Restorative Justice Dean

Student Restorative Justice Dean
 
 
Reports to:                Assistant Principal for Student Development & Intervention
 
Purpose of the Position:  The Student Restorative Justice Dean (RSD) position exists to ensure a safe and stable school climate and culture by ensuring effective implementation of the CPS All School Transformation Model: Climate & Culture across all sectors of the school community on an ongoing basis.  The RSD's primary focus is on using restorative justice techniques directly with students to ensure a well managed school and positive climate and culture.  The RSD also sets school-wide climate norms with students and manages the internal business processes in the Code Switching division that support full implementation of well managed school and a holistic and restorative discipline program.

Principal Accountabilities & General Responsibilities: 

• Address student referrals following CPS policy and Restorative Justice best practice
• Assist in managing In-school Personal Development Program
• Handles Most Serious Referrals & Monitors Assigned Floor
  • RSD bears addresses the toughest referrals that come to the division
  • The RSD only takes on a manageable number of the most difficult /"frequent flyer" referrals in an effort to reduce recidivism
  • RSD monitors his / her assigned floor(s) or area(s)
• Participate Energetically in the Performance Management Process 
  • RSD represents the Division in the weekly PM meeting that seeks to provide holistic and therapeutic approaches to healing the students who are in most need of support
  • RSD offers the programs and consequences provided by the Division as an option for the holistic treatment of the students discussed in the PM meeting
  • RSD follows up on action items assigned to him / her within the meeting including additional parent meetings, assignment of new consequences, restorative programs participation, etc.
• Coordinate & Manage Logistical Supports & Internal Business Processes Needed for Program
  • RSD works with the Activities & Athletics Director and Data Specialist to maintain an accurate, well-publicized, and well-understood AIL list that is posted online and communicated clearly to coaches, moderators, advisors, and other staff
  • RSD builds business processes that ensure that students on the AIL cannot participate in activities until their consequences are served
  • RSD works with support staff to ensure that all referral data is entered, tracked, and filed appropriately
  • RSD works with support staff to ensure that detentions and other consequences are tracked to ensure students are receiving and serving appropriate consequences
  • RSD troubleshoots any problems with internal business process and fixes them quickl 
• Sets School-wide Norms for Lunchroom and Other Public Spaces and Meetings
  • RSD works with deans and other personnel to ensure that the norms and practices in the lunchroom, at school assemblies, and other public spaces are set at an appropriate level
  • RSD works to ensure that the lunchroom is staffed to keep the norms and practices in check
  • RSD, in concert with other staff, coordinates proactive pre-teaching techniques and appropriate proctoring of large public events to ensure that students are fine examples of their school when in large settings both in and out of school 

Qualifications/Skills:

• A doctorate or masters is highly desirable, but a bachelors degree is required
• An earned degree in counseling, psychology, or social work highly desirable
• Illinois Certification is highly desirable, teaching experience is highly desirable
• A minimum of 5 years of highly successful related experience, including documented curriculum development and teacher development
• Documented skills in leading highly productive teams through complex situations
• Demonstrated mastery of restorative justice and school climate & culture best practices
• Previous supervision and evaluation of staff is highly desirable
• Exhibit passion and the ability to thrive amidst change and challenging conditions while maintaining a positive outlook and forward looking perspective
• Possess an attuned appreciation for cultural awareness and competency and a staunch commitment to continuously develop insight and proficiencies related to such matters
• Takes personal responsibility for mistakes and learns from them, while consistently following up with analysis and corrective action.
• Commitment to social justice and public schooling in particular
• Effective oral and written communication skills

Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply

Current schools with vacancies include but are not limited to:

• Julian High School
• Al Raby High School
• Juarez High School 
• Clemente High School

How to Apply:

Interested candidates please visit http://www.cpstransformation.org