Indigenous Restorative Practices Coordinator
Position Summary
The IRPC at the Coeur d’Alene Tribal School supports the day-to-day leadership and instructional management of the school, working under the guidance of the Principal. They focus on ensuring a positive, respectful, and inclusive school climate by assisting with staff supervision, supporting instructional quality, and leading student support and behavior systems grounded in restorative justice. This position also helps facilitate professional development, student safety, and family engagement while upholding the school’s mission and the cultural values of the Coeur d’Alene Tribe.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Assist the Principal in monitoring and supporting the implementation of curriculum, instructional planning, and assessment practices.
Support teacher mentoring and professional learning, with a focus on culturally responsive practices and trauma-informed care.
Collaborate with teachers to ensure instructional consistency and alignment with school goals.
Serve as the primary lead for student behavior and discipline, implementing school-wide restorative justice practices.
Provide mediation, conferencing, and reintegration support for students following behavioral incidents.
Maintain documentation of behavior interventions and collaborate with counselors and families on student support plans.
Foster a safe, welcoming, and inclusive school environment aligned with tribal values of respect, responsibility, and community.
Support family engagement initiatives and serve as a point of contact for families regarding student well-being and school events.
Assist in organizing and supervising extracurricular and after-school programs, ensuring student safety and supervision.
Support the supervision of school operations and act on behalf of the Principal when delegated or in their absence.
Aid in attendance tracking, student records, and report preparation as needed.
Coordinate safety procedures including drills and emergency protocols, and ensure staff awareness of policies.
Participate in school improvement planning and provide input on student and staff needs.
Maintain positive communication with school staff, tribal partners, and families.
Assist in orientation and onboarding of new staff and substitute teachers.
Minimum Qualifications
Valid teaching license
Minimum of three years classroom teaching experience
At least one year of leadership or administrative experience (e.g., instructional coach, dean, assistant principal)
Strong communication and organizational skills
Knowledge of restorative justice and/or experience implementing non-punitive behavior interventions
Valid driver’s license and current auto insurance
Pass an extensive background check prior to employment and every 5th consecutive year of employment thereafter according to the following:
25 CFR 12 Part 32
25 CFR 63 Part 17
Public Law 101-647
Must not have any misdemeanor or felony offenses related to abuse, neglect, or endangerment of a child
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Educational Leadership
Experience working in a tribal school or a school serving Native American communities
Familiarity with culturally responsive pedagogy and family engagement in Native communities