SY26-27 Middle School Culture Specialist (Temporary)

*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.

WHAT YOU’LL DO
As our Middle School Culture Specialist, you will play a critical role in fostering a safe, structured, and joyful learning environment where all students can thrive. Working closely with students, families, teachers, school leaders, and members of the MSA team, you will provide proactive and responsive behavioral support to help students remain engaged in learning and connected to their school community. Through restorative practices, relationship-building, and collaborative problem-solving, you will help students develop the skills needed to navigate challenges, strengthen positive behaviors, and make the most of their time in the classroom. In this role, you will support students and staff through:

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 growth with early-release Wednesdays + external PD funds

Salary Range: $20.57 - $25.69 (commensurate with 1-10 years of experience)

Ingenuity Prep does not make hiring decisions based on race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, age, disability, veteran status, religion, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.  However, at this time, we do not provide job sponsorship for international candidates.