Assistant Principal - School Culture and Restorative Justice Specialist; Pool

This posting is intended to build a pool of qualified candidates for anticipated future openings. While we may not have an immediate vacancy, we review applications on a rolling basis and reach out as roles become available.

The Assistant Principal – School Culture and Restorative Justice Specialist will report to the Principal. At the Principal’s discretion, the Assistant Principal will be assigned to supervise other school‑based faculty and staff members.

• Collaborate with school leadership and network leaders to develop a school‑wide vision for restorative justice practices
• Design and lead the implementation of restorative justice practices to build community and repair harm
• Revise existing behavior management systems to align with restorative approaches
• Monitor, analyze, and evaluate the effectiveness of restorative practices and behavior management systems, using data to inform decisions and continuous improvement
• Build the capacity of staff to create a positive school‑wide culture in which all families and community members are welcomed into authentic partnership, in ways that are aligned to the school’s vision and Equitas core beliefs and values

• Plan and deliver professional development training and workshops for staff on restorative justice, trauma‑informed practices, implicit bias, and positive behavior supports
• Develop and lead learning communities and activities that help staff develop a shared understanding of implicit bias and restorative principles and their application in a school setting
• Build staff capacity to lead restorative circles, mediate conflicts, and engage in reflective practices
• Coach teachers on the implementation of classroom engagement and management practices through structured feedback
• Contribute to a system of high quality professional learning opportunities and coaching; tailor support to individualized teacher needs, informed by data and observations

• Lead the implementation of a multi‑tiered system of supports (MTSS), ensuring that all students experience inclusive instruction, behavioral support, social‑emotional instruction, and mental health support
• Implement systems to ensure equitable access for all subgroups
• Work one‑on‑one and in small groups with students with high behavior support needs, using restorative strategies to address challenges and build students’ skills for positive interactions
• Proactively work with teachers and school staff to infuse restorative practices into advisory, social‑emotional lessons, and school‑wide practices

• Participate as an active member of the school leadership team, responding to student and teacher needs
• Supervise teachers and staff members as assigned by the principal
• Meet regularly with the School Principal to discuss progress of direct reports
• Serve as the Principal’s designee in the Principal’s absence and in relation to matters delegated by the Principal
• Other duties as assigned

• Plan and deliver workshops for parents and families on restorative practices and trauma‑informed practices
• Collaborate with the Community Schools Coordinator to share the school‑wide vision for restorative justice with parents and families
• Collaborate with families, teachers, and staff to create and implement individualized behavior plans for students who need additional intervention
• Develop authentic, collaborative, empowering relationships with students and families and support regular communications

• A strong alignment with Equitas Academy’s vision, mission, and values
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti‑racism (DEIA) and a desire to empower those who experience marginalization
• Adaptive leadership skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and cultivate trusting, supportive relationships with students and adults
• Ability to manage a busy…