Restorative Justice Coordinator

King Elementary is seeking a passionate, dynamic, and empathetic Restorative Justice (RJ) Coordinator who embodies the principles of Restorative Justice and is committed to fostering a school environment where every student feels valued, respected, and heard. The RJ Coordinator plays a vital role in cultivating a positive school culture and climate by integrating restorative practices into the daily life of our school. This position requires a proactive educator skilled in conflict resolution, relationship building, and community engagement.

Benefits:

• Hourly rate: $26.92-28.85 (depending on experience)
• Work hours: M-F, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• 16 Paid Holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, wellness program, mental health resources, life insurance, flexible spending account, 403(b).

Minimum Requirements:

• Ability to stay calm in stressful situations
• Ability to determine the function of a student’s behavior 
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, students, teachers, and staff with strong oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Willing to work with all teachers to support students with knowledge of restorative justice principles and practices
• Provide professional development, training, and/or presentations to build the capacity of the school site staff in the implementation of restorative practices, both on the preventative and responsive sides of the continuum
• Experience in conflict resolution, mediation, or counseling
• Ability to handle emotionally charged situations with empathy and professionalism

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate restorative circles between teachers, students, and staff in the Wellness Center
• Facilitate restorative practices during lunch/recess 
• Conduct 1-on-1 check-ins with students in need
• Attend SSTs and parent meetings to provide support and strategize interventions as needed 
• Help collect, synthesize, and analyze office disciplinary referrals (ODRs) and suspension data
• Co-plan and co-facilitate monthly Restorative Practices Working Group meetings
• Attend and participate in weekly CARE meetings 
• Attend and participate in weekly Systems Team meetings 
• Assist with arrival/dismissal at the school doors 
• Advocate for restorative justice within the community and work to raise awareness of its benefits
• Collect data and report on the outcomes of restorative justice programs, including recidivism rates, participant satisfaction, and community impact.

About Us

Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) promotes the healthy development of individuals, families and communities through direct services, volunteerism, and partnerships in the San Francisco Bay Area.

We have deep respect for the communities we serve throughout the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, the dedicated staff who show up for those in need, and the opportunity we have been given through this work to promote resilience in tens of thousands of individuals every year.

BACR is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment w/o regard to perceived age, marital or familial status, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability including AIDS or AIDS-Related Complex or military status.

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Above is the pay range for this position that we reasonably expect to pay. Individual compensation is based on various factors including experience/education, skillset, and geographic location.