Program Coordinator - Restorative Practices

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Supervisor of Student Engagement and School Support, the Program Coordinator- Restorative Practices provides district-wide oversight of the planning, implementation, monitoring and expansion of Restorative Practices in Prince George's County Public Schools to facilitate positive school environments by transforming punitive disciplinary practices into pro-social supportive behaviors.

This is a PGCEA- Table B (11-month) Position

Salary Range: $60,587 - $135,592

CLOSING DATE: February 27, 2024

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Develop a strategic design for implementation, monitoring, training and evaluation of the Restorative Practices program for the county;

• Establish measurable goals and objectives for the program in accordance with the program's design and implementation plan;

• Coordinate the district-wide Restorative Practices program in collaboration with the national, federal, state, county, local, school and community-based partners to eliminate disproportionate discipline and create positive school environments;

• Collaborate with other district initiatives to align, enhance, and expand Restorative Practices for improved student attendance, achievement, and behavior;

• Collaborate with principals for the consideration of implementation, monitoring and progress of Restorative Practices in their buildings;

• Develop training modules addressing restorative justice practices and provide training on restorative justice to both school-based and non-school-based staff;

• Develop programmatic guiding documents to include processes, procedures, surveys, templates, reporting tools, and program evaluations;

• Recruit, train, coach and support school-based Restorative Practices facilitators in schools;

• Conduct on-site observations and provide appropriate feedback to school-based facilitators and administrators; evaluate the performance of assigned school-based facilitators and provide technical assistance;

• Attend trainings and collaborative sessions to share best practices and disseminate knowledge;

• Establish effective methods of communication with schools/staff implementing Restorative Practices; provide continual information regarding best practices and strategies for problem solving;

• Provide written and oral reports on the status of implementation, progress of the program in accordance with the plan design, and make recommendations for expansion;

• Attend department meetings; represent the Student Services Department at district/community meetings; and

• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Thorough knowledge of Restorative Practices philosophy, strategies, research and program design;

• Demonstrated experience in Restorative Practices training, circles, and community conferencing;

• Effective human relations and interpersonal skills; systems and etiquette that support excellent customer service;

• Demonstrated skills in report writing and record-keeping techniques, as well as presentation, communication, and public speaking techniques;

• Computer literacy including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Docs and Google Applications; ability to use Google Hangout and other online meeting tools.

• Demonstrated skill and knowledge in designing, implementing, and evaluating major programs and activities to bring about needed change and higher performance;

• Effective oral and written skills in communicating with students, staff, community, district personnel and Board members in a timely, clear and appropriate manner; and

• Ability to use diversified approaches and processes to involve others in generating solutions, predicting consequences and setting priorities;

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in education, psychology, counseling, social work, criminology, sociology, organizational leadership or a related field, and five (5) years successful experience in an educational setting required. Demonstrated experience in Restorative Practices preferred.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Holds or is eligible for an Advanced Professional Certificate appropriate to area of assignment issued by the Maryland State Department of Education; Administration I certification preferred.Certification in Restorative Practices preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

No direct supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

Direct Deposit is expected as a condition of new hire employment.

As a condition of employment, all applicants for employment must be qualified to work in the United States without sponsorship by PGCPS.If you are not work-authorized and would require PGCPS to sponsor you for a work visa you will not be considered for employment.

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Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.