Restorative Justice Coordinator

Benton Harbor Charter School Academy believes that the most significant learning occurs where trust and love for one another are the foundation. As you enter the doors, you can feel the passion and caring community exude from the academy. Students, staff and parents are committed to a safe environment where all believe that students belong in the most rigorous studies and are destined for success.

A successful candidate for this position has:

An unwavering belief that all children regardless of their background can learn and exceed at high levels.

A strong desire to achieve outstanding results in the pursuit of excellence for students.

The ability to build strong relationships with staff, students, and families to build trust and rapport within the school community.

The willingness to be a humble change agent.

Excellent problem-solving skills.

As a Restorative Justice Coordinator, your core responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Behavioral Support:

Support students and teachers inside the classroom through observation, coaching, modeling restorative language, and debriefing with both teachers and individual students.

Monitor individual student behavior by checking in with students throughout the school day.

Facilitate mediations in response to conflict: Among students Between educators and students Among educators Between family members and educators

Among students

Between educators and students

Among educators

Between family members and educators

Proactive/Preventative Engagement:

Follow through after mediations to ensure the harm was repaired and communicated well with all the parties involved. .

Develop creative interventions for students as part of the restorative resolution.

Consulting with the school leader and then Inform families, educators, and administrators about incidents in school as needed and where it's appropriate.

Consult with School Leader to determine appropriate disciplinary steps are taken.

Supports school-wide systems in conjunction with student expectations and appropriate responses to student behavior.

Supports and enforces all student behavior plans including IEP's, 504's, BIP's, behavior contracts, student trackers, etc.

Organize data to inform the Behavior Team of any negative trends in school culture in order to improve school culture and prevent future behavior issues.

Reinforce classroom/school culture and ensure that all students realize what is expected of them and what they can expect from staff.

On-going training of restorative practices within grade level and school wide.

Spend time in classrooms to build relationships with students and teachers.

Organize school data to inform staff of behavior trends in school culture.

Gather testimonials of restorative practice success stories to improve staff and community buy-in.

Circulate throughout the building to build and foster relationships with students and educators.

Use peace circles to build a sense of community.

Communicate with the community about the restorative work being done within the building

Provide ongoing restorative practices professional development to staff with guidance of the School Leadership Team.

Observe staff and provide frequent, non-evaluative feedback.

Consistently use language that supports the use of restorative practices to foster a community where it is being used at school as well as at home.

Teach students techniques for resolving conflict.

Coach students and educators on how to participate in meaningful restorative conversations.

Other duties as assigned by School Leader.

Job Goal: To effectively facilitate and coordinate restorative justice programs, promoting healing, accountability, and reconciliation within the community, while advocating for restorative justice practices as a viable alternative to traditional punitive measures.

Essential Skills and Competencies: While we will consider a broad range of backgrounds, the ideal candidate would have the following qualifications/experience:

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Bachelor's degree in related fields.

Experience with developing and implementing behavior plans and interventions.

Experience and training in CPI, Trauma Informed Care, or other models of working with youth and families in crisis.

Desired Qualifications

Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate

Two years or more of successful experience working in a similar role.

Demonstrated professionalism working with educators, administrators, students, and families.

Ability to build strong relationships with students, families, and staff.

Knowledge of and skills working with students from all backgrounds.

Comfortable balancing multiple competing priorities.

Ability to collect, organize, and communicate data to make informed decisions.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Work Location : 455 Riverview Dr, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Benton Harbor Charter School Academy is part of the Choice Schools Community. As a comprehensive education service provider, Choice Schools offers a student-centered approach to tailored school operations support. Much like a superintendent's office, Choice Schools provides invaluable assistance in various crucial areas, including instruction, professional development, curriculum, human resources, finance, compliance, communications, and enrollment. By being a part of the Choice Schools Scholar Model, Benton Harbor Academy is a vibrant community of learning, comprised of multiple other outstanding scholar schools within the state. The Scholar Model will provide you with the support and collaboration of a large district while serving at a tight-knit community school in your area.

Choice Schools Associates is an equal opportunity employer. Choice Schools Associates does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic background. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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