Restorative Justice Coach

BROCKTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Brockton Public Schools is seeking three Restorative Justice Coaches to support restorative practices district-wide, with emphasis on the New Beginnings Program. You will work with students, families, educators, and administrators to repair harm, foster belonging, and build a positive school culture rooted in dignity and equity.

Coaches will help students reflect, develop social-emotional skills, and successfully reconnect with their school community, while collaborating with staff and community

Qualifications

• Knowledge of restorative justice principles and practices.
• Experience working with youth impacted by conflict or barriers to success.
• Familiarity with social-emotional learning and nonviolent conflict resolution.
• Strong facilitation, relationship-building, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, families, school staff, and community partners.
• Experience coaching or training related to restorative practices preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and proficiency with Microsoft 365.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate restorative circles, conferences, and other restorative processes that support accountability, healing, and relationship repair.
• Support students in developing conflict-resolution, communication, and self-reflection skills.
• Collaborate with school staff to develop restorative responses to behavioral concerns and student reentry plans.
• Build and sustain positive relationships with students, families, and school personnel.
• Provide coaching and consultation to staff implementing restorative practices.
• Facilitate engagement opportunities for parents, caregivers, and families.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with district policies and regulations.
• Participate in ongoing professional learning and serve as a restorative leader within the school community.
• Assist in creating safe, supportive environments during and after conflicts or challenging incidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Restorative justice principles

Youth program experience

Facilitation & communication

Relationship-building

Collaboration with staff

Coaching or training

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED; associate degree preferred

Massachusetts Restorative Justice Certification preferred or eligible

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Restorative Justice Coach

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Job Details

Job ID: 5919742

Application Deadline: Sep 16, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Sep 09, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Restorative Justice Coach (3 Positions)

Brockton Public Schools seeks three (3) Restorative Justice Coaches to support the implementation of restorative practices across the district, with a primary focus on the New Beginnings Program. Coaches will partner with students, families, educators, and administrators to strengthen relationships, foster belonging, address conflict, repair harm, and build a positive school culture rooted in dignity, equity, and accountability.

Through restorative approaches, Coaches will help create safe, supportive spaces where students can reflect, develop social-emotional skills, navigate challenges, and successfully reconnect with their school community.

Our Mission

At New Beginnings, we cultivate a caring and inclusive community grounded in honesty, trust, equity, and collaboration. We believe every student deserves opportunities for growth, healing, and restoration. Our goal is to empower students with the skills, confidence, and support needed to thrive in school and beyond.

Qualifications

Education and Certification

• High school diploma or GED required, associate degree preferred.
• Commitment to completing restorative justice training as assigned.
• Massachusetts Professional Restorative Justice Certification, or eligibility to obtain certification, preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Knowledge of restorative justice principles and practices.
• Experience working with youth, particularly students impacted by conflict, disciplinary challenges, or other barriers to success.
• Familiarity with social-emotional learning, positive youth development, collaborative problem-solving, and nonviolent conflict resolution.
• Strong facilitation, relationship-building, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, families, school staff, and community partners.
• Experience providing coaching, training, or professional learning related to restorative practices is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications.

Essential Responsibilities

• Facilitate restorative circles, conferences, and other restorative processes that support accountability, healing, and relationship repair.
• Support students in developing conflict-resolution, communication, and self-reflection skills.
• Collaborate with school staff to develop restorative responses to behavioral concerns and student reentry plans.
• Build and sustain positive relationships with students, families, and school personnel.
• Provide coaching and consultation to staff implementing restorative practices.
• Facilitate engagement opportunities for parents, caregivers, and families.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with district policies and regulations.
• Participate in ongoing professional learning and serve as a restorative leader within the school community.
• Assist in creating safe, supportive environments during and after conflicts or challenging incidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-3:30 PM

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $45,000 to $60,000 Per Year

Job Categories: Administration > Pupil Personnel

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Shanna Gray
• 43 Crescent St.
• Brockton, Massachusetts 02301
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]