Restorative Justice Coordinator, Middle School-Manor

Position: 2026-2027 Restorative Justice Coordinator, Middle School-Manor
Austin Achieve Public Schools is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school preparing Austin youth to attend and excel at the nation's top colleges and universities. Our educators are passionate advocates for our scholars and their families, committed to closing the opportunity gap for underserved communities. All teachers and coordinators are supported by school leaders who provide professional development and real-time coaching, and weekly feedback.

Just as teachers and coordinators invest their time and energy in their scholars, we invest our time and energy in the continuous development of our teachers. Additionally, our highly qualified teachers and coordinators will play a critical role in developing the school's culture and educational philosophies.

At Austin Achieve, you are joining a network and a community committed to excellence. We have ambitious plans to scale our system to serve the children in our communities better and are looking for educators who are ready to drive transformative change.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Receive and provide support for scholars who may be experiencing difficulty maintaining high standards for behavior in a classroom/school setting

* Implement our restorative justice practices to ensure there is a balance between strengthening relationships with students, while deepening their commitment to, and respect for the broader Austin Achieve community

* Strengthen your knowledge of restorative justice, restorative dialogue, and restorative practices, with an emphasis on research-based practices

* Be the exemplar of restorative practices and support teachers and leadership staff in implementing restorative practices in a whole school setting

* Adapt interventions to fit student needs and campus/district priorities, and routinely evaluate the effectiveness of policies, programs, and practices

* Communicate with families regarding scholar behavior and action plans

* Collaborate closely with Austin Achieve's Social Work Team to promote a school climate and culture conducive to student learning and teaching excellence

* Maximize access to school-based, and community-based resources

* Uphold the highest standards of professional ethics and compliance with state and federal law

* Maintain adequate safeguards for the privacy and confidentiality of information

Preferred Qualifications &

Experience:

* Bachelor's Degree required

* Spanish fluency is required

* Willingness to work collaboratively with teachers and parents to support students' needs.

* Deep seated belief in the mission and vision of Austin Achieve.

* Be willing to do "whatever it takes" to ensure all scholars are prepared for social emotional and academic success.

Knowledge and

Skills:

* Deep-seated belief in the mission and vision of Austin Achieve

* Be willing to do "whatever it takes" to ensure all scholars learn

* Hold all scholars to the highest expectations

Statement of Non-Discrimination:
In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination/ harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/ domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status. People of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.