Elementary Restorative Practices Teacher (26-27 SY)

 

Elementary Restorative Practices Teacher (26-27 SY)

About KIPP DC
For 25 years, KIPP DC has partnered with students, families, and the community to create joyful, academically excellent schools across the nation’s capital. Today, our network of 22 schools educate more than 7,500 students in grades PreK3-12, supported by 1,500 dedicated teachers, leaders, and staff.

Our work is grounded in five pillars–Academic Excellence, Joy & Sense of Belonging, Highly Effective Teachers and Leaders, Safe, Structured, and Nurturing Learning Environments, and Commitment to College Readiness–which ensure every student is equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to pursue success in college, careers, and beyond. Our schools combine high expectations with joyful, affirming environments that nurture academic success and personal growth for students and staff alike.

As part of the national KIPP network, we share best practices and innovations while maintaining deep roots in Washington, D.C. Together, we strive toward a future without limits for our students, alumni, and community

About the Team
Our six elementary schools in Washington, DC, serve grades 1st - 4th. Our teachers, leaders, and student support teams work together to provide instruction that is rigorous, culturally responsive, and grounded in strong relationships with students and families. We believe classrooms should be academically challenging, joyful, and identity-affirming, and we support teachers through coaching, collaborative planning structures, and dedicated development time.

About the Role

Restorative Practices Teachers will:

• Model the mindsets above, in both words and actions
• Build authentic relationships with students, families and staff and model relationship building skills
• Respond to student behavior with emotional constancy and empathy
• Use restorative practices to help students solve problems and/or adjust behaviors so that they can return to their learning as soon as possible 
• Collaborate on the strategic planning and execution of PBIS initiatives across school-wide, grade-level, and individual tiers

Location and Type of Work

Fully In-Person (5 days per week onsite)

This is an in-person, school-based instructional role located at a KIPP DC campus in Washington, DC. KIPP DC schools serve students and families in person, and this position requires daily on-site presence to deliver instruction, provide student support, collaborate with teammates, and engage with families.

Culture Interventionist work hours are typically 7:30 am to 5:00 pm two days per week, and 7:30 am to 4:00 pm three days per week, to allow for duties, collaboration, and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Believe deeply in the mission and values of KIPP DC, subscribe to KIPP DC's Vision for Teaching Excellence, and commit to advancing an inclusive work environment
• Display an incredible work ethic and a passion for being part of a team-oriented, mission-driven school culture
• Commit/contribute to constant professional growth and development
• Have experience leading strong Tier 1 systems and procedures, as well as strong relationships with students
• Understand a multi-tiered system of supports and develop interventions and plans aligned with school systems
• Coordinate with school leaders and teachers to implement the tier 1 PBIS systems in classrooms and common spaces
• Coordinate with PBIS coordinator to implement school-wide incentives and celebrations 
• Respond to student behavior proactively or through Deanslist referrals
• Communicate the follow-up from behaviors with families, teachers and the leadership team
• Document behavioral follow-up and interventions in Deanslist
• Support the leadership team in gathering incident reports and statements from teachers and students, log information about incidents, and create paperwork
• Support the leadership team in scheduling and holding reentry meetings and create/log/share reentry plans after a student has had a significant discipline incident
• Collaborate with teachers, leaders and families in writing and implementing tier 2 and tier 3 plans 
• Push in to support classrooms of concern to coach for behavior management, transitions, implementation of plans, etc.
• Support in crisis management as a member of the crisis support team
• Conduct inquiries and investigations regarding family, student and teacher concerns of bullying
• Document KIPP DC bullying investigation process
• Teach advisory lessons and/or hold community circles with students.  
• Cover for classes when needed
• While students receive instruction from 8:00 am-4:00 pm, KIPP DC teachers are on duty in school Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm two times a week, and 7:30 am to 4:35 pm three times a week.
• Perform morning, lunch, and afternoon duties as assigned
• Pass a FBI criminal background check, as required by law
• Additional responsibilities may arise during the school year. This could include but not limited to: attending staff and student field trips, open houses, parent-teacher conferences, home visits, and other events involving parents and students as needed. We will communicate them to all employees with as much notice and flexibility as possible.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree 
• Commitment to working with students from communities with limited access to high-quality educational opportunities 
• At least one year of teaching experience in a PreK3–12th grade school OR an education degree that included student teaching / residency with full-classroom responsibility 
  • “Teaching experience” here refers to serving as the teacher of record / lead instructor responsible for instruction and progress of an assigned class or section. It does not include paraprofessional work, substitute-only experience, internships without lead teaching responsibility, or daycare-only experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the relevant content area 
• Experience leading whole school Restorative, PBIS, or culture initiatives
• Experience teaching in an urban K–12 public school setting 
• Strong communication skills with families and caregivers, including culturally responsive partnership
• Strong collaboration habits with teammates (planning, data analysis, shared ownership for student growth)

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a classroom environment for extended periods to deliver instruction.
• Must be able to monitor students throughout the school building, including transitions, lunch, and recess.
• Must be able to participate in occasional school events that may occur outside traditional school hours (for example, family conferences, student showcases, or community events).

 

Core Competencies:

KIPP DC Vision for Teaching Excellence:

• Content Knowledge: Teachers at KIPP DC are experts in their content areas and display an exemplary ability to build understanding and interest in students at multiple ability levels. Teachers connect content across disciplines, to real life, and use their own content mastery to empower students to think deeply about academic content.
• Instructional Responsiveness: Teachers use data to engage in a deliberate cycle of internalization, planning, delivery, questioning, feedback, and reflection to move student mastery forward in academic and socio-emotional learning.  Teachers are aware of how all students are performing and are able to adapt to meet the needs of students.
• Care of Students & Classroom Culture: Teachers set a joyful authentic tone and build loving relationships so that each student and family feels valued. Teachers encourage student voice, promote independent thinking, and encourage students to take risks academically and socially. Teachers collaborate with families and empower students to work towards ambitious academic and socio-emotional learning goals.
• Growth & Development: Teachers at KIPP DC are continuous learners and seek out feedback and development opportunities, while also being self reflective about their own practice. Teachers apply flexibility and a problem-solving approach to persist through challenges. Teachers have a deep and growing understanding of their own identity, mindsets, and biases and use this insight to inform their teaching and professional development.

Benefits & Compensation
KIPP DC offers an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package:

• The anticipated starting salary range for this position is $65,500-$98,880 . At KIPP DC we strive for clarity, equity, and to be highly competitive. When determining salaries we look at benchmarks in the education and non-profit sector. Please click here for our salary scale.
• KIPP DC offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurances; various voluntary benefits; and employer paid benefits such as short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, and a membership to One Medical.
• KIPP DC also offers a 403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match with vesting after three years.
• Currently, staff in this role have up to 7 sick days and 3 personal days, paid holidays, and paid breaks throughout the school year. This is subject to change and your exact schedule will be shared in your offer letter.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against, or tolerate discrimination against, employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race, color, national origin, immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal, DC, state, or local law), religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression), marital status (including domestic partnership status), genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, family responsibilities, personal appearance, veteran status, uniform service member status, status of being unemployed, status of victim a survivor of domestic violence, sexual offense or stalking, matriculation or any other protected class under federal, state, DC, or local law.

Click here or here to review KIPP DC’s non-discrimination policy and KIPP DC’s Title IX Coordinator’s contact information.

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