Restorative Practices Coach - Long Term Sub Sept/Oct/Nov

Daily Rate: $249.78. This position is temporary, covering approximately September through November for grades 6-8.

About the Role

The Restorative Practices (RP) Coach will collaborate with school and district staff, as well as community partners, to enhance school culture, boost attendance and academic achievement for identified students, reduce suspensions, and support school-wide implementation of restorative practices. Responsibilities include developing and facilitating professional development, assessing progress, and modeling equitable and culturally responsive practices. The RP Coach will oversee the implementation of Restorative Justice programming at the school site.

Responsibilities

School

• Provide training, modeling, consultation, coaching, and technical support to staff and students in school-wide Restorative Practices, including:
  • Restorative Conferences
  • Restorative Conversations
  • Community Building Circles
  • Peer Circles
  • Entry/Re-Entry Circles
  • Peacemaking Circles (Conflict Resolution)
  • Circle of Support and Accountability (includes Administrators, Staff, Family, Student, Peer, Campus Supports)
• Respond to incoming Restorative Justice (RJ) referrals to assess appropriate response.
• Conduct intake assessments for Restorative Conferences and Circles.
• Prepare participants, contact caretakers/guardians, send confirmation notices, facilitate the RJ process, develop agreed-upon plans for resolution, and conduct follow-up.
• Distribute and collect consent forms for intensive circle or conferencing processes.
• Facilitate, co-facilitate, or support administrators/staff in all circles on campus, including Teacher-Student or Caretaker-Teacher/Staff circles.
• Provide participants, parents/caregivers, and appropriate staff with the agreement/outcome of the restorative process.
• Follow up on all restorative meetings to ensure agreements are upheld.
• Facilitate transitions to and from alternative education placements (e.g., detention, in-school, out-of-school, and post-expulsion return-to-school support).
• Collaborate with school teams, including PBIS, Equity, Leadership, EMLSS, and Data teams to strengthen current practices.
• Support the implementation of Developmental Designs practices school-wide.
• Maintain a daily activity log to prepare weekly reports and summary reports at the end of each grading period.
• Maintain active files on students receiving Restorative Justice services to facilitate appropriate interventions and social services.
• Analyze data with school staff to identify racial and other disparities and develop improvement plans to address disproportionate practices.
• Coordinate restorative community service opportunities.
• Build relationships with students and staff in and outside the classroom.

Community Engagement

• Offer training and support to caregivers and community groups in Restorative Conferences, Conflict Circles, and Circles of Support/Accountability.
• Initiate and collaborate with student services staff for referrals to outside services through Restorative/Family Group Conferences.
• Maintain relationships with students and families during removals to support healthier re-entry processes.
• Foster healthy working relationships with School Resource Officers and Neighborhood Navigators to strengthen community and school ties.
• Engage in community events, meetings, and facilitate community circles to build relationships with neighbors, families, students, and local organizations/resources.
• Provide regular Restorative Justice updates at school and district meetings.

Requirements

• Theoretical and practical understanding of Restorative Justice processes within the school system.
• Knowledge of equity issues in current education reform.
• Demonstrated personal and professional commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Experience and success working with diverse and underrepresented youth and communities.
• Ability to facilitate difficult conversations with both youth and adults.
• Ability to work as part of a team and manage collaboration with a wide range of individuals and entities.
• Ability to work through conflict with co-workers and volunteers.
• Ability to develop and implement short- and long-range goals.
• Ability to work under pressure and effectively diffuse crisis situations.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and complete tasks/projects by stated deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related field (e.g., language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, social work) or five (5) years of education experience, or a combination demonstrating proficiency in the field.
• Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from students, peers, administrators, caretakers, and the public.
• Ability to lead and navigate interpersonal discussions and conflict, including diffusing stressful situations through verbal redirection.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret education periodicals, professional journals, school/district policies, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, stand (for prolonged periods up to 6-8 hours), walk, talk, hear, operate a computer and other office equipment, and reach with hands and arms.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Shall complete a physical examination as required by Wisconsin Statute 118.25.

Work Environment

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Certificates & Licenses

• Valid driver’s license.