District-wide Restorative Practices Coach Specialist (BTU) (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools•Boston, MA

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Restorative Practices within the Division of Student Support, the District-wide Restorative Practices Coach works collaboratively with schools, district staff, community partners, parents, and youth to introduce and expand the use of Restorative Practices in Boston Public Schools. The role designs and delivers training, technical assistance, and coaching for schools and partner organizations, and curates and disseminates promising Restorative Practices tools and practices used in BPS schools. The coach provides professional development and site-based support to promote a whole-school approach to Tier 1, 2, and 3 interventions, improve school climate and culture, and reduce student discipline referrals. The position also manages projects and budgets, builds partnerships, analyzes and manages data, and supports effective implementation and continuous improvement of Restorative Practices across district schools.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Sciences degree in a related area, such as Education or Psychology.
Massachusetts Teaching License as a school adjustment counselor.
Experience training or coaching teachers.
Deep commitment to young people and the values and principles of Restorative Practice.
Thorough understanding of adolescent emotional, social, physical, and intellectual development.
Outstanding presentation and facilitation skills, with demonstrated ability to deliver professional development.
Proven experience developing curriculum for innovative programming incorporating best practices in the field.
Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Ability to design, develop, and implement programs and tasks autonomously.
Effective organizational, oral and written communication, and planning skills.
Superior interpersonal skills, including the ability to express disagreement tactfully and sensitively, with cultural insight.
Compassionate and inclusive leadership, effective self-care skills, and ability to empathize with others in stressful situations.
Knowledge of adult learning theory and social and emotional learning competencies.
Growth mindset orientation.
Skill using technology to support communications, presentation design and delivery, and data management.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, as well as Google Mail, Calendar, Contacts, and Drive.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree with 5 or more years of teaching experience.
Experience working as an Instructional Coach.
7–10 years of experience working in urban districts.
5 or more years of extensive experience in training and restorative justice work within schools, organizations, and/or juvenile justice arenas.
Experience working in an urban school district.
Experience working in Boston Public Schools is highly preferred.
2–3 years of managerial experience, including performance evaluations.

Responsibilities

Design and deliver in-person and virtual professional development, trainings, convenings, and presentations on Restorative Practices.
Use coaching models to support teachers and staff through individual coaching, observation, modeling, co-planning, co-teaching, debriefing, and feedback.
Partner with school sites, Restorative Practices coordinators, and school leadership teams to support effective implementation.
Facilitate or co-facilitate classroom circles, restorative conferences, and mediations.
Participate in school-based professional development, staff meetings, and coaching sessions as appropriate.
Evaluate professional development offerings using district structures and data, and use results for continuous improvement.
Maintain and develop professional knowledge, stay current with research and best practices, and share knowledge with schools.
Contribute to tools and repositories for teacher access and use.
Build and maintain relationships with school staff, students, families, and community partners to support positive school climate and address structural opportunity gaps.
Identify schools practicing Restorative Practices and provide resources and direction as needed.
Assess existing Restorative Practices trainings, supports, and materials to promote fidelity and a unified approach.
Collaborate with school staff, student support teams, and grade-level teams to implement Restorative Practices district-wide.
Manage assigned duties within budget, develop work and project plans, and track progress.
Maintain accurate meeting notes, publicize the work through available outlets, update the supervisor on progress and support needs, and provide information for reporting.
Help build a district Restorative Practices network and cultivate relationships with K-12 schools, post-secondary institutions, community organizations, juvenile justice systems, and relevant collaborative groups.
Serve on the BTU Restorative Justice Organizing Committee and attend Code of Conduct Advisory Council and School Committee meetings as needed.
Collaborate with relevant district departments, committees, and personnel.
Analyze data to identify service needs and gaps, including gaps affecting marginalized sub-groups, and inform training, evaluation, and implementation.
Oversee tracking and recording of whole-school and individual student data.
Develop and maintain case-management systems and mechanisms to ensure services are deployed and monitored effectively.
Collect, enter, maintain, and support dissemination of data about the effectiveness of Restorative Practices in district schools.
Complete other duties as assigned by the supervisor.