WMS Climate and Culture Team Member - Internal (SY26-27)

Position: Climate and Culture Team Member (Internal) (SY26-27)

Position Type: Part-time, Internal Stipend

Department: Secondary

Location: Watertown Middle School

Reports to: Principal

Salary range: Contractual Rate ($40/Hourly)

Affiliation: WEA Unit A

General Description:

The Climate and Culture Team Member plays a vital role in fostering a positive, inclusive, and safe school environment. This individual supports the implementation of Responsive Classroom and Restorative Justice practices, ensuring that all students and staff feel a sense of belonging, connection, and purpose within the WPS community. The role combines student leadership, community-building events, and staff equity facilitation to strengthen school culture and uphold WPS Core Values.

Responsibilities:

School Community Building

• Support the design and facilitation of school-wide assemblies and initiatives for students.
• Support the design and facilitation of school-wide community-building events for staff.
• Collaborate with staff and families to coordinate community events such as Multicultural Night and other celebrations of diversity and belonging.
• Assist in the development and implementation of initiatives that promote student voice, leadership, and shared responsibility for a respectful school climate.

Responsive Classroom & Restorative Justice Practices

• Model and reinforce Responsive Classroom practices during daily routines, school events, and student leadership opportunities.
• Facilitate and support restorative circles, conflict resolution sessions, and community-building circles as needed for students and staff.
• Provide safe breakout spaces during challenging moments for both students and adults, encouraging reflection and repair.

Faculty Collaboration & Equity Work

• Partner with school-based equity facilitators to design and lead circles and breakout spaces during monthly faculty meetings.
• Help create professional learning opportunities that foster equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practices across the school.
• Contribute to faculty and staff discussions with a focus on collaboration, reflection, and building shared commitments.
• Contribute to faculty and staff discussions and activities that focus on building a positive school culture.

Student & Family Engagement

• Collaborate with the Family Engagement Facilitator and PTO to increase family involvement in community-building events.
• Support students in leadership roles, ensuring equitable access and representation in programs
• Help develop and sustain systems that recognize and celebrate student achievements, positive behavior, and contributions to the school community.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of and commitment to Responsive Classroom and Restorative Justice practices.
• Strong facilitation skills, especially in leading circles and community-building conversations.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with students, staff, and families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Organizational skills to support events, programs, and initiatives across the school year.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and building a strong, positive school culture.

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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