Culture Facilitator

Distinctive Schools; Illinois; On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Paid holidays

Family leave

Tuition reimbursement

Gym discounts

403b match up to 3%

403b match up to 5%

Job summary

Distinctive Schools seeks a Culture Facilitator at Longwood Elementary in Chicago to supervise students, promote a positive school climate, and support social-emotional development. You will partner with teachers and deans to reinforce behavior supports and campus safety.

The role requires dedication to an inclusive, engaging environment, with duties before, during, and after school, and proximity to family and community engagement. Start date is November 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience with children in education or volunteer settings.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Deep understanding of restorative justice and behavior supports.

Responsibilities

• Supervise school grounds and students during all activities to ensure safety.
• Promote a respectful, responsible culture among students and staff.
• Support attendance initiatives and student engagement through events and recognition.
• Document incidents clearly and refer concerns to the appropriate staff.
• Assist with social-emotional development and restorative practices.
• Communicate expectations and cultural initiatives to families and the school community.

Skills

Student support

Interpersonal skills

Restorative justice

Data analysis

Conflict resolution

Communication

Diversity awareness

Flexible schedule

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Digital tools

Job description

Position Title: Culture Facilitator
Location: Longwood Elementary 1309 W. 95th Street, Chicago, IL 60643
Reports To: Dean of Students
Salary: $42,029, commensurate with experience
Type: Regular Full Time
Start Date: November 2026

Distinctive Schools creates diverse, joyful, welcoming communities rooted in social justice and rigorous learning. We support all learners to be engaged, curious, and to achieve their full potential. Our students become confident advocates, creative problem-solvers, and collaborative leaders.

Overview:

The Culture Facilitator ensures a safe experience for all students by supervising school grounds and students during instructional, non-instructional, before, and after school activities. This individual works closely with students, teachers, and school leadership to implement strategies that promote a strong school culture, positive behavior supports, and student engagement. This position is responsible for maintaining the safety of all students on campus and will assist school leadership, deans, teachers and students by supporting the social-emotional development of students, strengthening relationships between students and staff, and ensuring that school-wide expectations are clearly communicated and reinforced.

Responsibilities:

• Implement school-wide systems, routines, and expectations that promote a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment as directed by the Dean of Students
• Foster a culture of respect, responsibility, and community among students and staff
• Support initiatives related to student attendance, motivation, sense of belonging, and school pride, including events, incentives, and recognition programs
• Monitor student behavior trends and provide strategic interventions for students in need of additional support
• Support restorative practices, mediations, and conflict resolution strategies to address student conflicts and maintain a healthy school climate
• Partner with families to support student behavior, attendance, and engagement in school activities
• Communicate school-wide expectations and cultural initiatives to families and the school community
• Serve as a thought partner to staff members in supporting students with behavioral and social-emotional challenges
• Support attendance initiatives by identifying and addressing barriers to student attendance and engagement
• Work with students and families to develop attendance improvement plans and interventions
• Supervise students in the halls, gathering rooms and school grounds, monitoring noise level and student behavior, and ensuring a safe and inclusive environment
• Supervise and support students during arrival and dismissal
• Serve as a positive mentor for students across all grades
• Complete incident reports/referrals in a clear and concise manner, referring students to the appropriate personnel should disciplinary action be deemed necessary
• Follow and enforce all campus safety protocols, school policies, and code of conduct
• Operate a two-way radio to communicate with school leadership and staff
• Uphold all Distinctive Schools professional responsibilities consistent with the mission and working agreements of Distinctive Schools

Requirements:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with children in education or volunteer setting, preferably in student support, behavior intervention, or culture/climate roles
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Deep understanding of restorative justice, and positive behavior interventions
• Ability to analyze behavior and attendance data to inform interventions
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills
• Experience working with diverse student populations and communities
• Ability to work set schedule based (before, during, or after school)
• Technology demands:
  • Ability to learn digital tools and and programs as needed for the position

Physical demands: Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching. Generally, the job requires 5% sitting, 15% walking, and 80% standing (ability to work on your feet for 4-6 hours daily)

• 25+ paid holidays, upfront sick leave, and an accrual-based personal time bank
• 12 weeks family paid leave
• Comprehensive Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 403b match
  • Fully match up to 3%
  • 50% match up to 5%
• Professional development including tuition reimbursement
• Gym and wellness discounts
• And more

Disclaimer: Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility.

EEO: Distinctive Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law.

Distinctive Schools is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Distinctive Schools will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail] or call 773.828.4191