Middle School Restorative Specialist

DCI is seeking a full-time Restorative Specialist. This role improves school climate by implementing restorative justice practices and fostering social-emotional learning. This position will work closely with each student in the school to support their growth and development and collaboratively problem-solve their issues and concerns using restorative methods.

Salary Range:  $23.75 - $32.33 (Starting salary is determined by education and years of relevant experience) 

Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred;
• Demonstrated record of working effectively with at-risk adolescents.
• Experience working restoratively with students with emotional and behavioral struggles.
• Two years experience working with DC youth.
• Ability to use multiple technology platforms to guide instruction and communicate with students and families and proficiency with communicating using G-Suite tools, including Gmail, is preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Clear a background check.

Key Qualities & Skills:

• Supporting, teaching and maintaining a professional and restorative culture which treats students and staff with respect.
• De-escalating students who are in crisis.
• Investigating student issues and concerns.
• Teaching and maintaining student expectations regarding electronics, etc.
• Working closely with the Administrative team to ensure student accountability.

• Conducts walkthroughs to ensure high visibility by circulating throughout classrooms and public spaces during the day to gain valuable context on student behavior and relentlessly ensuring a positive school environment. 
• Ensures that school entry, breakfast, lunch, dismissal, and transitions are orderly, positive, and consistent with DCI’s mission and values.
• Invests in building positive relationships between DCI and our parent-community.
• Monitors student attendance, making follow-through calls to families and providing attendance interventions.
• Focuses on students with behavior or development challenges; partners with teachers to provide extra interventions.

• Establishing and maintaining strong and professional communication with students, teachers, parents and family members.
• Supporting the Director of Student Experience with behavior and intervention tracking, arrival, dismissal, various duty posts throughout the day. 
• Embrace French, Spanish, and Chinese cultures by leading and participating in cultural activities for faculty and students.

• Other duties as assigned.