Restorative Practices Coordinator

New York Edge; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

New York Edge seeks a highly organized Restorative Practices Coordinator in Brooklyn, NY. This part-time role promotes restorative interventions to support students’ social, emotional, and academic success, with collaboration across students, families, teachers, and staff.

The coordinator will lead circles, facilitate training, and help create a positive school climate by fostering trust and well-being for all members of the school community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and urban youth experience preferred.
• Familiarity with restorative practices and trauma-informed approaches.
• Experience delivering or facilitating group sessions with students and families.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates restorative circles and group discussions to support social and emotional health.
• Participates in professional development around restorative practices and crisis management.
• Collaborates with school teams to implement restorative interventions and track outcomes.
• Supports students with social, emotional or behavioral challenges and builds positive relationships.
• Leads staff and parent coaching on restorative practices and promotes campus wellbeing.
• Maintains records, reports and presentations; supports event planning as needed.

Skills

Restorative Practices

Conflict mediation

Trauma-Informed Care

Social Emotional Learning

PBIS

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Education, Psychology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

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Full time salary General Operations F Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 4329

Salary: $50,000.00 Annually

About Us:

The mission of New York Edge is to help bridge the opportunity gap among students in underinvested communities by providing programs designed to improve academic performance, health and wellness, self-confidence, and leadership skills for success in life.

Summary:

New York Edge seeks a highly organized, detailed and responsible individual to fill the role of Restorative Practices Coordinator. In this part time position you will be responsible for promoting and actively engaging in restorative intervention practices throughout the school day that will help students more effectively manage challenges that may negatively impact their academic, social, and emotional success. In addition to supporting the daily needs of students, you will also play a key role in creating a positive school environment through fostering positive relationships between students, parents, school staff and community members. This role reports directly to the Community School Director.

Pay:

Essential Job Functions:

• Facilitates group discussions and restorative circles that support the positive social, emotional, and mental health of students, staff and families
• Participates in professional development opportunities; including restorative practices, crisis management, de-escalation strategies and other topics that support the positive social, emotional and mental health of students, staff and families
• Works closely with various school teams to expand restorative practices to ensure that all stakeholders feel welcome and heard in the school community
• Works closely with various school teams to identify students’ needs, target interventions, and track and monitor the impact of those supports
• Supports students with social, emotional or behavior challenges and assists them in developing effective social skills
• Promotes positive character development in all youth
• Leads professional development and/or coaching for teachers, staff and/or parents on restorative practices
• Assists in the implementation of programs and initiatives that explore themes of confidence, respect, diversity, communication, positive relationships and other topics that promote the well‑being of all members of the school community
• Builds strong trusting relationships with students, families and staff to ensure all stakeholders feel safe in a supported environment
• Supports the Community School Director with data collection, assessment, evaluation, planning
• Guides students through stress and conflict by facilitating peer mediation sessions including goal setting
• Communicates with parents and families
• Supports with the planning and execution of various events
• Creates and maintains records, reports and presentations
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Familiarity and experience with wellness models such as Restorative Practices, Mindfulness, Trauma-Informed Care, Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
• Familiarity and experience with conflict mediation and crisis intervention skills
• Thorough understanding of child development and behavior
• Ability to develop trusting relationships with students, families and staff.
• Ability to handle fast-paced environments and embrace change with flexibility
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with colleagues, parents, students, and the community
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Facilitating group conversations with students, parents and staff
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Education, Psychology or a related field
• At least two (2) years of experience working with youth in an urban environment; preferably within a school setting
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite
• Strong cultural competence and emotional intelligence