26-27 Dean of Restorative Practices - Valor Academy Elementary School

BRIGHT STAR SCHOOLS•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$83,759 - $167,955•Onsite

About The Position

The Dean of Restorative Practices (DRP) leads the school's restorative practices programming, progressive discipline, and implementation of positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) to create a safe, inclusive, and joyful environment that promotes campus safety in all ways with the guidance from the Principal and Assistant Principal(s). The DRP will implement, facilitate, and maintain the school’s behavior management systems to ensure all students, staff, and families understand their role in supporting a safe campus culture. The DRP is also responsible for communicating with appropriate campus, community, and district stakeholders including the Senior Director of Restorative Practices in a timely and responsive manner. The DRP will work in partnership with the Assistant Principal and Principal to support liaising with the BSS Board and Los Angeles Unified School District in reporting high-level disciplinary and other required documentation.

Requirements

BA in an education-related field
3+ years of teaching, counseling, or student support experience
Strong oral and written communication skills including advocacy skills
Ability to connect and build relationships with students and their families
Experience using data management systems
Experience working with youth from historically underserved communities
Experience working in a fast-moving environment; crisis management
Deep belief that all students can succeed in achieving their individual educational goals
Excellent oral, verbal, and written communication skills
Desire to continuously grow own skills through participating in professional development and training opportunities
Ability to develop and build relationships with students and their families
Ability to look at school on a macro level, and implement programs and activities as needed to boost school culture and a positive atmosphere
Working knowledge of Google online platforms (including Gmail, sheets, and docs) plus an aptitude for quickly learning and mastering other online platforms
Ability to create and facilitate relevant, ongoing PD for staff and faculty
Must be able to analyze written, spoken, visual, and other sensory stimuli
Must have ability to understand and analyze written and spoken English
Must be able to cope effectively with stressful situations and time constraints
Must be able to make sound judgments based on available information
Must be able to engage in frequent student/parent/coworker contact
Must be able to remain calm in emergency situations
Must be able to perform effectively under pressure and tight deadlines
Must be able to maintain accuracy in tasks requiring meticulous attention to detail
Must have flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work demands
Must be able to logically solve problems
Must be able to provide and follow detailed written and verbal instructions
Must be able to build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and students
Must demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills
Must demonstrate strong classroom management skills
Must have a passion for teaching and student success
Must demonstrate strong organizational Skills
Prolonged sitting/standing.
Frequent walking
Must be able to occasionally/frequently lift, carry push, and/or pull objects of not more than 20 pounds.
Must be able to frequently bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, climb, crawl, and/or squat
Frequent reaching and twisting, including reaching above shoulder height
Manual dexterity, and finger/wrist and hand repetitions are needed; frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing and typing; frequent grasping, holding and reaching.
Frequent computer use, including use of keyboard and mouse.
Speaking and hearing are essential to the communication needs of the position; constant hearing and speaking in person and on the phone, via remote video teleconferencing platforms.
Must be able to be physically present at the worksite and occasionally travel for meetings or conferences.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in Spanish or Korean
Restorative Practices certification

Responsibilities

Set and uphold high expectations for student learning and behavior, with the belief that all students—regardless of background—can excel at the highest levels.
Cultivate a positive, inclusive school climate grounded in equity, restorative practices, and trauma-informed approaches that support the whole child.
Build strong, trusting relationships with students, families, staff, and the community through compassionate and collaborative leadership.
Lead with self-awareness, adaptability, and a growth mindset—modeling resilience, openness to feedback, and effective problem-solving.
Create systems that support the utilization of restorative practices and PBIS structures to establish, maintain, and repair relationships between student-to-student; student-to-staff; staff-to families.
Manage student investigations, inquiry, and resolution process in observance of state and federal law, and district expectations.
Collaborate with the site and district leadership to implement and facilitate school culture initiatives based on data, site-specific goals, and Bright Star School’s overall mission and vision for students.
Partner with school leaders to implement and manage a campus-wide behavior framework (Tier 1–3) that ensures a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.
Build staff capacity in restorative practices and proactive classroom systems to foster healthy relationships and positive student behavior.
Collaborate with students, families, and teams (including MTSS) to provide targeted supports, resources, and individualized Behavior Support Plans.
Monitor and analyze behavior data to inform decisions, ensure compliance documentation, and coach staff through feedback, supervision, and professional learning.