Restorative Justice Coach & Schoolwide Trainer

CPS; Illinois; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Pension plans

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a Restorative Justice Coordinator to partner with the principal, students, staff, families, and community to implement restorative practices across the school. You will help build a safe, accountable culture and lead schoolwide systems for restorative justice, including training and coaching for staff.

The role emphasizes Tier 1–3 practices, peer circles, and community partnerships, with a focus on healing, positive youth development, and data-informed planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Public Administration, Education or Human Services preferred.
• Two years of restorative justice and circle practice experience.
• Experience in a school setting with adolescents preferred.
• Ability to work after school and weekend hours.
• Four years of direct experience in conflict mediation and positive youth development in school or community settings.
• Four years of relationship-building with students, staff, families, and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate restorative practices across universal, targeted, and intensive tiers with stakeholders.
• Lead Tier 1 proactive restorative practices with admins, staff, students, and families.
• Coordinate Tier 2 and 3 restorative practices including peace circles and re-entry processes.
• Set up and maintain spaces for restorative practices (e.g., Peace Room).
• Provide training and coaching to build restorative justice capacity in the school community.
• Design and lead staff trainings on restorative justice topics and develop scope/sequence.
• Model and co-facilitate restorative practices in classrooms and meetings.
• Offer individual and team coaching to admins and staff; advise on prevention and de-escalation.
• Collaborate with parents and community through outreach and focus groups.
• Develop student restorative skills via Peer Conference and student-led events.

Skills

Restorative justice

Facilitation

Relationship building

Stakeholder engagement

Coaching and training

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Public Administration / Education / Human Services preferred

Job description

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a Restorative Justice Coordinator to partner with the principal, students, staff, families, and community to implement restorative practices across the school. You will help build a safe, accountable culture and lead schoolwide systems for restorative justice, including training and coaching for staff.

The role emphasizes Tier 1–3 practices, peer circles, and community partnerships, with a focus on healing, positive youth development, and data-informed planning