Project Manager

Discipline and Restorative Practices Manager Full-time Start Date: Next year opening Department: Regional Support and Leadership KIPP Texas Public Schools is a network of 59 public charter, open-enrollment, pre-k-12 schools educating nearly 34,000 students across Austin, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. Together with families and communities, our mission is to create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose —college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more fair world. Founded in Houston in 1994 and operating as KIPP Texas since 2018, we are looking to hire a diverse team of dynamic, collaborative, and dedicated individuals with an unyielding belief that every child will succeed. KIPP Texas is a team and family with an unwavering commitment to creating classrooms, offices, and communities rooted in belongingness, academic success and joy. In the position of Discipline and Restorative Practices Manager, you will be working with the Senior Director of Discipline and Restorative practices to implement the strategic direction for Discipline and Restorative Practices at KTX. He/she will work cooperatively with regional and school leaders, school-based staff as well as the KTX team to assist in the development and ensure the implementation of Tier 1 school practices, behavioral intervention systems, and restorative discipline practices throughout KIPP Texas. They will also coach discipline managers in schools on both regular intervals and as needed basis. As a member of KIPP Texas' state team, you will take responsibility for nurturing relationships and promoting collaboration with families, community members, and external partners. General Role Description Development: Work cooperatively with school and regional teams to determine best practices across the region and develop exemplars for Discipline and Restorative practices that include strong Tier 1 management systems, anonymous alerts, classroom management, etc. Also provide professional development around disciplinary practices, policies, and procedures. Coaching: Work to support school and regional teams by spending approximately 50% of his/her time in schools working directly with teams to improve discipline and behavior management systems. Directly coach discipline managers in schools. Content Expert: Be a content expert for Discipline and Restorative Practices in many different spaces, including regional, state, and school meetings and situations. Crisis Response: Support schools during high level behavioral situations and crises, and work closely with the school based mental health team to provide support for students and staff. Duties and Essential Job Functions Build an awareness for restorative discipline across the organization and directly coach and support discipline managers and school leaders in regions; Develop and facilitate professional development on restorative practices for regional and campus-based teams; Build restorative mindsets and capacity for school staff, students, and community stakeholders, to implement the following Restorative Practices: Restorative responses Restorative conversations Talking circles Peace circles Re-entry circles Restorative conferences Support a framework for student disciplinary meetings and peer mediation and other restorative practices/responses to student disciplinary concerns; Provide support in high-level discipline situations including expulsions, including supporting with paperwork review, investigations, and restorative responses; Collaborate with MTSS and SPED departments to ensure Tier 2 and Tier 3 students receive appropriate accommodations and supports to lessen discipline occurrences. Perform related duties as assigned. Knowledge Certification as a Restorative Practitioner from a state or nationally recognized organization Understanding of the school disciplinary process and policies Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations related to discipline and student behavior Understanding of the impact of trauma on student behavior Familiarity with data analysis and evidence-based practices in behavior management Understanding of discipline preventative practices as well as social and emotional learning practices. Knowledge of adolescent development stages Skills Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy required Excellent organizational and strategic thinking skills Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and families Effective conflict resolution and problem-solving skills Ability to manage personnel Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously Excellent leadership and management skills are required; as the ability to impact, influence, motivate, educate, coach, and inspire both internal and external audiences Ability to plan, make decisions, and execute based on unforeseen, future circumstances Develops mutually beneficial relationships and partnerships based upon trust, respect, and achievement of common goals. Demonstrates knowledge of and respect for the cultures of the community served. Strong work ethic coupled with an enthusiastic and passionate approach to work Articulate, professional demeanor with strong self-confidence and initiative Excellent interpersonal skills; Ability to function as both a catalyst and a coach, guiding people at all levels of the organization by utilizing a facilitative approach that results in advancing the learning and development of others Ability to clearly articulate and sell a vision, outline and detail a project plan, and follow up the articulations and outlines with thorough execution Proven writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) Proficiency in using computers, printers, copy machines, and fax machines Commitment to the mission and vision of KIPP Texas Education Required: Bachelors and/or Master’s degree or higher in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Education Preferred: 3-5 years of experience working in education Travel Requirements Ability to travel to various locations, travel time approximately 25% - 35% Compensation and Benefits Salary is based on years of experience, degree of education, and level of expertise. As a full-time KIPP Texas employee you are eligible to participate in all KIPP Texas’ benefit plans. KIPP Texas offers a robust variety of benefits choices with competitive rates, including medical, dental, and vision options, life insurance, fertility, and disability plans starting as low as $25/month. KIPP provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr