Middle School Restorative Specialist SY26-27

District of Columbia International School•Washington, DC

3d•$24 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

District of Columbia International School (DCI) is seeking a full-time Restorative Specialist. This role improves school climate by implementing restorative justice practices and fostering social-emotional learning. This position will work closely with each student in the school to support their growth and development and collaboratively problem-solve their issues and concerns using restorative methods.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Demonstrated record of working effectively with at-risk adolescents.
Experience working restoratively with students with emotional and behavioral struggles.
Two years experience working with DC youth.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Clear a background check.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
Ability to use multiple technology platforms to guide instruction and communicate with students and families and proficiency with communicating using G-Suite tools, including Gmail, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Improve school climate by implementing restorative justice practices and fostering social-emotional learning.
Work closely with each student to support their growth and development.
Collaboratively problem-solve student issues and concerns using restorative methods.
Support, teach, and maintain a professional and restorative culture which treats students and staff with respect.
De-escalate students who are in crisis.
Investigate student issues and concerns.
Teach and maintain student expectations regarding electronics, etc.
Work closely with the Administrative team to ensure student accountability.
Conduct walkthroughs to ensure high visibility by circulating throughout classrooms and public spaces during the day to gain valuable context on student behavior and relentlessly ensuring a positive school environment.
Ensure that school entry, breakfast, lunch, dismissal, and transitions are orderly, positive, and consistent with DCI’s mission and values.
Invest in building positive relationships between DCI and our parent-community.
Monitor student attendance, making follow-through calls to families and providing attendance interventions.
Focus on students with behavior or development challenges; partner with teachers to provide extra interventions.
Establish and maintain strong and professional communication with students, teachers, parents and family members.
Support the Director of Student Experience with behavior and intervention tracking, arrival, dismissal, various duty posts throughout the day.
Embrace French, Spanish, and Chinese cultures by leading and participating in cultural activities for faculty and students.
Perform other duties as assigned.