Restorative Specialist - High School (Immediate)

KIPP Capital Region is a part of a national network of high-performing public Charter Schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond.

Located in both Albany and Troy, NY, KIPP Capital Region serves 2,500 students in grades K-12 across seven schools. We believe every individual walks through the doors of schools bearing gifts. Talent. Perspective. Drive. Inspiration. So at KIPP Capital Region, we support every student and educator to see those gifts, and then build the skills and confidence they need to thrive.

We are committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all of our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students, together.

Position Overview

• Grade(s): 9-12
  
  

The Restorative Specialist supervises and supports students assigned to In School Suspension (ISS), ensuring they stay engaged in their academic work while understanding the impact of their choices. This role maintains a structured environment, monitors behavior, communicates with teachers and school leaders, tracks assignments and completion, and guides students through restorative reflection. The goal is to help students build stronger habits, repair relationships, and return to class ready to succeed.

Duties/Responsibilities

Student Supervision & Environment Management

• Supervise and monitor students assigned to ISS, ensuring a safe, structured, and productive environment.
• Enforce ISS expectations, school rules, and behavior guidelines consistently and respectfully.
• Communicate appropriate behavior and expectations daily to students in the program.
• Escort students during breaks/lunch and monitor hallways as needed.
• De-escalate challenging situations and mediate conflicts to appropriate resolution.
• Maintain an environment conducive to learning and positive behavior.
  
  

Academic Support & Instructional Coordination

• Ensure students receive and complete all required academic assignments during their ISS placement.
• Provide instructional assistance or clarification as needed.
• Request or assign supplemental work when students complete their classroom assignments early.
• Serve as a liaison between students and classroom teachers, collecting and returning academic materials promptly.
• Support students in developing productive study habits, organizational skills, and a positive attitude toward learning.
• Assist in partnership with the Director of Student Support Services to ensure students with IEPs, 504s, and behavior plans have the support necessary to succeed.
  
  

Restorative Practices & Behavior Development

• Guide students through restorative reflection processes to help them understand the impact of their choices.
• Support students in developing better conduct, emotional regulation, and interpersonal skills.
• Facilitate re-entry meetings to ensure students return to class prepared and supported.
• Promote positive behavior through coaching, modeling, and clear expectations.
• Support implementing positive school investment systems that provide consistent rewards and consequences for student behavior.
• Help students adjust, learn, socialize, and report to teachers about possible behavioral issues.
  
  

Communication & Collaboration

• Communicate regularly with teachers, school leadership, counselors, and other staff regarding student progress, behavior, and needs.
• Maintain open communication with parents/guardians as appropriate, sharing updates on student behavior or concerns.
• Report incidents of inappropriate behavior to school leadership promptly.
  
  

Record Keeping & Documentation

• Maintain accurate daily attendance records for students assigned to ISS.
• Track student assignments, progress, and behavior throughout their ISS placement.
• Prepare and maintain ISS materials, logs, and documentation in alignment with school policies.
• Provide behavior and progress data to appropriate school stakeholders as needed.
  
  

Program Operations & School Support

• Assist with administrative tasks, preparing materials, and maintaining organization of the ISS room.
• Implement and uphold school wide policies and procedures for the ISS program.
• Support school wide behavior systems and culture initiatives as requested.
• Support the implementation and oversight of after school detentions.
  
  

KIPP Capital Region

• Perform other duties as outlined by School Leadership.
• Committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students together.
• Complies with all charter, federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including the NYS Department of Education, Department of Health, and NYS Office of Children and Family Services
• Adheres to organization policies and procedures; promotes and supports mission, vision, and values, including developing and participating in internal surveys and data collection for continuous improvement initiatives.
  
  

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred. High School Diploma/GED required.
• Previous experience working with school aged children, particularly in a regular or special education setting, is highly preferred.
• Prior experience working in schools and urban communities is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule outside of regular business hours.
• Aptitude to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.
  
  

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Prolonged periods were spent sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee needs to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use fingers to type, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance; stoop/bend and reach, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear.
• Dexterity requires writing and operating standard office machines such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, phones, and calculators.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 20 pounds.
  
  

Additional Information

Work Perks

When You Join KIPP Capital Region, You Are Joining In On Our Promise To Families That Their Children Will Enter College And The Professional World Able To Thrive Academically Due To Their Literacy, Numeracy, And Core Knowledge In Science And Social Studies. We Also Promise That Our Students Will Develop a Passion For Learning And The Drive Necessary To Persevere As They Climb The Mountain To And Through College And Career. Our Graduates Will Be Prepared To Return To Their Community As Teachers, Leaders, And Architects Of Continued Growth In The Capital Region. And While The Biggest Perk To Working At KIPP Capital Region Is Doing Work That Makes a Lifelong Difference In The Lives Of Our Students, You'll Find That's Not The Only Benefit We Offer

• Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Aggressive employer 403(b) contribution match
• Childcare benefits
• Unparalleled work/life integration
• Casual dress code
• Relocation stipend (conditions apply)
• And so much more! For more information on the benefits of joining KIPP Capital Region, please view our Employee Benefits Summary.
  
  

Learn More

KIPP Capital Region offers a competitive salary ranging from $42,000 - $48,022.

Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience relevant to the role and longevity within the KIPP network. KIPP Capital Region will evaluate and determine the step/level a new hire will be placed within our teacher salary scale at point of hire.

All staff and educators at KIPP Capital Region are committed to anti-racism and inclusion, are part of a close-knit diverse community, and are encouraged to show up authentically, inspiring our children to do the same. Learn more about what it’s like to work at KIPP Capital Region: kippcapital.org/join-our-team/

This role is located at KIPP Capital Region schools in Albany, NY.