26-27 Assistant Dean of Restorative Practices - Valor Academy Middle School

Assistant Dean Of Restorative Practices - Valor Academy Middle SchoolSalary Range $27.17 - $32.47 HourlyAssistant Dean of Restorative Practices Job Description26-27 School YearReporting to: School Principal or another administrator as designated by the PrincipalFLSA Status: Full-time, Non-exempt, 11 monthBright Star Schools is a free, publicly funded and open enrollment non-profit organization with nine public charters in urban Los Angeles. Across all of our Bright Star sites, over 90% of our students are eligible for free and reduced lunch.Our mission is to provide holistic, inclusive support for all students to achieve academic excellence and grow their unique talents so that they find joy in higher education, career, and life. Bright Star students will become leaders who act with integrity and champion equity to enrich our communities and the world. The framework to our success is our core operating principles, which are Integridad, Ubuntu, Kohyang ( ), and Growth.Our educators join a family that is passionate and committed to developing all students to become well-rounded citizens. We offer small class sizes, comprehensive coordinator support, and numerous collaboration opportunities across the organization and within school sites. We strongly believe in listening to all stakeholders' voices, and we work to increase teaching practice and effectiveness through our data-driven and feedback-derived professional development.Bright Star Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or veteran status.Role Summary:What you'll doBasic Components of the Job Description for the Assistant Dean of Restorative Practices position include (but are not limited to):Whole School ResponsibilitiesRefining, communicating, and maintaining the following Student Culture Systems :Restorative PracticesSocial-Emotional LearningPositive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) Systems, including upholding School wide ExpectationsRelationship-building with families and studentsLeading small-group supports, individual check-ins, and student-family meetingsInterface with families and community members in order to support all studentsSupervising and actively supporting culture norms during all non-instructional activities, including, but not limited toArrival / DismissalBreakfastLunchTransitionsSchool EventsResearch, share lead enrichment and extracurricular activities as appropriate to ensure holistic development.Restorative JusticeInvestigation of student incidents and ensuring proper documentationRestorative ConferencesRestorative ActionsHarm CirclesFamily MeetingsAfter-School Service & Recess ReflectionBehavior Deescalation and RegulationEngaging in Professional Development to implement Bright Star Schools' initiatives with fidelity and to continue to develop their own skill-set:Circle TrainingRestorative Practice TrainingRestorative Practices Cadre Meeting1-1 Coaching with Director of Restorative JusticeNonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) TrainingBehavior Intervention and Implementation TrainingProvide coaching and support to colleagues.Collaborate with classroom teachers, counselors, instructional assistants, administration, and special educators to design and execute Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions, including behavioral support and safety plans.Conduct classroom observations to support teachers; monitor the implementation of restorative practices and classroom culture.Attend Weekly Check-In Meetings with the Behavior Support Team.Attend Grade-Level Meetings.Seek out professional development opportunities.Develop and maintain relationships with school partners and outside student services.Attending and leading school professional development.Develop and maintain relationships with school partners and outside student services.Any other duties as assigned.What you'll BringMinimum:Diploma or GED requiredStrong oral and written communication skills, including advocacy skillsAbility to connect and build relationships with students and their families.Experience using data-management systems.Experience working in a fast-moving environment; crisis management experienceDesired (but not required) in order of importance:Bachelor's Degree in a related field (highly desired)Two years of urban teaching, childcare, child development, or child-centered community organization experience (highly desired)Experience working with youth from historically under-served communities (highly desired)Restorative Practices experience (highly desired)Spanish or Korean Fluency (highly desired)Bilingual Spanish or Korean (highly desired)Assistant Dean of Student Support Traits:Belief that every child deserves a safe, equitable, calm, and rigorous learning environment, which prepares them for college and life beyond.Belief that all behavior is communication and that it is our responsibility to approach challenging behaviors with curiosity, the intent to understand the function of the behavior, and the drive to teach safer behaviors to students.Belief in the power of restorative practices and restorative justice as the solution for breaches in community safety and norms.Demonstrated ability to teach/support the whole child in an inclusive setting, using modifications and accommodations.Growth mindset for self and others.Willingness to receive feedback, engage in frequent dialogue, and ability to self-reflect.Willingness to partners with families and the community to provide holistic support to students.Life-long learner.Collaborative.Firmly committed to ensuring that every student is able to achieve rigorous expectations and curriculum.Firmly committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-biased, and equitable classroom environment.Belief in data-driven instruction.Firm, kind approach to managing student behavior.Technologically competent.Entrepreneurial spirit and creative problem solver.Sense of humor and love of all children.Cognitive & Behavioral CompetenciesMust be able to analyze written, spoken, visual, and other sensory stimuliMust have ability to understand and analyze written and spoken EnglishMust be able to cope effectively with stressful situations and time constraintsMust be able to make sound judgments based on available informationMust be able to engage in frequent student/parent/coworker contactMust be able to remain calm in emergency situationsMust be able to perform effectively under pressure and tight deadlinesMust be able to maintain accuracy in tasks requiring meticulous attention to detailMust have flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work demandsMust be able to logically solve problemsMust be able to provide and follow detailed written and verbal instructionsMust be able to build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and studentsMust demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skillsMust have a passion for student successMust demonstrate strong organizational SkillsWorking Conditions/Work EnvironmentWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is generally expected to work indoors in typical school and office environments. This position involves:Occasional exposure to extreme or varying temperatures.Occasional exposure to outdoor elements such as sun, precipitation and wind or wet/humid surroundings.Occasional/ exposure to loud noise, fumes, smoke, dust.Physical RequirementsProlonged sitting/standing.Fre