Program Manager: Restorative Justice - Community Schools & Student Services (CSSS) (2024-25) Job Listing at Oakland Unified School District in Oakland, CA (Job ID 19344)

Description

BASIC FUNCTION:  Develop and manage District-wide restorative justice initiative to reduce racially disproportionate discipline and foster safe and supportive school environments.  

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: (Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to reflect the principal job elements accurately.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide professional development and site-based coaching to site administrators, staff, and community partners in implementing effective restorative justice practices.  
• Provide professional development, training, and coaching to community based organizations (CBO) working within District schools to increase the provision of effective restorative justice practices as an alternative to punitive discipline for all students.  
• Provide leadership in the creation, implementation, and evaluation of curricula for restorative justice practitioner training.
• Serve as District liaison to local, state and national leaders to facilitate policy changes that increase support for the implementation of restorative justice practices within District schools and classrooms.  
• Serve as District liaison to the Alameda County Juvenile Justice Center to align District restorative justice services and supports with Juvenile Justice Center efforts to reduce incarceration and recidivism of OUSD students.  
• Collaborate with other District departments to align existing violence prevention, truancy, crisis intervention, academic and alternative educational, enrichment, health and mental health services and supports with school-wide restorative justice practices and protocols.  
• Collaborate with city and county stakeholders to sustain existing resources and to leverage public funding to support expansion of District Restorative Justice Initiative.  
• Assist in identifying funding opportunities and writing grant proposals to expand District site-based restorative justice coordinators.  
• Train and supervise district-level restorative justice specialists.
• Train and supervise site-based restorative justice coordinators.
• Develop and manage peer restorative justice program within targeted secondary schools.
• Collect data, provide progress reports, and participate in program evaluation to determine the efficacy of restorative justice practices to increase safety and reduce racially disproportionate discipline, referral, and incarceration and recidivism.  
• Provide quality assurance for community based organizations providing restorative justice programs and services in District schools.    
• Develop and manage grants and related budgets that support restorative justice programs to ensure programmatic and fiscal compliance.    
• Collaborate with District leadership to ensure implementation of the District board-approved restorative justice resolution.   
• Provide local and national trainings on restorative justice in schools to share best practices and disseminate knowledge to reduce inequity in access to public education.  
• Participate in professional development opportunities around development of Full Service Community Schools provided by the Family, Schools, and Community Partnerships Department and other partners. 
• Provide cross-training to other staff members within the department.
• Attend department and other meetings as required.
• Perform related duties as assigned. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree and five years experience developing and implementing restorative justice programs in urban schools and community settings. 

Masters Degree Preferred.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid California Driver's License

Employment eligibility will include fingerprints, tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance

Available for some evenings and weekends  

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures governing work scope
• Methods to interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to work scope
• Diverse groups across race, ethnicity, religion, gender, class, and sexuality
• Principles and practices of effective leadership
• Funding opportunities for assigned program
• Community contacts for assigned program
• Diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of District students; the District's diverse community, partners, and agencies
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• The District's Strategic Plan
• Research methods, report writing and record-keeping techniques
• Telephone techniques, systems and etiquette
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
• The Community School philosophy of aligning resources in service of students
• Computer software, hardware, and related technology

ABILITY TO:

• Interpret and implement applicable laws, codes, policies, procedures, and District regulations governing work scope
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, procedures and District regulations related to work scope
• Maintain current knowledge of new developments and research in the field
• Plan, organize, and coordinate needs for assigned program
• Recommend and assist in the formulation and implementation of operating procedures and policies 
• Develop and implement training and program evaluations
• Demonstrate cultural competence with diverse groups across race, ethnicity, religion, gender, class, and sexuality
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships among diverse groups of students, parents, District staff, and the community across race, ethnicity, religion, gender, class, and sexuality
• Establish and maintain effective leadership and working relationships with multi-faceted public and private agencies and District departments 
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action 
• Identify and resolve school site and department health and safety issues in a timely manner
• Communicate effectively in English orally and in writing 
• Communicate effectively using tact, patience, and courtesy 
• Prepare and deliver clear and concise presentations to a variety of audiences
• Understand and follow oral and written directions
• Work independently
• Maintain accurate and confidential records
• Complete work as directed despite frequent interruptions
• Research and write grant proposals 
• Prepare and monitor the program's budget to ensure fiscal responsibility
• Identify professional development activities for staff and appropriate District employees on related program 
• Operate personal computer, related software, and other office equipment
• Cross-train department personnel

WORKING CONDITIONS

ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment, school sites, and off-site locations; driving a vehicle to conduct work; fast-paced work; constant interruptions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Consistent mental alertness; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects up to 30 pounds, occasionally 30+ pounds; bending and twisting at the waist, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; dexterity of both hands and fingers while performing duties; seeing to read, write and use the computer; hearing and speaking to exchange information, in person or on the telephone, and make presentations.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY:

The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.