COORDINATOR, RESTORATIVE PRACTICE

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 30,940 - 37,126; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Health benefits

PERA Retirement

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking a staff member to provide general assistance to the social worker and counselor, supporting attendance and behavioral management for students. The role involves crisis intervention, home visits, and coordination with the SIT process to promote positive student outcomes.

You will participate in Restorative Justice trainings, create reports for administration and parents, and help train other employees on behavior management techniques.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 1+ years of related experience.
• Commitment to equity and serving diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• Supervises groups of students with behavior problems who have been suspended from the regular classroom.
• Assists students with assignments, obtains and organizes resource materials for students, and assists with clerical tasks and other interventions that support student learning, attendance and positive behavior.
• Conducts home visits, phone calls, and prepares, edits and distributes written materials.
• Develops and plans recreational activities.
• Locates resources to provide crisis intervention.
• Creating reports for Administration, Teachers, and Parents.
• Coordinate SIT Process and manage Behavior Referrals.
• Attend Restorative Justice trainings and provide RJ support to teachers and students.

Skills

Behavior management

Attendance support

Crisis intervention

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

Applications will be received until July 28, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org.

About This Job

Provide general assistance and support to the social worker and counselor. Responsible for assisting social worker with both attendance and behavioral management duties. Serve on the Prevention & Intervention Team.

What DPS Offers You

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Salary Range: $22.46-$26.95 per hour. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.

What You'll Do

• Supervises groups of students with behavior problems who have been suspended from the regular classroom.
• Assists students with assignments, obtains and organizes resource materials for students, and assists with clerical tasks and other interventions that support student learning, attendance and positive behavior.
• Conducts home visits, phone calls, and prepares, edits and distributes written materials.
• Develops and plans recreational activities.
• Locates resources to provide crisis intervention.
• Creating reports for Administration, Teachers, and Parents.
• Compile culture expectation infraction trackers and support Refocus / College Prep initiatives.
• Manage all Behavior Referrals and Coordinate SIT Process.
• Attend Restorative Justice trainings. Provide direct Restorative Justice support to teachers and students.
• Train employees on Behavior Management Techniques.
• Facilitates Restorative Justice Interventions according to the DPS discipline Matrix and Ladder and Uses best RJ practices in responding to student behavioral concerns.

What You’ll Need

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required. Bachelor’s Degree, preferred.
• 1+ years of related experience.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job‑related factors.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun

About Us

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.

DPS has become the fastest‑growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest‑growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.