Restorative Justice Coordinator

Chicago Public Schools
Chicago, IL
Category Education
Job Description
Role Overview

The Restorative Justice Coordinator cultivates a schoolwide culture of healing and safety through accountability, skill-building, and relationships. They facilitate restorative practices across universal, targeted, and intensive tiers of support with all school community stakeholders.

What You Will Do

The main day-to-day responsibilities include facilitating restorative practices, providing training and coaching, designing and leading training, modeling and co-facilitating restorative practices, and collaborating with stakeholders.

Why It Might Be a Fit

A candidate with experience in restorative justice, circle practice, and positive youth development, and the ability to work with students, families, teachers, and community partners, may be a good fit for this role.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Previous experience in a school setting or working with adolescents
  • Two years of training and/or experience in restorative justice and circle practice
  • Four years of direct experience implementing conflict mediation and positive youth development
  • Four years of experience building relationships and collaborations with students, teachers, administration, parents, and/or community partners

Benefits

  • Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice (medical plan options, pharmacy, dental, vision, behavioral health & EAP, employee wellness program)
  • Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow (basic life insurance, life and disability insurance, pension plans, supplemental retirement plans, flexible spending accounts)
  • Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life (paid leave, sick leave, vacation days, parental leaves, short-term disability, religious holidays, leaves)
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