Restorative Practices Specialist

Deep Center; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Employer sponsored retirement account

Paid time off

Job summary

Deep Center in Savannah, GA is seeking a Restorative Practices Specialist to advance healing-centered school culture. This 40-hour, salaried role reports to the Director of Restorative Practices and Culture and supports educators to translate restorative principles into daily practice.

You will lead professional learning, provide individualized coaching, and connect educators with practical tools while growing a community where students and staff belong, have agency, and engage in restorative

Qualifications

• Experience supporting educators through restorative practices
• Ability to facilitate professional learning communities
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Deep Center workshops and learning communities focused on restorative practices and school culture.
• Provide individualized coaching, technical assistance, and resources to help educators incorporate restorative principles.
• Build relationships with educators and school staff to identify needs and support next steps.
• Adapt existing tools and training materials for different contexts in collaboration with leadership.
• Manage Deep Center's Restorative Microgrant program and serve as the primary contact for educators.

Skills

Problem-solving

Collaborative leadership

Equity-centered education

Job description

Are you someone who imagines how our schools could be more equitable, humanizing, and holistic? Have you seen the challenges within school systems and thought about how they could be transformed - not just incrementally, but fundamentally?

This role is not about managing the day-to-day operations of a school. It's an opportunity to support educators to build their toolkit for a brighter future where all students, and teachers, can thrive.

We're looking for someone who believes that Savannah's schools can and should be spaces where every student, educator, and community member feels valued and respected.

The ideal candidate is:

• A nimble and creative problem-solver.
• Skilled in leading collaboratively and building on the strengths of others.
• Committed to equity-centered, community-driven approaches to education.

This isn't just a job - it's a chance to support educators in building more restorative schools.

Position Summary

Deep Center's Restorative Practices Specialist is a 40 hour/week salaried position that reports directly to the Director of Restorative Practices and Culture.

The Restorative Practices Specialist is a technical assistance provider, facilitator, coach, and thought partner who helps educators translate restorative principles into everyday practice.

This position facilitates professional learning, provides individualized support, and connects educators with practical tools and resources. Through this work, the Specialist advances the goals of Deep Center's Healing Schools Initiative by helping build school communities where young people and adults experience belonging, agency, strong relationships, and restorative approaches to accountability and conflict.

The Specialist draws from Deep Center's existing trainings and resources while responding to the needs of different educators and schools. Whether facilitating a professional learning community, troubleshooting a challenge with a teacher, or helping create a Cool Down Corner, they listen closely, ask good questions, identify practical next steps, and follow through.

The Specialist also helps build community among educators. They lead Deep's Restorative Educator Drop-Ins, contribute to the annual educator Unconference, and assist with the Deep Writing Project, creating opportunities for educators to connect and learn from one another.

This position is a good fit for someone who finds meaning in the incremental work of systems change. They recognize that helping one educator try something different, strengthen a relationship, or turn an idea into practice can contribute to larger changes in school culture.

Salary Range $52,000 - $56,000 - commensurate with experience

• Benefits: Health, vision, and dental insurance, short & long-term disability insurance, employer sponsored retirement account, and generous paid time off.

Reports to: Director, Restorative Practices and Culture

Status: Full Time, Exempt

Location: Savannah, GA

Start date: October, 2026 (position open until filled)

Role and Responsibilities

Educator Support and Professional Learning Facilitation

• Facilitate Deep Center workshops and learning communities focused on restorative practices, educator well-being, and school culture.
• Provide individualized coaching, technical assistance, and resources to help educators incorporate restorative principles into their practice.
• Build relationships with educators and school staff to identify needs, troubleshoot challenges, and support next steps.
• Adapt existing Deep tools and training materials, in collaboration with the Director, for different educators and school contexts.
• Manage Deep Center's Restorative Microgrant program and serve as the primary contact for participating educators.

Program Coordination

• Lead Deep's Restorative Educator Drop-Ins, creating welcoming opportunities for educators to connect, learn, and reflect together.
• Support the planning and facilitation of educator programs and events, including the annual Unconference and Deep Writing Project.
• Maintain project plans, materials, communication, and logistics across assigned activities.
• Anticipate challenges and communicate proactively to keep projects moving.