OPPORTUNITY
The Restorative Practices Coordinator is responsible for building the capacity of school site leadership through coaching, supporting and holding accountable GDPSC staff to effectively implement a continuum of restorative practices and systems to reduce the rate of suspensions and expulsions. This role includes the training and coaching of a team of student support specialists that directly support the implementation of restorative practices with students on school campuses.

As a Central Office serving schools, our team values customer service to our schools and students. As such, our team strives to be responsive to each school’s unique and evolving needs. Our team is deeply committed to data-driven continuous improvement which requires us to be nimble, flexible and willing to adapt. You will work under the direction of a manager who is committed to job-embedded professional development and coaching to build your skills.

This is a Central Office position which will require travel to school sites. The Restorative Practices Coordinator works year-round and is a grant-funded position ending on June 30, 2027.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Functions (include but are not limited to):

Relationships, Collaboration and Communication
> Build positive relationships with school staff, administration, school support team, students, community partners, and families
> Communicating and working collaboratively with the Senior Director of African American Achievement and Equity and the Education Team
> Communicating and working collaboratively with district authorizers regarding suspension and expulsion data

Supports and Professional Development
Organizational Level
> Develop the organization wide infrastructure and strategy needed to provide and progress monitor the effectiveness of the restorative practices continuum (universal, additional and intensive supports) using data
> Provide professional development, training, and/or presentations to build the capacity of the school site staff in the implementation of restorative practices, both on the preventative and responsive sides of the continuum
> Develop strategies that emphasize prevention (universal support) and whole school implementation of restorative practices.
> Training and coaching groups and individuals to facilitate the continuum of restorative practices including but not limited to affective statements, non-violent communication, active listening, restorative dialogue, circles (including community building, harm/conflict, re-entry, curriculum, issue/support, etc.)
> Support the reduction of racial disparities in suspensions and expulsions through the use of evidence-based practices
> Documenting, tracking and coordinating the expulsion process and rehabilitation process for students

School Level
> Planning, implementing and documenting individual and small-group coaching cycles with school staff, including modeling, observation, and feedback
> Support schools in their efforts to use restorative practices as a means of suspension prevention
> Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

As an ideal candidate, you:
> have experience as a school administrator (a valid California teaching or counseling credential, and an administrative credential is strongly preferred)
> are formally trained in Restorative Practices
> have experience facilitating restorative practices and social-emotional learning for school stakeholders (i.e., students, families and staff)
> have experience in building a positive school culture and implementing tiered supports for student success
> have experience in coaching adults and leading them to achieve goals
> have a deep understanding of CA Ed Code 48900 regarding suspensions and expulsions
> have experience managing suspension and expulsion protocols including but not limited to in school and out of school suspensions and expulsion hearings
> possess strong facilitation and active listening skills
> have a strong personal commitment to social justice and healing work
> possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills
> have experience developing and facilitating professional development
> are experienced with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Google Suite
> are dependable, humble, have a sense of humor and a rock-solid commitment to Green Dot’s mission and the communities we serve
> will need to pass a TB test and background check at time of offer
> will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (submission of proof of vaccination will be required)

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to perform the job.

COMPENSATION
The salary range for this position is $85,000-$95,000, based on education and experience. We also offer a comprehensive benefits plan as well as the opportunity to impact a growing, mission-driven organization that is committed to the success of all students. The Restorative Practices Coordinator works year-round and is a grant-funded position ending on June 30, 2027.

In addition, Green Dot offers one of the most robust and comprehensive benefits packages in the industry (for both you and your dependents):

> PPO, EPO and HMO choices for medical, dental and vision coverage - including a 100% employer-paid option (visit https://www.mygreendotbenefits.com/ for more information).
> Employee Assistance Program (100% employer-paid)
> Life and AD&D Insurance (100% employer-paid)
> Optional Term Life & AD&D Insurance
> Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% employer-paid)
> Flexible Spending Accounts (health and dependent care)
> Monthly parking for Central Office-based employees (100% employer-paid)
> Optional California Parking Cash-Out program for Central Office-based employees
> Wellness programs and resources
> Financial planning/coaching access
> Optional non-matching 401(k) plan
> State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) OR California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) participation (if eligible), with both employee and employer contributions
> Potential for remote work opportunities (occasional or on-going)
> Potential for annual performance-based compensation increases
> Potential for annual bonuses
> Potential for stipend work opportunities
> Approved family care and/or medical leave (unpaid)

Green Dot also offers generous paid time off for an overall work-life balance, while giving employees the opportunity to impact a growing, mission-driven organization that is committed to the success of all students:

> 5 days of paid time off during years 1-3 of service (10 days during years 4-6 and 15 days beyond 6 years of service)
> 10 days of paid time off during the school year for personal illness/injury
> 15 days (minimum) of paid time off each year for our Winter and Spring breaks* (which include the Christmas and New Year’s holidays), as well as an additional 10 annual paid holidays (MLK Day, President’s Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day and Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Day after Thanksgiving)
> 3-5 days of paid bereavement leave (if needed)

• May be adjusted annually

Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted and we are looking to fill this position for a July 3, 2023 start date Green Dot California Home Office, Los Angeles, CA