Restorative Practices Specialist
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Position: Restorative Practices Specialist
Position Type: Full-Time; 12-months
Location: Central Office
Reports to: Director of Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)
Affiliation: Non-aligned (salaried exempt)
About Watertown Public Schools
The Watertown Public Schools offers a unique learning environment that is intellectually rigorous and nurturing with small responsive classrooms designed to ignite creativity while empowering student resilience and confidence. Located in the greater Boston area the Watertown Public Schools currently has 2717 students enrolled in its preK-12 program within the Early Steps Preschool three elementary schools Watertown Middle School and Watertown High School. Of these schools three are identified as school-wide Title I sites with more than 40% of the student population qualifying for free or reduced lunch.
Watertown students explore and shape the world around them through a variety of innovative learning experiences and opportunities in a public school setting. Our student body is diverse reflecting the ever-changing demographics of our community and our nation. Watertown serves a racially ethnically and linguistically diverse student population and over 45 languages are represented among our families. Providing opportunities and removing barriers through our commitment to equity and inclusion serves as the foundation of our core values.
About the Office of Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB):
Two years ago Watertown Public Schools (WPS) completed an equity audit and at the conclusion of SY 2022-23 compiled the WPS Strategic Equity Plan. School Year 2023-24 marks year one implementation of the plan. The Office of Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging is committed to working in collaboration with the Superintendent and district senior leadership to accomplish the goals set forth in the WPS Strategic Equity Plan Strategy for Success. The plan focuses our district on the following four priorities:
- Cultivate belonging and social-emotional wellness
- Challenge students with rigorous instruction while providing appropriate levels of support for ALL
- Create a learning community that provides authentic relevant and engaging opportunities
- Utilize all available resources to address student needs
Summary :
As a member of the Office of DEIB the Restorative Practices Specialist will be responsible for implementing the district-wide PreK-12 Restorative Practices program (Priority #1 Goal#2)
Responsibilities:
District-wide Restorative Practices Engagement: 20%
- Facilitates supports and monitors the implementation of the WPS district-wide PreK-12 Restorative Practices program.
- Identifies develops and implements restorative justice frameworks comprehensive restorative practice protocols and resources at the local school and community levels in partnership with school administrators and staff.
- Facilitate circles for youth families staff and partner programs.
Professional Development & School-based Support: 60%
- Coaches school administrators staff and teachers in their implementation of restorative justice practices and school culture change processes.
- Assess the readiness and knowledge-level of staff to engage in anti-bias inclusive and equitable practices.
- Develops facilitation and coaching modules that support cross-school restorative justice collaborations.
- Serves as lead support for school-based staff in their implementation of restorative justice frameworks.
- Assists with increasing the efficacy and fidelity of restorative justice and related interventions such as mindfulness conflict resolution and SEL programs.
- Provides technical assistance to building-level teams in using restorative practices as requested including facilitating restorative sessions when outside facilitation is needed
Evaluation Monitoring & Reporting: 20%
- Monitors and evaluates the progress of restorative practices initiatives (in partnership with district-level leaders) with respect to student re-engagement positive school culture indicators family and community engagement etc.
- Coordinates develops and facilitates district-wide workshops as well as the acquisition and use of tools and resources for restorative practices implementation and evaluation.
- Develops systems to ensure appropriate data collection analysis and interpretation for process and outcome metrics to facilitate continuous quality improvement for restorative practice support
- Oversees and develops grant proposals and reports related to restorative practices interventions and school supports
Qualifications - Required
- A Bachelors degree from an accredited institution is required;
- Masters degree preferred.
- A minimum of 3 to 5 years of professional experience in the K-12 educational field is strongly preferred.
- Experience with restorative practices in previous roles preferred
- Proven ability to work effectively and flexibly as an individual contributor and collaborative team member.
- Previous experience designing district-wide implementation plans for proactive and responsive restorative practices
- Previous experience working collaboratively with district teams and school-based teams to establish a mission and vision for district-wide restorative practices initiatives
Qualifications - Preferred
- Proven experience in leveraging technology as a tool in driving and supporting equity initiatives.
- Knowledge of a second language Spanish or Portuguese preferred
Interpersonal/Management Skills:
- Attention to detail
- Self-starter driven towards achieving measurable results while effectively generating positive engagement and support among groups
- Ability to think strategically and communicate thoughtfully to a wide range of stakeholders; excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to be flexible and change direction as needed
- Comfortable working as part of a team and working independently to complete specific tasks
- Demonstrates a firm commitment to educational equity for all students in the PreK-12 environment;
- Possess an unwavering commitment to anti-racism diversity equity and inclusion with an ability to model and foster an inclusive and respectful workplace;
- Comfort designing and leading professional learning trainings with both adults and youth.;
- Possesses a high degree of personal integrity demonstrated leadership abilities and a history of working cooperatively with key stakeholders;
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Watertown Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin pregnancy gender identity sexual orientation marital/civil union status ancestry place of birth age citizenship status veteran status political affiliation genetic information or disability as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
