Restorative Practices Facilitator

Position Details

Position Type: Student Support Services
Date Posted: 3/2/2026
Location: Reading School District
Position Title: Restorative Practices Facilitator
Classification: REA
Reports To: Building Principal/ Director of Student Support Services

To develop and implement proactive and responsive restorative practices in order to foster a safe, supportive, and positive school culture.
To develop systems that create strong school culture and train and support staff on utilizing restorative practices to remove barriers and provide the optimal learning experience for all students.

• Demonstrates a working knowledge of Restorative Practices best practices and techniques.
• Leads and facilitates the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Restorative Practices Program.
• Completes IIRP Train the Trainer program to train staff in Restorative Practices.
• Demonstrates knowledge and application of developmental, learning, social justice, multi-cultural, equity‑based and trauma‑informed theory and evidence‑based practices as they relate to Restorative Practices.
• Models effective, trauma‑informed interactions and communication appropriate to the ages, cultures, and developmental levels of students to foster a positive school climate.
• Models effective, culturally sensitive, trauma‑informed communication with community stakeholders, parents, guardians, and school staff.
• Consults with teachers, staff, and parents regarding meeting the developmental, social‑emotional, behavioral, and academic needs of individual students or specific groups.
• Utilizes data from SWPBiS, SAP, attendance records, disciplinary referrals, and academic progress to assist building administration to create goals, deliver evidence‑based interventions, and evaluate impact.
• Determines the need for and implementation of individual, group, and school‑wide behavioral expectations and supports students and staff through restorative practices.
• Gathers and shares information about evidence‑based resources, multidisciplinary and community resources.
• Collaborates with building administrators and leadership teams to create effective systems that support school‑wide culture and promote social, emotional, and academic learning for all students.
• Aligns restorative practices and supports with the mission, vision, and core values of the building and District.
• Collects data, provides progress reports, and participates in program evaluations to determine efficacy of school‑wide cultural systems.
• Participates in MTSS/Core Teams, providing strategies to improve school outcomes by addressing barriers related to academics, social‑emotional needs, mental health, and attendance.
• Provides MTSS supports, interventions, and accommodations to individual students according to support plans.
• Collaborates with teachers and staff to create and implement intervention plans as needed.
• Leads school‑wide professional development on positive behavior supports and intervention/restorative practices necessary for optimal learning conditions.
• Supports teachers in implementing the MTSS process, restorative, and intervention practices.
• Develops educational and restorative practice materials and resources aligned to District policies, supporting staff, students, and parents.
• Builds behavior‑centered relationships with students, parents, teachers, and staff to aid students academically, socially, and culturally and build positive relationships within the community.
• Maintains alignment to the vision and mission that promotes a welcoming and supportive learning environment for all stakeholders.
• Provides open communication and decision‑making opportunities with families tied to practices impacting culture.
• Builds relationships with Student Support Services staff to ensure students receive appropriate supports.
• Maintains a collaborative relationship with community partners and agencies to connect and refer students and families to services.
• Participates in and/or provides data and data analysis for the school improvement plan.
• Collaborates with administrators and staff to develop an equitable schedule for implementation of classroom lessons and restorative practice…