Dean of Restorative Practices - Valor Academy Elementary School

Dean of Restorative Practices

Reports to:

Assistant Principal

FLSA Status:
Exempt, Full-time, 12-month position

Job Location:

VAES - North Hills, CA 91343

Salary Range: $83,759.00 – $ per year

Bright Star Schools is a free, publicly funded and open enrollment non‑profit organization with nine public charters in urban Los Angeles. Across all of our Bright Star sites, over 90% of our students are eligible for free and reduced lunch.

Our mission is to provide holistic, inclusive support for all students to achieve academic excellence and grow their unique talents, so that they find joy in higher education, careers, and life. Bright Star students will become leaders who act with integrity and champion equity to enrich our communities and the world. The framework to our success is our core operating principles, which are Integridad, Ubuntu, Kohyang (고향), and Growth.

Bright Star Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or veteran status.

The Dean of Restorative Practices (DRP) leads the school’s restorative practices programming, progressive discipline, and implementation of positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) to create a safe, inclusive, and joyful environment. The DRP implements, facilitates, and maintains behavior management systems so all students, staff, and families understand their role in supporting a safe campus culture. The DRP communicates with campus, community, and district stakeholders and partners with the Principal and Assistant Principal to report high‑level disciplinary documentation to the board and district.

• Personal Leadership
  • Set and uphold high expectations for student learning and behavior.
  • Cultivate a positive, inclusive school climate grounded in equity, restorative practices, and trauma‑informed approaches.
  • Build strong, trusting relationships with students, families, staff, and the community through compassionate and collaborative leadership.
  • Lead with self‑awareness, adaptability, and a growth mindset, modeling resilience, openness to feedback, and effective problem‑solving.
• Team Leadership
  • Create systems that support the use of restorative practices and PBIS to maintain and repair relationships.
  • Manage student investigations, inquiry, and resolution processes in observance of law and district expectations.
  • Collaborate with site and district leadership to implement school culture initiatives based on data.
• Positive and Productive School Culture Leadership
  • Partner with leaders to implement and manage a campus‑wide behavior framework (Tier 1–3).
  • Build staff capacity in restorative practices and proactive classroom systems.
  • Collaborate with students, families, and MTSS teams to provide targeted supports and individualized behavior support plans.
  • Monitor and analyze behavior data to inform decisions, ensure compliance documentation, and coach staff.

• Qualifications & Experience
  • BA in an education‑related field.
  • Fluency in Spanish or Korean (highly desired).
  • 3+ years of teaching, counseling, or student support experience.
  • Restorative Practices certification (highly desired).
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, including advocacy.
  • Ability to connect and build relationships with students and families.
  • Experience using data management systems.
  • Experience working with youth from historically underserved communities.
  • Experience in a fast‑moving environment; crisis management.
• Experience and Skills
  • Deep belief that all students can succeed.
  • Excellent oral, verbal, and written communication.
  • Desire to grow skills through professional development.
  • Ability to develop and build relationships with students and families.
  • Ability to view the school at a macro level and implement programs that boost culture.
  • Working knowledge of Google online platforms; aptitude for learning new platforms.
  • Ability to create and facilitate relevant ongoing PD for staff and faculty.
• Cognitive & Behavioral Competencies
  • Analysis of written, spoken, visual, and other stimuli.
  • Strong written and…