Specialist - Restorative Practices (School Based)

ABOUT THE DISTRICT ---------------------- Jeffco Public Schools (Jeffco) is located in Jefferson County, Colorado. It is the second largest school district in Colorado serving 69,000 students across 155 schools. With 14,000 employees, the district is the largest employer in Jefferson County and has provided educational excellence for more than 70 years. Jeffco embraces the spirit of the West and the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountain region with the county spanning more than 770 square miles running the length of the western edge of the Denver metropolitan area. The district is diverse in both population and geography, from urban to rural, including the mountain communities in the foothills west of Denver. Overall, Jeffco has 31% of students that qualify for free and reduced lunch, an indicator of poverty, and 34% minority (25% Hispanic) student population. The district is implementing a new strategic plan, Jeffco Thrives 2025 that is focused on providing a world\-class education that prepares all Jeffco students for bright and successful futures as local and global citizens. Come join us! Jeffco Public Schools is a Single\-State Employer. All candidates hired by Jeffco Public Schools must reside within the state of Colorado. ABOUT THE SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT ------------------------------- Arvada West High School (AWHS) is a diverse, community\-centered, and achievement\-oriented high school committed to maximizing student experiences. We prepare all students to think critically and interact responsibly in a drastically changing world. We serve nearly 2000 students in grades 9\-12 and offer a variety of world\-class programming to meet the needs and interests of all Arvada West students. Each student is issued a Chromebook to ensure equal access to the technology needed to keep learning relevant to the demands of today's workplace. We offer more than 24 AP courses, including AP Seminar and Capstone, and over 18 Career and Technical Education (CTE) qualified courses in many different pathways such as Energy Industry Fundamentals, and Advanced Water Studies. Students are offered a wide variety of academic and career pathways that lead to both college and career readiness. Our staff and students take pride in our inclusive culture; Special Education students are served via co\-teaching practices and we offer an innovative and inclusive program for students with significant needs. AWHS offers 26 Varsity level sports with approximately 1000 students participating. Our Music and Theatre department, with an overall participation of more than 650 students, is thriving and highly regarded locally and nationally. Thirty\-one percent of our students are choice\-enrolled and are committed to educating and graduating all students with the ability to be lifelong learners and thoughtful citizens. ABOUT THE JOB ----------------- We are seeking a dedicated Restorative Practices Specialist to lead our campus efforts in proactive community building and relational accountability. In this role, you will work closely with students, staff, and families to facilitate restorative circles, mediate interpersonal conflicts, and implement alternatives to traditional discipline. You will empower high schoolers to take accountability, repair relationships, and develop essential emotional and social skills, helping to foster a safe, equitable, and supportive learning environment where every student belongs and thrives. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with administrators, counselors, and teachers to integrate the restorative framework into classroom management and school policy. Lead restorative circles, conflict mediation Train and coach staff on proactive circle practices, and relational trust building Track restorative intervention metrics and assess school\-wide climate impact. HOURS AND DAYS WORKED ------------------------- Desired Start Date: 09/08/2026 Spec \- Restorative PracticeSch Annual Position FLSA: Exempt FTE: 1\.00000 , Hours/Day: 8\.000 , Days/Year: 195 Salary Plan, Grade, Step: JCA \- Administrator \- 195 days , G01, 1 Min\-Mid Annual Salary Range: $62,934\.00 \- $75,339\.00 Effective as of: 08\-16\-2025 Compensation schedules for Jeffco Schools can be found here. Starting salary for non\-licensed roles is based on the candidate's relevant work experience and education. Additional considerations may be given for job\-specific certifications and skills. Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application. Starting Salary for licensed educators is based on the step and lane schedule found here. PRE\-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENT ------------------------------- The successful new hire or rehired candidate will be responsible to complete and incur the fingerprinting and processing fee of $57\.50 through an appropriate fingerprinting vendor and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, within 48 hours of offer acceptance. RESPONSIBILITIES -------------------- SUMMARY Assist with the school wide implementation of strategies and programs designed to improve school culture by building healthy relationships; increase social capital; reduce the impact of harm, decrease antisocial behavior, and repair harm; and restore relationships. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Provide ongoing technical support and consultation for staff members on Restorative Practices. Integrate Restorative Practices into school culture and climate, including alignment with other school initiatives. Assist school teams in enhancing intervention frameworks. Curate and share educational materials for classroom teachers. Collaborate with district supports to evaluate restorative practices implementation. Create and execute school\-wide restorative practices implementation plans. Support students and teachers inside the classroom through observation, coaching, and modeling restorative language; debriefing with both teachers and individual students. Monitor individual student behavior by checking in with students throughout the school day. Facilitate mediations in response to conflict: among students; between educators and students; among educators; between family member and an educator\\; and among groups of students, educators, or family members. Follow through after mediations to ensure the harm was repaired. Develop creative interventions for students as part of the restorative resolution. Inform families, educators, and administrators about incidents in school as needed, with the assistance of the Behavior Team. Organize data to inform Behavior Team of any negative trends in school climate. Push into classrooms to build relationships with students and teachers. Organize school data to inform staff of any positive trends in school climate. Gather testimonials of Restorative Practices success stories to improve staff and community buy\-in. Circulate the building to build and foster relationships with students and educators. Use peace circles to build a sense of community. Cultivate advocates for Restorative Practices in educators, students, families, and community members. Advocate for educators and students, especially in Behavior Team meetings. Communicate with the community about the restorative work being done in the building. Establish an avenue for educators and students to express concerns about the process. Provide ongoing Restorative Practices professional development to staff. Observe staff and provide frequent, non\-evaluative feedback. Offer trainings to families in Restorative Practices so a common language is being used at home. Teach students techniques for resolving conflict. Coach students and educators on how to participate in a meaningful restorative conversation. Perform other duties as assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EXPERIENCE A minimum of 3 years' experience working with schools and related system partners on Restorative Practices implementation or programming. Direct experience designing and facilitating Restorative Circles and Restorative Conferences in an educational setting. EDUCATION AND TRAINING Master's degree in social work, mental health, counseling, education, or juvenile justice related fields preferred. Formal Restorative Practices training required. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Valid Colorado driver license. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, \& EQUIPMENT Strong foundation in racial justice and equity framework for restorative practices. Requires strong oral communication, strong writing, interpersonal, phone etiquette, computer and office software; and general office equipment at time of hire. Have the ability to interact well with schools, district leadership, families, students and outside agencies. Requires advanced level of training in area of specialty. Ability to speak and communicate in Spanish a plus. DECISION MAKING Work is diversified and may require detailed analysis to determine practical courses of action. This analysis may involve modification of guidelines. Decision making requires independent judgment, strategic planning, and global thinking to assist in providing program direction. Standards for decision making are not defined and errors in decision making could result in substantial embarrassment or cost to the District, and/or compromise student safety and the learning environment. COMMUNITY RELATIONS Daily contact with persons within/outside department/building, students, parents, general public, and partner agencies. Contacts may involve somewhat sensitive matters involving problems and/or highly confidential information or data. SPAN OF CONTROL This position serves as a resource to central and other building personnel regarding best practices in Restorative Practices. EDUCATIONAL DELIVERY Facilitate presentations and education to professionals, students, and families related to Restorative Practices. COMPLEXITY OF WORK Work is assigned primarily by school Principal. Duties are diversified and complex, and cross several areas regarding student conduct. Work requires this person to coordinate with district departments, county agencies, and community partners. Work requires a strong understanding of District policies and procedures and governing statutes. Duties and actions impact others across the district and county. The physical demands, mental functions, and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, and feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. MENTAL FUNCTIONS The noise level in the work environment is moderate and may be noisy/chaotic at times. This employee is required to work in a variety of schools and office settings. WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate and use interpersonal skills. The employee is frequently required to analyze, coordinate, compile, evaluate, synthesize, and compute. The employee is occasionally required to copy, instruct, and negotiate. SALARY ---------- Jeffco Salary Schedules BENEFITS ------------ Jeffco Benefits EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY -------------------------------- The Jefferson County School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, or gender.