Restorative Practices (RP) Coordinator up to $27.50/hour based on experience

Young World Physical Education; Greenfield (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Greenfield Public Schools seeks a Restorative Practices (RP) Coordinator to lead RP implementation at Federal Street Elementary and plan district-wide rollout for 2026-27. The role emphasizes relationship-building, repair, and inclusive practice to foster belonging and shared accountability.

Reports to the Assistant Superintendent and principal. Part-time hours with up to 10–20 hours weekly depending on the budget tier; hourly rate negotiable up to $27.50 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Deep belief in the power of relationships, dignity, and repair in education.
• Experience in education, counseling, social work, or community engagement.
• Skill in facilitating circles, coaching adults, and responding to harm with care.
• Strong communication, relational, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead RP implementation at the site and align with pilot goals.
• Co-lead RP Core Team with the principal and include staff, caregivers, and students.
• Facilitate professional development on RP foundations and circle practice.
• Track participation, data, and reflections for reporting and improvement.

Skills

Facilitating circles

Coaching adults

Relational skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Restorative Practices (RP) Coordinator up to $27.50/hour based on experience

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Job ID: 5853267

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 27, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The RP Coordinator will continue to lead, model, and support the implementation of restorative practices at Federal Street Elementary. The RP Coordinator will also begin to train other staff in the district and plan implementation at other GPS locations to begin in the 2026-27 school year. This role centers relationship-building, repair, and inclusive practice to foster a culture of belonging and shared accountability.

Reports to: Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning and School Principal(s)

Hours: Up to 10 hours per week in July and August, and up to 20 hours per week September-June 2027 (based on budget tier)

Hourly Rate: Negotiable, up to $27.50/hour based on experience

Position Type: Grant-funded, Renewable

Key Responsibilities

Schoolwide Leadership

• Serve as the site-based lead for RP implementation aligned with the pilot’s timeline and goals.
• Co-lead the Core RP Team with the principal and ensure cross-role representation (staff, caregivers, students).
• Model Tier I restorative strategies (e.g., community-building circles, affective statements).
• Introduce Tier II restorative strategies and provide implementation support, where necessary.

Staff Support & Capacity-Building

• Facilitate or co-facilitate PD on RP foundations, circle practice, emotional regulation, and restorative responses.
• Provide coaching and co-planning to teachers, aides, and support staff to integrate RP into daily practice.
• Organize regular staff learning circles and debrief sessions focused on relational practices and repair.

Student & Family Engagement

• Coordinate student Circle Keepers training where appropriate, including coaching and reflection.
• Partner with caregivers and families to host RP listening sessions and community education events.
• Foster inclusive, multilingual RP communications and welcome materials.

Data, Documentation & Reflection

• Track and analyze circle participation, referral data, and survey results using the RP Data Analysis Protocol.
• Capture stories of impact and challenges from students, families, and staff.
• Co-author the Year-End Reflection Report and contribute to the RP Toolkit.

Position Type: Part-time

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Deep belief in the power of relationships, dignity, and repair in education.
• Experience in education, counseling, social work, or community engagement.
• Skill in facilitating circles, coaching adults, and responding to harm with care.
• Strong communication, relational, and organizational skills.

Preferred

• Previous experience implementing or coaching restorative practices.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed education, racial equity, and SEL frameworks.
• Comfort working across lines of difference and partnering with families and caregivers.

This Role Is Ideal For Someone Who

• Thrives on building community, especially across traditional school silos.
• Believes in accountability without shame.
• Knows that culture shifts happen one relationship at a time — and that systems need structures to make that possible.

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Stephen Sullivan , Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning
• 195 Federal Street
• Suite 100
• Greenfield, Massachusetts 01301
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]