The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth
(610) 277-3715 | [email protected]
JOB DESCRIPTION: School-based Restorative Practices Trainer/Coach
Title:
School-based Restorative Practices Trainer/Coach
FLSA:
Full Time
Reports To:
SVP, TLC Education Institute
Organization Summary:
Founded in 1970 by a behavioral health hospital and incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 1983, TLC is an entrepreneurial social enterprise committed to transforming lives and communities—one moment, one choice, one connection at a time. Headquartered in Pennsylvania, TLC operates across multiple states, providing K-12 alternative education, comprehensive mental and behavioral health services, coaching, counseling, and trauma-informed training. Additionally, TLC collaborates with school districts, universities, hospitals, police departments, and nonprofit organizations, offering consultation services to secure federal and state grant funding
Position Summary:
The RP Trainer/Coach will provide trauma-informed training and consulting services to staff at Red Clay Public Schools (“district”) in order to meet the requirements of the district’s STOP School Violence Grant. The multi-year grant, funded by the U.S. Department of Justice, provides funding to improve efforts to reduce crime in two High Schools and their respective communities.
The position requires a strong, multi-tasking, leader with an overarching commitment to public service and to the mission of the agency. Experience working in mental health and/or behavioral health coaching or teaching is required. Experience working with school districts, providing training, and navigating client relationships is preferred. The successful candidate must be relationship-oriented, organized, intuitive, flexible, and goal-oriented.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Coordination & Collaboration:
• Support/Coach a school-based team in implementing Restorative Practices Initiative
• Develop and maintain relationships with district and school teams to deliver high-engagement academic and social/emotional program.
• Collaborate with district personnel to schedule programs and meet grant deliverables.
• Develop and deliver training content on restorative practices.
• Monitor training effectiveness and make necessary adjustments for improvement.
• Seek approvals for contracts and expenditures requiring board approval.
Data collection & Tracking:
• Collaborate with evaluators to track all student-level and program activities, ensuring compliance with grant guidelines.
• Maintain accurate documentation of service objectives, outcomes and deliverables.
• Regularly review evaluation data with schools and recommend program improvements.
• Utilize data collection systems to measure and report outcomes to external evaluators and funding agencies.
Meetings & Reporting:
• Attend required meetings, trainings and conferences related to STOP School Violence Grants.
• Provide timely reporting to district leadership and external evaluators.
• Support in gathering and developing APRs.
Skills and Knowledge:
• Demonstrated ability in planning, organization, and decision-making
• Working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality of work
• Working independently, as well as in a team environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including delivering presentations to diverse groups
• Working well with organizations, staff, students, and volunteers
• Strong leadership, relationship and team building skills.
Education and Experience:
Required:
• Master’s Degree preferred in Education, Counseling, Social Work, or related discipline
• At least 5 years of experience in education or mental health profession
• At least 2 years of experience of coaching school-based teams
Preferred:
• Knowledge of restorative practices, social-emotional learning, mental health, and trauma-informed care practices
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with community organizations and the business community to build partnerships
• Experience delivering training programs including course development

Other Duties:
Please 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.
Hours of Work:
This is a full-time, Monday-Friday, working school hours
Work Environment:
Office and school settings
Travel:
Travel required within school district to deliver in-person client training and flexibility to attend special events.

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