Restorative Practices Specialist - School-Based

Power Youth; Tennessee; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is seeking a Restorative Practice Assistant at Cane Ridge High for the 2026-2027 term. This 10-month role trains and supports schools implementing Restorative Practices, assisting students and families to improve learning experiences using restorative methods.

Requirements include a Bachelor's Degree in Education, Social Work or related field and at least two years of experience with youth or leading initiatives.

Qualifications

• Starting education: Bachelor's Degree in Education, Social Work or related field.
• Minimum of two years of experience working with youth or leading new initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Participate on School Leadership team and provide ongoing support, training, and technical assistance to teachers and staff implementing restorative practices in the classroom and throughout the building.
• Coordinate the re-entry of students returning from discipline and expulsion to increase access to wraparound supports and connection to school site staff and resources.
• Provide short term interventions in Restorative Centers for students, staff, and parents experiencing and/or causing harm to resolve the harm and restore relationships.
• Assist with data collection, progress monitoring, and program evaluation to determine the efficacy of restorative practices and to increase safety and reduce racially disproportionate discipline, and referral.
• Develop Restorative Practices classroom utilized to support students SEL needs, while teaching conflict resolution and pro-social skills.
• Attend trainings and collaborative sessions to gain additional skills and acquire best practices.

Education

Bachelor's Degree Education, Social Work or related fields

Job description

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is seeking a Restorative Practice Assistant at Cane Ridge High for the 2026-2027 term. This 10-month role trains and supports schools implementing Restorative Practices, assisting students and families to improve learning experiences using restorative methods.

Requirements include a Bachelor's Degree in Education, Social Work or related field and at least two years of experience with youth or leading initiatives.