Building-Based Restorative Practices Facilitator (Job # 3097)

Calvert County Public School District • Frederick, MD

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About The Position

Calvert County Public Schools is committed to ensuring each staff member receives training in Restorative Practices. To support the implementation of restorative approaches as part of the Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS), Restorative Practices Facilitators will work with school administrators and members of the school improvement team to develop the school’s restorative practices training and implementation plan. Facilitators will work with teachers and staff to implement restorative approaches proactively and responsibly to address students’ sense of belonging in the classroom community, increase academic mindset, improve the climate and culture of the classroom and school community, and implement restorative approaches to misbehavior. This person will work with the administration and relevant school teams to develop a school action plan, set goals, implement supporting activities, and provide evidence of success.

Requirements

• Have received the two-day Restorative Practices Training.
• Have a deep understanding of restorative approaches; specifically, the importance of the relationship among staff and students in the model, the effectiveness of the approach when used proactively, and its role in accountability and restoring relationships when behaviors have caused harm.
• Have an understanding of the relationship between social and emotional competence, positive learning environments and academic success.
• Demonstrate an interest in using restorative approaches in the classroom and school community to positively impact learning environments, cultivate academic mindsets, create a sense of belonging, create positive classroom and school climate and culture.
• Have the ability to effectively build trusting relationships with staff and students.
• Work well within a school-based team.
• Be viewed as an initiative-taker who is committed to working toward the goal of ensuring each school proactively and responsively utilizes restorative approaches.
• Have effective communication skills.
• Be comfortable providing engaging professional development to school staff.
• Be viewed as a leader in the school.
• Be willing to commit to quarterly after-school training sessions with the District Restorative Practices Team and/ or consultant.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate.
• Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks akin to those responsibilities listed below.

Responsibilities

• Assist building leadership with the creation and implementation of the school’s Restorative Practices Action Plan.
• Participate in beginning of the year introductory training session and meeting and quarterly after school facilitator meetings and consultation.
• With building administration (and with the school restorative practices trainer if a different person) develop a plan to train existing and new staff in restorative practices.
• Work with central office staff and school administrator to maintain records of trained staff through the Professional Learning Platform.
• Collaborate with administrative team and members of the school’s behavioral/ mental health team to engage students in restorative conversations to address identified problems in the classroom or school community or to repair harm following violations to behavioral expectations.
• Provide consultation to classroom teachers and school staff on the implementation of restorative approaches in the classroom and school.
• At the direction of central office staff or school leadership, conduct brief professional development to build skills in using restorative approaches both proactively and responsively.
• Maintain communication with Department of Student Services restorative practices leaders.
• Submit evidence of implementation activities to the Department of Student Services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed