Districtwide Restorative Practices Coach

Boston Public Schools; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Restorative Practices

Coaching

Presentation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Project management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Massachusetts teaching license

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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.