Restorative Behavior Specialist

Primary Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teachers to develop and refine classroom management plans aligned with the school's behavior protocol.
• Provide in-class coaching, modeling, and feedback to teachers on effective strategies for managing yellow-level behaviors (e.g., classroom disruption, defiance, minor disrespect, hallway misbehavior, technology violations).
• Support teachers in implementing Tier 1 and Tier 2 behavioral interventions, including reteaching expectations, restorative circles, and positive reinforcement systems.
• Facilitate professional learning sessions and small-group trainings on proactive classroom management, de-escalation, and restorative practices.
• Serve as a thought partner in developing collaborative behavior plans when yellow-level behaviors become persistent.
• Supervise and facilitate lunch and special areas detention with a focus on restorative reflection and reteaching expectations.
• Support teachers in building positive relationships with students to reinforce prosocial behavior and accountability.
• Support implementation of schoolwide behavior systems, expectations, and recognition programs.
• Collaborate with counselors, teachers, and administrators to monitor behavior data trends and identify students or classrooms in need of additional support.

Documentation and Communication

• Maintain records of coaching sessions, classroom visits, and intervention plans.
• Support teachers in documenting interventions and PowerSchool entries for yellow-level incidents.
• Communicate with families when needed to reinforce positive behavior partnerships between school and home.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Counseling, or related field (Master's preferred).
• NYS Teacher Certification, School Counselor, or related certification preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in classroom management, positive behavior supports, and restorative practices.
• Strong interpersonal and coaching skills with the ability to work collaboratively with staff.
• Experience working with middle school students preferred.

Core Competencies

• Knowledge of PBIS, MTSS, and restorative approaches.
• Culturally responsive and trauma-informed mindset.
• Ability to model calm, consistent, and supportive responses to student behavior.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Commitment to maintaining a positive, student-centered school culture.