Lynchburg City Schools
Restorative Clinician
Lynchburg City Schools, Lynchburg, Virginia, us, 24513
(SY 23-24) Restorative ClinicianGENERAL INFORMATIONTitle:
Restorative Clinician Department:
Student Services Salary Grade:
Grant Funded through June 2027
FLSA Status:
Exempt Site/Location:
Division Wide
Reports to:
Director of Student Services Date:9/9/2024POSITION SUMMARY
This position will be supervised by the Department of Student Services and building-level principals. Restorative Counselors will be responsible for providing small group and individual interventions to support mental, social, and emotional health services in LCS. This position will provide students with appropriate relational/emotional competencies, skills, and experiences to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. They will also enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society. This position will work with all stakeholders to ensure that identified behaviors are analyzed to develop effective and strategic modeling through consistent responses. This position will also work with contracted professionals to provide behavior support and intervention specific to behaviors that are displayed by each student. Restorative Counselors will also support the Restorative Academy, a new program for students who need behavioral and/or mental health support to build skills that will allow them to be successful at their base school. They will work to support students throughout the transition phase of the program.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSDemonstrates willingness to work with teachers/staff to help students develop and maintain appropriate behavioral expectations.Models behavioral, social, and emotional skills to assist in the growth and development of students. font-size: 10pt">Monitors student progress and collects behavior data for outcomes. font-size: 10pt">Works to achieve division/school/department objectives.Utilizes a variety of evidence-based prevention and intervention programs.Communicates objective(s) and purpose(s) of the expectations for all stakeholders.Response to Gaggle concerns (Gaggle is an internet filter that alerts school personnel of concerns with students' mental health needs).Mediate peer conflict. font-size: 10pt">Provides opportunities for student responses and gives appropriate feedback to students.Develops and utilizes effective intrinsic strategies for all stakeholdersPaces instruction to provide opportunities for student successEstablishes, communicates, and maintains high standards for responsible student behavior.Plans for and makes effective use of time, materials, and resources.Work cooperatively with special education teachers as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP)Demonstrates respect, consideration, and courtesy.Cooperates with other staff to exchange ideas.Accepts and/or professionally offers constructive suggestions.Maintains a learning environment that contributes to a positive school climate.Provides opportunities for success for all students.Maintains accurate records measuring student growthAdheres to board and school policies.Maintains professionalism during high-stakes situationsCommunicate with parents, students, staff, and community members professionally.Maintain confidentiality.Accepts and fulfills additional responsibilities designated by the Office of Student ServicesLYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES Personal Competencies
HonestyIntegrityEthicalEquity MindedEmotional IntelligenceCultural CompetenceSafetyQualityLeadership Competencies
Models Excellent Customer ServiceThinks StrategicallyShows InitiativeActs DecisivelyCommunicates EffectivelyWorks CollaborativelyResolves Conflict ProactivelyFunctional Competencies
Technical CapabilitiesComputer LiteracyData Analysis and ManagementFiscal Planning and ManagementProject ManagementStrategic Planning
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Candidate must possess a Bachelor's in Human Services.Candidate must possess or be eligible for a QMHP-C certification.Preferred knowledge/ experience in restorative practices for candidatesPreferred experience with trauma-informed practices
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Candidates must possess leadership and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, parents, and staff.
font-family: Helvetica, Arial, Sans-Serif">SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
NoneTRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
This position may require support for K-12 students at various locations.WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.OTHER DUTIESPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.AAP/EEO STATEMENTLCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.JOB STATUS:OPEN SALARY:Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales.DAYS: 210START DATE:2024-25
Restorative Clinician Department:
Student Services Salary Grade:
Grant Funded through June 2027
FLSA Status:
Exempt Site/Location:
Division Wide
Reports to:
Director of Student Services Date:9/9/2024POSITION SUMMARY
This position will be supervised by the Department of Student Services and building-level principals. Restorative Counselors will be responsible for providing small group and individual interventions to support mental, social, and emotional health services in LCS. This position will provide students with appropriate relational/emotional competencies, skills, and experiences to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. They will also enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society. This position will work with all stakeholders to ensure that identified behaviors are analyzed to develop effective and strategic modeling through consistent responses. This position will also work with contracted professionals to provide behavior support and intervention specific to behaviors that are displayed by each student. Restorative Counselors will also support the Restorative Academy, a new program for students who need behavioral and/or mental health support to build skills that will allow them to be successful at their base school. They will work to support students throughout the transition phase of the program.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSDemonstrates willingness to work with teachers/staff to help students develop and maintain appropriate behavioral expectations.Models behavioral, social, and emotional skills to assist in the growth and development of students. font-size: 10pt">Monitors student progress and collects behavior data for outcomes. font-size: 10pt">Works to achieve division/school/department objectives.Utilizes a variety of evidence-based prevention and intervention programs.Communicates objective(s) and purpose(s) of the expectations for all stakeholders.Response to Gaggle concerns (Gaggle is an internet filter that alerts school personnel of concerns with students' mental health needs).Mediate peer conflict. font-size: 10pt">Provides opportunities for student responses and gives appropriate feedback to students.Develops and utilizes effective intrinsic strategies for all stakeholdersPaces instruction to provide opportunities for student successEstablishes, communicates, and maintains high standards for responsible student behavior.Plans for and makes effective use of time, materials, and resources.Work cooperatively with special education teachers as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP)Demonstrates respect, consideration, and courtesy.Cooperates with other staff to exchange ideas.Accepts and/or professionally offers constructive suggestions.Maintains a learning environment that contributes to a positive school climate.Provides opportunities for success for all students.Maintains accurate records measuring student growthAdheres to board and school policies.Maintains professionalism during high-stakes situationsCommunicate with parents, students, staff, and community members professionally.Maintain confidentiality.Accepts and fulfills additional responsibilities designated by the Office of Student ServicesLYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES Personal Competencies
HonestyIntegrityEthicalEquity MindedEmotional IntelligenceCultural CompetenceSafetyQualityLeadership Competencies
Models Excellent Customer ServiceThinks StrategicallyShows InitiativeActs DecisivelyCommunicates EffectivelyWorks CollaborativelyResolves Conflict ProactivelyFunctional Competencies
Technical CapabilitiesComputer LiteracyData Analysis and ManagementFiscal Planning and ManagementProject ManagementStrategic Planning
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Candidate must possess a Bachelor's in Human Services.Candidate must possess or be eligible for a QMHP-C certification.Preferred knowledge/ experience in restorative practices for candidatesPreferred experience with trauma-informed practices
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Candidates must possess leadership and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, parents, and staff.
font-family: Helvetica, Arial, Sans-Serif">SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
NoneTRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
This position may require support for K-12 students at various locations.WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.OTHER DUTIESPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.AAP/EEO STATEMENTLCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.JOB STATUS:OPEN SALARY:Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales.DAYS: 210START DATE:2024-25