RESTORATIVE PRACTICES SPECIALIST - ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS - SY2021/2022 3223251

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A. SCOPE OF WORK:
The
Restorative Practices (RP) Specialist will oversee the RP work in the elementary schools. This position is funded for two years
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
This section outlines the fundamental job functions that must be performed in this position. This includes:
Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements
Physical and Mental/Reasoning Requirements
Work Environment
These areas state the underlying requirements that an employee must meet in order to perform these essential functions. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Infuse RP implementation with anti-racism and equity focus.
Help establish and maintain student support center RP procedures based on the school’s RP implementation continuum.
Oversee school-wide use of Tier 1 RP processes (frequency, circle topics, etc.) through informal classroom visits, walkthroughs, coaching, etc.
Support teachers in Tier 1 connection activities (games, etc.) and circle implementation through coaching, observation, and feedback.
Work with RP Elementary School Youth and Family Liaison to:
Create systems to empower youth voice and agency in school-wide RP implementation
Ensure continuity of RP implementation across schools
Train and oversee youth circle facilitators
Facilitate Tier 1.5 and Tier 2 interventions with students, staff, and community members on an as-needed basis.
Provide timely communication with teachers, administrators, and families about incidents and restorative interventions taken, next steps, etc.
Routinely check-in with the administration to provide clear communication around ways the administration can support the advancement of RP work, building RP trends and/or concerns, etc.
Document all restorative interventions used with students (e.g., Tiers 1.5 and 2) within BSD data system.
Support and serve on school-based RP team, and communicate with other school teams as necessary.
Gather data and resources related to RP effectiveness, and share these data with all relevant stakeholders.
Work with the RP coordinator and other RP specialists to create methods to review and monitor school-based RP plans.
Performs additional duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
Minimum Required: An Associate’s degree in Restorative Practices or a related field
Preferred: Master’s degree in Restorative Practices or a related field
Certification Preferred:
Experience:
Minimum Required: Two years of experience working in schools, community based organizations or non-profits.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
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Working knowledge :
Sufficient familiarity with the subject to know basic principles and terminology and to understand and solve simple problems.
General knowledge:
Sufficient knowledge of a field to perform most work in normal situations. The work calls for comprehension of standard situations and includes knowledge of most of the significant aspects of the subject.
Thorough knowledge
Advanced knowledge of the subject matter. The work calls for sufficient comprehension of the subject area to solve unusual as well as common work problems, to be able to advise on technical matters and to serve as a resource on the subject for others in the organization.
Comprehensive knowledge:
Requires complete mastery and understanding of the subject. This term should be used sparingly and only for unusually exacting or responsible positions required to originate hypotheses, concepts, or approaches.
List Specific Skills And/Or Abilities Required:
Deep knowledge of Anti-Racism and white supremacy
Deep understanding of Equity and a desire to create equitable outcome for students
Deep knowledge of RP
Demonstrated experience developing and facilitating community partnerships
Demonstrated cultural competence working with diverse groups across race, ethnicity, religion, gender, class, and sexuality
Demonstrated success in program planning/management and training/coaching within a public education setting
Experience writing concise and accurate reports and records
Experience in conflict mediation and restorative practices facilitation
Understand and be able to use additional software, such as Google drive.
Possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work with a variety of individuals, regardless of their backgrounds and be able to engage with a diversity of opinions and perspectives.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to lead, counsel, and supervise a variety of personnel and programs
Strong decision-making, analytical and organizational skills
Effective conflict resolution skills
Skilled facilitator and presenter
Strong interpersonal skills
WORKING CONDITIONS:
These are the physical and mental/reasoning requirements of the position as it is typically performed. The inability to meet one or more of these physical or mental/reasoning requirements will not automatically disqualify a candidate or employee from the position.
Seeing
Color perception (red, green, amber)
Hearing/listening
Clear speech
Tasting
Smelling
Touching
Dexterity: _X_ Hand, _X_ Finger
Lifting - up to 20 pounds
Carrying - up to 20 pounds
Climbing on Stairs/Ladders, and balance
Driving
Standing
Sitting
Stooping
Kneeling
Crouching
Crawling
Remain Stationary
Pushing/pulling
Moving objects
Reading – basic
Reading – complex
Math skills – basic
Math skills – complex
Writing – basic
Writing – complex
Analysis/comprehension
Judgment/decision making
Clerical
Inside air conditioning and heat
Outside weather conditions
Works alone
Works with others
Face-to-face contact
Verbal contact with others
Extreme heat
Extreme cold
High places
Noise
Fumes/odors
Dirt/dust
Hazardous materials
Electrical equipment
Mechanical equipment
Pressurized equipment
Ability to move distances within schools, offices, and athletic fields
Other:
Equal Opportunity:
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Position Type:
Full-time
Positions Available:
1
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Job Requirements
No experience required
Contact Information
Christopher Celotto
150 Colchester Avenue
Burlington, Vermont 05401
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