District-wide Restorative Practices Coach Specialist (BTU) (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools; Boston (MA); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Boston Public Schools is seeking a District-wide Restorative Practices Coach Specialist to design and deliver professional development and coaching across schools. The role collaborates with district staff, schools, parents, and community partners to implement restorative practices for improved student climate and outcomes.

The successful candidate will facilitate circles and conferences, observe and co-teach lessons, and develop tools to support teachers in applying best practices district-wide.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field.
• Massachusetts Teaching License as a school adjustment counselor.
• Experience training or coaching teachers.
• Strong commitment to Restorative Practices values.
• Understanding of adolescent development and classroom dynamics.
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills with diverse audiences.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Provide in-person and virtual professional development on Restorative Practices to staff, parents, and partners.
• Observe, model, co-plan and co-teach lessons with feedback for continuous improvement.
• Partner with identified schools to support implementation district-wide.
• Facilitate classroom circles, restorative conferences and mediations.
• Contribute to PD evaluation and data-informed improvements.
• Develop tools and repositories to support teachers’ access and use.

Conocimientos

Restorative Practices

Coaching

Presentation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Project management

Microsoft Office

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Massachusetts teaching license

Herramientas

Google Workspace

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

Boston Public Schools Central Office - Succeed Boston - Boston, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY AND GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direction of the Director of Restorative Practices within the Division of Student Support, the District-wide Restorative Practices Coach will work collaboratively with various stakeholders, including schools, district staff, community partners, parents and youth around efforts to introduce and support the expanded use of Restorative Practices in BPS schools. The Restorative Practices Coach is responsible for designing and delivering training, technical assistance, and coaching for a variety of schools and school partner organizations interested in employing restorative practices within their work. The coach will also be responsible for the curation and dissemination of promising Restorative Practices focused tools and practices occurring within BPS schools.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Professional Development Design, Delivery and Continuous Improvement

• Provide in-person and virtual professional development (trainings, convenings, and presentations) on Restorative Practices that motivates school staff, parents, youth and community partners to implement a whole school approach to ensuring access to Tier 1, 2 and 3 interventions to increase positive school climate & culture and reduce student discipline referrals.
• Utilize best practice coaching models to work with teachers/staff in one-on-one settings; observe and model lessons; co-plan and co-teach lessons; and provide debrief and feedback sessions focused on continuous improvement of instruction.
• Partner with multiple identified school sites hosting Restorative Practices coordinators and the school’s Restorative Practices leadership team to support the effective implementation of practices across these school communities.
• Facilitate/ co-facilitate classroom circles, restorative conferences and mediations.
• Actively participate in school-based PDs, staff meetings, and coaching sessions as appropriate.
• Utilize the district structures to evaluate the effectiveness of professional development offerings and use data obtained to support continuous improvement.
• Continuously improve professional knowledge and practice through self-guided inquiry and participating in professional development activities; stay current with best practices and research; share information and knowledge with schools through various means.
• Contribute to the development of tools and repositories for teacher access and use.

School Site Technical Assistance

• Build and maintain relationships with school staff, students, families and community partners focused on the creation of a vibrant school climate and culture dedicated to eliminating structural opportunity gaps that negatively impact students.
• Support the district in identifying schools currently practicing Restorative Practices, and support these schools with resources and direction when needed.
• Assess pre-existing Restorative Practices trainings and other supports and materials that schools are currently implementing to ensure fidelity and a unified approach.
• Work in collaboration with school staff including student support teams and grade level teams to implement a Restorative Practices approach throughout the district.

Program Management

• Manage assigned duties within budget; take timely, appropriate action to ensure expenditures do not exceed revenues.
• Develop work and project plans and chart progress against them.
• Maintain accurate notes of meetings.
• Utilize available outlets (websites, social media, etc.) to publicize the work.
• Appropriately update supervisor regarding progress towards project goals, and supports needed.
• Provide information for reporting purposes as needed.

Partner Cultivation and Continuous Engagement

• Assist in building a Restorative Practices network to encourage resource sharing and more collaborative work throughout the district.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key personnel and agencies in K-12 school, post-secondary education institutions, community organizations, and juvenile justice systems, as well as relevant collaborative groups and work groups.
• Serve on the Restorative Justice Organizing Committee (RJOC) of the BTU, and attend Code of Conduct Advisory Council (COCAC) and School committee meetings, as needed.
• Work collaboratively with other relevant district departments, committees, and personnel etc. as needed.

Data Collection, Analysis, and Management

• Analyze data and identify areas of need (i.e. gaps in services to marginalized sub-groups) to inform training, evaluations, and successful implementation of Restorative Practices.
• Oversee the tracking and recording of whole school and individual student data.
• Develop and maintain case management systems; Determine mechanisms to ensure services are effectively deployed and monitored using data.
• Collect/enter into tracking system, maintain and support the dissemination of data regarding the capacity to which Restorative Practices are being effectively employed in district schools.

Other Duties as Assigned

• Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Qualifications/ Knowledge/ Experiences

• Bachelors of Arts or Sciences in related area: Education, Psychology, etc
• Massachusetts Teaching License as a school adjustment counselor
• Experience training or coaching teachers
• Deep commitment to young people and the values, principles of Restorative Practice
• Thorough understanding of adolescent development (emotional, social, physical and intellectual)
• Outstanding presentation and facilitation skills with demonstrated ability to deliver professional development
• Proven experience developing curriculum for innovative programming incorporating the best practices in the field
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with a variety of diverse stakeholders
• Ability to design, develop and implement programs and tasks autonomously
• Effective organizational, oral and written communication, and planning skills
• Superior interpersonal skills including but not limited to the ability to express disagreement tactfully, sensitively and with cultural insight
• Compassionate and inclusive leader who exhibits effective self-care skills as well as the ability to empathize with others in stressful situations
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and social & emotional learning competencies
• Growth mindset orientation
• Skilled in the use of technology to support effective communications, presentation design and delivery, and data management
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, as well as Google Mail, Calendar, Contacts, Drive

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree with 5 plus years teaching experience
• Experience working as an Instructional Coach
• 5+ years of extensive experience in training and restorative justice work within schools, organizations and/or the juvenile justice arenas
• Experience working in an urban school district. Experience working in Boston Public Schools highly preferred.
• 2-3 years of managerial experience, including performance evaluations

TERMS: BTU, Group 1 + 10% differential: 183 + 15 additional days

Please refer to www.bostonpublicschools.org/ohc (under "Employee Benefits and Policies") for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step.

The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

District-wide Restorative Practices Coach Specialist (BTU) (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools Central Office - Succeed Boston - Boston, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5983396
Application Deadline: Nov 19, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Nov 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Contact Information

• Boston Public Schools, Office of Human Resources
• 2300 Washington Street
• Roxbury, Massachusetts 02119
• Email: [e-mail]