Restorative Specialist

Application Deadline: August 28, 2026

About the role

At Prospect Community Day School, the Restorative Specialist will support behavior, attendance, and family engagement in an integrated way, aligned to whole child, restorative practices, and our Community Schools approach. This role goes beyond responding to student behavior and supports proactive systems by facilitating restorative practices, supporting behavior interventions, and supporting staff and behavior aides in de-escalation and relationship-centered strategies. The Restorative Specialist will use data to identify students in need of support, develop and monitor Tier 2 and Tier 3 attendance plans, and support behavior interventions in collaboration with site teams, while actively participating in COST and site-based systems to improve student engagement and outcomes.

This position helps support schoolwide systems and coordination of supports while also serving as a key liaison between school, home, and community. This includes building strong relationships with families, conducting and supporting home visits, and connecting students and families to resources. Grounded in restorative practices, behavior support, and family connection, this role functions as a bridge across systems to ensure students are supported, engaged, and successful.

About FCUSD

FCUSD is a growing public school district focused on hiring and retaining excellent staff that represent the communities we serve. Our staff are expected to inspire excellence in all students by supporting their social-emotional wellness and academic growth. We work as a team to create welcoming and inclusive environments at our school sites and district office, with a focus on customer service and system improvement. Staff who choose FCUSD will be supported as they learn their job and opportunities to grow as a professional will be provided. Working in FCUSD is more than a job, it is a career.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive and culturally competent restorative practices support designed to ensure the academic success of students, reduce punitive discipline that has a disproportionate impact on student groups, and promote positive climate and culture.
• Oversee school site Restorative Room and support the entire community through consistent application of trauma-informed restorative practices, behavioral interventions, and individualized behavioral supports.
• Provide research, professional development, and support to administrators, teachers, and support staff.
• Support schools as they work to uphold the tenets of Restorative Practices.
• Use data to identify students in need of support, develop and monitor Tier 2 and Tier 3 attendance plans, and support behavior interventions in collaboration with site teams.
• Actively participate in COST and site-based systems to improve student engagement and outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with families, conduct and support home visits, and connect students and families to resources.

Requirements

Any combination of training, experience and education that would likely demonstrate the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

Qualifications

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade required. Supplemental course work in behavioral sciences or a related field is preferred.
• At least two (2) years of experience working in a diverse school setting, with an understanding of the tenets of evidence-based Restorative practices.

Knowledge

• Relevant educational laws and school policy.
• Document formatting and presenting information to others.
• Analysis of situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
• Methods of investigation and record keeping.
• Conflict and emergency management.
• Ability to solve practical problems.

Upon Conditional Offer of Employment

• DOJ and FBI Criminal Background Check
• TB Test within the last 60 days (Education Code 49406, Assembly Bill 1667)
• Complete district Mandated Reporter training, Sexual Harassment, etc.

Pay

$26.02 to $31.65 per hour

Schedule

• 10-month work year
• 8 hours a day, 5 days a week
• Clock Hours: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm (30 minute unpaid lunch)