Elementary Restorative Practices Teacher (26-27 SY)

KIPP DC•Washington, DC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

KIPP DC is seeking an Elementary Restorative Practices Teacher for the 26-27 school year. KIPP DC has been serving students in Washington, D.C. for 25 years, with a network of 22 schools educating over 7,500 students from PreK3-12th grade. The organization is committed to academic excellence, joy, effective teachers, safe learning environments, and college readiness. The elementary schools serve grades 1st-4th, focusing on rigorous, culturally responsive instruction and strong relationships. Teachers are supported through coaching, collaborative planning, and dedicated development time. Restorative Practices Teachers will model positive mindsets, build authentic relationships, respond to student behavior with empathy, use restorative practices to help students solve problems, and collaborate on PBIS initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Commitment to working with students from communities with limited access to high-quality educational opportunities
At least one year of teaching experience in a PreK3–12th grade school OR an education degree that included student teaching / residency with full-classroom responsibility. Teaching experience refers to serving as the teacher of record / lead instructor responsible for instruction and progress of an assigned class or section. It does not include paraprofessional work, substitute-only experience, internships without lead teaching responsibility, or daycare-only experience.
Pass a FBI criminal background check, as required by law.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in the relevant content area
Experience leading whole school Restorative, PBIS, or culture initiatives
Experience teaching in an urban K–12 public school setting
Strong communication skills with families and caregivers, including culturally responsive partnership
Strong collaboration habits with teammates (planning, data analysis, shared ownership for student growth)

Responsibilities

Model the mindsets of KIPP DC in both words and actions.
Build authentic relationships with students, families, and staff, and model relationship-building skills.
Respond to student behavior with emotional constancy and empathy.
Use restorative practices to help students solve problems and/or adjust behaviors so that they can return to their learning as soon as possible.
Collaborate on the strategic planning and execution of PBIS initiatives across school-wide, grade-level, and individual tiers.
Believe deeply in the mission and values of KIPP DC, subscribe to KIPP DC's Vision for Teaching Excellence, and commit to advancing an inclusive work environment.
Display an incredible work ethic and a passion for being part of a team-oriented, mission-driven school culture.
Commit/contribute to constant professional growth and development.
Have experience leading strong Tier 1 systems and procedures, as well as strong relationships with students.
Understand a multi-tiered system of supports and develop interventions and plans aligned with school systems.
Coordinate with school leaders and teachers to implement the tier 1 PBIS systems in classrooms and common spaces.
Coordinate with PBIS coordinator to implement school-wide incentives and celebrations.
Respond to student behavior proactively or through Deanslist referrals.
Communicate the follow-up from behaviors with families, teachers, and the leadership team.
Document behavioral follow-up and interventions in Deanslist.
Support the leadership team in gathering incident reports and statements from teachers and students, log information about incidents, and create paperwork.
Support the leadership team in scheduling and holding reentry meetings and create/log/share reentry plans after a student has had a significant discipline incident.
Collaborate with teachers, leaders, and families in writing and implementing tier 2 and tier 3 plans.
Push in to support classrooms of concern to coach for behavior management, transitions, implementation of plans, etc.
Support in crisis management as a member of the crisis support team.
Conduct inquiries and investigations regarding family, student, and teacher concerns of bullying.
Document KIPP DC bullying investigation process.
Teach advisory lessons and/or hold community circles with students.
Cover for classes when needed.
Perform morning, lunch, and afternoon duties as assigned.
Pass a FBI criminal background check, as required by law.
Additional responsibilities may arise during the school year, including but not limited to: attending staff and student field trips, open houses, parent-teacher conferences, home visits, and other events involving parents and students as needed.