Restorative Specialist: Transform School Climate & SEL

DCI - District of Columbia International School; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

Paid leave

Daily planning time

Professional development

Reasonable class sizes

Job summary

District of Columbia International School (DCI) seeks a full-time Restorative Specialist to improve school climate through restorative justice practices and social-emotional learning. The role works with students to support growth, problem-solve concerns, and maintain a positive, safe environment while collaborating with families and staff across the campus.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, bilingual English/Spanish preferred, experience with at-risk youth and restorative practices,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Demonstrated record of working effectively with at‑risk adolescents.
• Experience working restoratively with students with emotional and behavioral struggles.
• Two years experience working with DC youth.
• Ability to use multiple technology platforms to guide instruction and communicate with students and families; proficiency with G‑Suite tools, including Gmail, is preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Clear a background check.

Responsibilities

• Improve school climate by implementing restorative justice practices and fostering social‑emotional learning.
• Work closely with each student to support growth and development and collaboratively problem‑solve their issues and concerns using restorative methods.
• De‑escalate students who are in crisis and maintain a positive school environment.
• Collaborate with the Administrative team to ensure student accountability and conduct walkthroughs for high visibility across classrooms and public spaces.
• Lead and participate in cultural activities to embrace French, Spanish, and Chinese cultures; provide ongoing interventions and supports as needed.

Skills

Bilingual English & Spanish

Strong written & verbal communication

G Suite proficiency (Gmail etc.)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

District of Columbia International School (DCI) seeks a full-time Restorative Specialist to improve school climate through restorative justice practices and social-emotional learning. The role works with students to support growth, problem-solve concerns, and maintain a positive, safe environment while collaborating with families and staff across the campus.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, bilingual English/Spanish preferred, experience with at-risk youth and restorative practices,