Elementary Restorative Practices Teacher (26-27 SY)

Restorative Practices Teachers will:

• Model the mindsets above in both words and actions
• Build authentic relationships with students families and staff and model relationship building skills
• Respond to student behavior with emotional constancy and empathy
• Use restorative practices to help students solve problems and/or adjust behaviors so that they can return to their learning as soon as possible
• Collaborate on the strategic planning and execution of PBIS initiatives across school-wide grade-level and individual tiers

Fully In-Person (5 days per week onsite)

This is an in-person school-based instructional role located at a KIPP DC campus in Washington DC. KIPP DC schools serve students and families in person and this position requires daily on-site presence to deliver instruction provide student support collaborate with teammates and engage with families.

Culture Interventionist work hours are typically 7:30 am to 5:00 pm two days per week and 7:30 am to 4:00 pm three days per week to allow for duties collaboration and professional development.

• Believe deeply in the mission and values of KIPP DC subscribe to KIPP DCs Vision for Teaching Excellence and commit to advancing an inclusive work environment
• Display an incredible work ethic and a passion for being part of a team-oriented mission-driven school culture
• Commit/contribute to constant professional growth and development
• Have experience leading strong Tier 1 systems and procedures as well as strong relationships with students
• Understand a multi-tiered system of supports and develop interventions and plans aligned with school systems
• Coordinate with school leaders and teachers to implement the tier 1 PBIS systems in classrooms and common spaces
• Coordinate with PBIS coordinator to implement school-wide incentives and celebrations
• Respond to student behavior proactively or through Deanslist referrals
• Communicate the follow-up from behaviors with families teachers and the leadership team
• Document behavioral follow-up and interventions in Deanslist
• Support the leadership team in gathering incident reports and statements from teachers and students log information about incidents and create paperwork
• Support the leadership team in scheduling and holding reentry meetings and create/log/share reentry plans after a student has had a significant discipline incident
• Collaborate with teachers leaders and families in writing and implementing tier 2 and tier 3 plans
• Push in to support classrooms of concern to coach for behavior management transitions implementation of plans etc.
• Support in crisis management as a member of the crisis support team
• Conduct inquiries and investigations regarding family student and teacher concerns of bullying
• Document KIPP DC bullying investigation process
• Teach advisory lessons and/or hold community circles with students.
• Cover for classes when needed
• While students receive instruction from 8:00 am-4:00 pm KIPP DC teachers are on duty in school Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm two times a week and 7:30 am to 4:35 pm three times a week.
• Perform morning lunch and afternoon duties as assigned
• Pass a FBI criminal background check as required by law
• Additional responsibilities may arise during the school year. This could include but not limited to: attending staff and student field trips open houses parent-teacher conferences home visits and other events involving parents and students as needed. We will communicate them to all employees with as much notice and flexibility as possible.

• The anticipated starting salary range for this position is $65500-$98880. At KIPP DC we strive for clarity equity and to be highly competitive. When determining salaries we look at benchmarks in the education and non-profit sector. Please click here for our salary scale.
• KIPP DC offers a robust benefits package including medical dental and vision insurances; various voluntary benefits; and employer paid benefits such as short term disability long term disability life insurance and a membership to One Medical.
• KIPP DC also offers a 403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match with vesting after three years.
• Currently individuals in this role have up to 15 paid time off days up to 10 paid sick days and 12 paid holidays. This is subject to change and your exact schedule will be shared in your offer letter.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against or tolerate discrimination against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including but not limited to actual or perceived race color national origin immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal DC state or local law) religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth lactation and related medical conditions) age physical or mental disability medical condition sexual orientation gender (including gender identity or expression) marital status (including domestic partnership status) genetic information political affiliation pregnancy family responsibilities personal appearance veteran status uniform service member status status of being unemployed status of victim a survivor of domestic violence sexual offense or stalking matriculation or any other protected class under federal state DC or local law.

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