Restorative Practices Facilitator

About the role

The Restorative Practices Facilitator develops and implements proactive and responsive restorative practices to foster a safe, supportive, and positive school culture. They lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Restorative Practices Program, complete the IIRP Train the Trainer program, and model effective, trauma-informed interactions.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a working knowledge of Restorative Practices best practices and techniques.
• Leads and facilitates the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Restorative Practices Program.
• Completes IIRP Train the Trainer program to train staff in Restorative Practices.
• Demonstrates knowledge and application of developmental, learning, social justice, multi-cultural, equity based, and trauma informed theory and evidence-based practices.
• Demonstrates and models effective, trauma-informed interactions and communication appropriate to the ages, cultures, and developmental levels of students.
• Consults with teachers, staff, and parents regarding student needs.
• Utilizes data from SWPBiS, SAP, attendance records, disciplinary referrals, and academic progress to assist building administration in creating goals and strategies, delivering interventions, and evaluating the impact of services.
• Collaborates with building administrators and leadership teams to create effective systems that support social, emotional, and academic learning for all students.
• Develops educational and restorative practice materials and resources aligned to District policies.
• Maintains clear alignment to the vision and mission promoting a welcoming and supportive learning environment.
• Participates in MTSS / Core Teams, providing strategies to improve school outcomes.
• Provides MTSS supports, interventions, and accommodations to individual students.
• Develops own capacity and that of faculty and staff by leading school-wide professional development on positive behavior supports and intervention/restorative practices.
• Attends all building level events related to orientation, parent conferences, and others as directed by administrators.
• Completes reports, records, and documentation that are accurate and compliant with district policies and procedures.
• Protects the confidentiality and privacy of student information and records.
• Regularly participates in professional development and professional learning communities within the school, department, and in compliance with district expectations.
• Assists with role-specific tasks as assigned by specific building level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with at least three years of related experience.
• Master’s Degree in School Counseling or Social Work preferred.
• Pennsylvania Certificate as a School Counselor or School Social Worker preferred, or Pennsylvania Certificate as a Teacher.
• Certification as an IIRP Trainer preferred.