HERTFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION

 

JOB TITLE:  Restorative Practice Coach

 

The Restorative Practices (RP) Coach will work to support the process by which students and adults develop skills to repair harm in relationships and build a stronger sense of community within the school. The RP Coach will work to build and deepen a positive school climate and culture by supporting the staff in the successful implementation of equity centered classroom strategies, Restorative Practices, Social Emotional Learning (SEL) competencies, and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) as part of the Multi-Tier System of Supports (MTSS) Tier I process for behavioral interventions. Additionally, the RP Coach will directly support students in behavioral MTSS Tier II and Tier III. This position will be responsible for providing students with a curriculum of academic, behavioral, and disciplinary interventions within reset/restoration spaces in the school, in order to decrease the number of out-of-school suspensions, improve overall climate of the school, and ensure that students struggling academically will not miss instructional days of school. While the goal of this position is to support building safe and affirming learning environments, some specific goals aligned with the roles and responsibilities of this position include

Implement and Enhance Restorative Practices: Increase the use of restorative practices throughout the school to improve relationships and build a stronger sense of community. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Number of staff trained in restorative practices
• Frequency of restorative circles or conferences held
• Reduction in repeat behavioral incidents

Integrate MTSS Tier I Behavioral Interventions: Successfully implement and support equity-centered classroom strategies, SEL competencies, and PBIS as part of the MTSS Tier I process. KPIs:

• Improvement in school-wide behavioral data
• Increase in staff proficiency with Tier I interventions (measured through surveys or observations)
• Number of classrooms effectively implementing SEL and PBIS strategies

Reduce Out-of-School Suspensions Objective: Decrease the number of out-of-school suspensions by providing effective interventions within reset/restoration spaces. KPIs:

• Percentage reduction in out-of-school suspensions
• Number of students successfully participating in reset/restoration programs
• Improvement in academic performance of students involved in these programs

Support MTSS Tier II and Tier III Interventions Objective: Provide direct support to students requiring more intensive behavioral interventions as part of MTSS Tier II and Tier III. KPIs:

•  Number of students receiving Tier II and III supports
•  Improvement in individual student behavioral data
•  Successful transitions of students from higher tiers back to Tier I

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Coordinates, provides, and supervises instructional and behavioral activities for
• students assigned to reset rooms or restoration spaces
•  Coordinates assignments and activities with classroom teachers of referred
• students; provides tutorial assistance as needed and monitors student’s class work
• while in the reset room/restoration spaces
•  Assists students in examining misbehavior and developing strategies to prevent
• recurrences
• Provides support in the development and implementation of current best practices
• in equity centered classroom strategies, restorative practices, PBIS, and SEL
•  Consults with Principals and staff concerning behavioral expectations and needs of
• students while they are assigned to the reset room/restoration spaces
• Coordinates conferences with families to review student’s performance, behavior
• and other issues while they are assigned to reset rooms/restoration spaces
• Attends in-person meetings, training workshops and educational conferences to
• maintain and improve professional competence
•  Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws,
• district policies, and administrative regulations
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• Minimum Education:
• 48 credit hours or more
•  Some college coursework in education, psychology, or related fields (preferred)
•  Possesses the ability to work and interact with individuals at all levels within the  school community
• Excellent people skills - demonstrated ability to create functional, working relationships with school staff, community partners, and parents
•  Demonstrated knowledge of youth development 
•  Demonstrated ability to work with non–motivated and at-risk students
•  Has the ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple priorities -Possesses excellent communication skills: oral (including presentations), written, interpersonal (active listening), negotiating, and influencing
•  Has the ability to be at work consistently, to be on time, to follow instructions, to respond to management direction and to solicit feedback to improve performance
• Demonstrates proficient experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
• Outlook), databases, and student information systems, and email communication
• systems
•  Follows through on duties and projects assigned

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs ? Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone.