Restorative Practices Associate

Overview Location: Washington, DC 20017 • Type: Full Time • Salary Range: $20.07 - $24.17 hourly • Position: Restorative Practices Associate • Bilingual The Restorative Practices Associate is a campus-based position responsible for supporting students with disciplinary responses using restorative practices. This may include temporary removal from class and safe restraint. The role assists teachers and staff with de-escalation, restorative practices, and supporting children in crisis or behaviors that require intervention outside the classroom. Reports To: The Restorative Practices Associate is supervised by one of the campus principals. Responsibilities Behavior Support: Respond to student behavioral incidents using restorative approaches whenever possible. De-escalate challenging situations while maintaining student dignity. Assist administrators and teachers with behavior interventions. Collaboration: Collaborate with classroom teachers, social workers, special education staff, instructional assistants, and administrators to support student success. Communicate with families regarding restorative processes when requested by school leadership. Partner with staff to create consistent behavior expectations across the school. Student Support: Build positive relationships with students and serve as a trusted adult. Facilitate restorative conversations, circles, and conferences to address conflict and repair harm. Support students in developing self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and problem-solving skills. Provide proactive behavioral support to students in classrooms, hallways, recess, lunch, arrival, and dismissal. Conduct check-ins and check-outs with students identified for additional behavioral or social-emotional support plans. Monitor student progress and collaborate on behavior intervention plans. Restorative Practices: Lead community-building circles in classrooms and small groups. Teach restorative language and practices to students. Promote accountability by helping students reflect on their actions and make amends when appropriate. Support reintegration meetings for students returning from suspension or extended absences. Other: Attend and participate in team meetings. Meet regularly with supervisor to evaluate progress, growth and performance using the school’s evaluation process. Establish contact and build a trusting relationship with families, staff, and school personnel. Complete administrative duties as needed, such as target population tracking, data entry, filing, observation and reporting. Support school safety by assisting with student arrival and dismissal procedures. Other duties as assigned. Other Details Schedule: 8 hour day starting at 8am. Location: Calle 8 or Cook Campus. Position Type: 10-month salaried exempt position (not eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act). Employment subject to TB test, fingerprinting and background check. What we offer A competitive salary based on education and experience. A Tier 1 school environment. Opportunities to develop compassionate global stewards and biliterate learners. Colleagues devoted to practice, students, and the school mission. A leadership team supporting professional growth with feedback and support. Professional development opportunities as available. Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short/long-term and life insurance, 401(k) employer contributions, transportation stipend, and paid time off (10 days: 7 Sick, 3 Personal), breaks and holidays as scheduled. Qualifications Associates Degree or 48 college credits. At least 1 year of direct work with children aged 3-12 years old. Bilingual English and Spanish. Knowledge of restorative justice/restorative practices. Experience with trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices. Strong communication, relationship-building, and conflict-resolution skills. Ability to remain calm and de-escalate challenging situations. Experience in an urban school setting. Skills and Values Demonstrated ability to be an independent solutions-oriented problem-solver. Willing, hardworking attitude with a growth mindset toward self, students, and colleagues. Demonstrated ability to take ownership of personal work and the school mission. Ability to embody the characteristics of a Community Steward by practicing six virtues: Empathy, Speak your truth, Perseverance, Inquiry, Collaboration, and Appreciation. Ability to manage time and work in a fast-paced, dynamic school environment, multi-task, prioritize, and stay calm under pressure. Flexibility, professionalism, creativity and a willingness to learn. Knowledge of and ability to support learning in reading, writing, and mathematics. Strong communication skills to engage with teachers, staff, parents, and children. Ability to maintain a patient and supportive relationship with assigned students. Demonstrated commitment to Mundo Verde’s mission. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mundo Verde Bilingual Public Charter School