Restorative Practices Coach

TITLE: Secondary Restorative Practices Coach

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelors degree in educational related area; Master’s in School Counseling preferred
2. Prior successful work experience/expertise in teaching, mentoring or educational related field
3. Prior successful work experience in teaching social skills, restorative practices, and Positive Behavior Interventions and Support

REPORTS TO: School Principal

JOB GOAL:

1. The Restorative Practices (RP) Coach will work to support the process by which students and adults develop skills to repair harm in relationships and                                                                                                                          build a stronger sense of community within the school.
2. The RP Coach will work to build and deepen a positive school climate and culture by supporting the staff in the successful implementation of equity centered classroom strategies,                                                                            Restorative Practices, Social Emotional Learning (SEL) competencies, and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) as part of the Multi Tier System of Supports (MTSS) Tier I                                                                process for behavioral interventions.
3. Additionally, the RP Coach will directly support students in behavioral MTSS Tier II and Tier III.
4. This position will be responsible for providing students with a curriculum of academic, behavioral, and disciplinary interventions within reset/restoration spaces in the school,                                                                                         in order to decrease the number of out-of-school suspensions, improve overall climate of the school, and ensure that students struggling academically will not miss instructional days of school.
5. This position ensures that students who are placed in the reset rooms/restoration spaces work on study habits, classroom behavior skills, and a positive self-image.
6. This position is also responsible for coordinating student receipt and completion/progress of classroom assignments and activities.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Coordinates, provides, and supervises instructional and behavioral activities for students assigned to reset rooms or restoration spaces.
2. Coordinates assignments and activities with classroom teachers of referred students; provides tutorial assistance as needed and monitors                                                                                                                                              student’s class work while in the reset room/restoration spaces.
3. Assists students in examining misbehavior and developing strategies to prevent recurrences.
4. Provides support in the development and implementation of current best practices in equity centered classroom strategies,restorative practices, PBIS, and SEL.
5. Consults with Principals and staff concerning behavioral expectations and needs of students while they are assigned to the reset room/restoration spaces.
6. Coordinates conferences with families to review student’s performance, behavior and other issues while they are assigned to reset rooms/restoration spaces.
7. Attends in-person meetings, training workshops and educational conferences to maintain and improve professional competence
8. Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
9. Assists administrators and other staff members in the orderly, expedient and safe transition of students from one location to another.
10. Performs other duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator or their representative.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

1. Has the ability to work and interact with individuals at all levels within the school community.
2. Excellent people skills - demonstrated ability to create functional, working relationships with school staff, community partners, and parents.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of youth development.
4. Demonstrated ability to work with non–motivated and at-risk students.
5. Has the ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple priorities.
6. Possesses excellent communication skills: oral (including presentations), written, interpersonal
(active listening), negotiating, and influencing.
7. Has the ability to be at work consistently, to be on time, to follow instructions, to respond to management direction and to solicit feedback to improve performance.
8. Demonstrates proficient experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), databases, and student information systems, and email communication systems.
9. Follows through on duties and projects assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10-month position.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job is evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the School
Board policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel.

Last update: July 11, 2024