages of any public charter school in Washington, D.C. Our compensation and benefits package includes:
• Competitive compensation with up to 7% annual salary growth
• 401(k) IRA with 100% match up to 3% + Smart Save auto increase option
• 100% employer-paid medical, disability, and life insurance for employees + dependents; 50% spouse coverage for medical; 50% employer-paid dental + vision
• Paid parental leave for all staff, regardless of gender
• Ongoing wellness support with monthly Wellness Days + free mental health services
• MacBook Air provided for professional and personal use, 100% IP-paid cell phone plan ( keep your number! ), and tax-free commuter benefits
• Robust coaching and learning model with monthly PD and teacher-led learning; dedicated time and funding for gro

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*This role is a short-term hire to cover the extended leave of a current employee; the expected length of time for coverage is August 2026 to February 2027.* Ingenuity Prep is a high-performing public charter school in Ward 8, serving scholars from Pre-K through Middle School. We are a supportive school community dedicated to academic rigor and civic leadership, preparing students for the path to colleges and careers of their choosing. We are unapologetically outcomes-driven, with an instructional model that emphasizes small-group learning, collaborative teaching teams, and robust coaching and professional development, all within a culture rooted in joy, belonging, and authentic relationships.

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