Restorative Justice Facilitator - Bilingual
Restorative Justice Facilitator - Bilingual
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About the Recruitment
THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN AND PROMOTIONAL
The Santa Paula Unified School District is excited to announce an Open and Promotional opportunity for the position of:
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE FACILITATOR - BILINGUAL
The purpose of this examination is to establish an eligibility list for one full-time vacancy and any future vacancies occurring during the next 12 months.
All applications must be submitted online and received by the final filing date posted on this recruitment.
Note: TheDistricthas the right to limit the number ofeligibleswhich can bereasonably usedduring the existence of the eligibility list. The provisions of this announcementdo not constitutean expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may bemodifiedor revoked without notice.
Employees may be eligible for an annual prorated degree stipend paid tenthly (whichever is greater): $250/Associates $500/Bachelors; $750/Masters
Additionally employees mayparticipatein the Professional Growth Program allowing them up to 5% of their base salary.
Non Discrimination StatementThe Santa Paula Unified School District (SPUSD) prohibits discrimination intimidation harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a persons actual or perceived ancestry color disability gender gender identity gender expression immigration status nationality race or ethnicity religion sex sexual orientation or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in its program or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated Equity Compliant Officers to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Dr. Andres P. Santamaria Title IX Coordinator/504 Coordinator ; Doug Henning Facilities and Construction Manager Title Il Coordinator (Facilities) The Address for all Compliant Officers is 201 S. Steckel Drive Santa Paula CA 93060
Basic Function and Essential Duties
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Director of Student Support Services or designee the Restorative Justice Facilitator is responsible for supporting the district-wide restorative justice initiative by coordinating implementing and facilitating school-based restorative practices to foster safe and supportive school environments and promote positive climate and culture.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Serve as a spokesperson for restorative justice practices; clearly articulate and explain the benefits of restorative processes to school site staff parents students and the community. E
Assist in the training implementation and evaluation of site based restorative practices including the training and mentorship of new RJ Facilitators. E
Coordinate implement and facilitate peer restorative justice program at designated school sites. E
Provide leadership to the school culture and climate through integration and implementation of restorative practices to improve conditions for learning reduce suspensions and increase academic engagement.
Collaborate with appropriate staff to infuse restorative justice practices with existing violence prevention truancy reduction crisis intervention academic and alternative educational enrichment health and medical health services and supports. E
Assist with data collection progress monitoring and program evaluation to determine the efficacy of restorative justice practices to increase safety and reduce racially disproportionate discipline referral and incarceration and recidivism; present periodic reports to stakeholders including management cabinet and/or the Board of Education. E
Serve as liaison to community based organizations working with the school site to increase community support for and implementation of restorative practices with students. E
OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned.
Attend trainings and collaborative sessions to acquire knowledge and disseminate best practices in restorative justice.
Education and Experience
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Sufficient experience training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above. Typically this would be gained through a Bachelors degree with coursework in liberal arts sociology psychology or related field and two years direct experience implementing conflict mediation and positive youth development in a school or community setting. Experience working in a school district and providing training and coaching to educators preferred. Proven commitment to school success student achievement and positive child youth and family development.
Knowledge and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Building partnerships and collaboration with individuals departments agencies and institutions.
Diverse academic socio-economic cultural ethnic and disability backgrounds of District students community partners and agencies.
Utilization of various forms of assessment to guide and design RJ program.
Districts Strategic Plan LCAP and District goals.
Planning organization and coordinating needed for assignment program.
Interpersonal skills emphasizing tact patience courtesy and respect.
Facilitation techniques to foster new behaviors and practices in challenging contexts.
Oral and written communication in English and a secondary language.
Correct English usage grammar spelling vocabulary and punctuation.
Data analysis and decision making.
Presentation communication and public speaking techniques.
Use and application of computer software hardware and related technology.
Effective strategies theories techniques and methods of professional and organizational development.
Employment Type
Full-Time
