Restorative Coach Part Time - Burks Elementary

MCKINNEY ISD

JOB TITLE: Restorative Coach
EXEMPTION STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Director of Guidance & Counseling
PAY GRADE: Hourly – Part Time
DEPT/SCHOOL: Central Office - Student Support /Campus
DATE REVISED: November 2025

Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Work with elementary students to develop prosocial behavioral competencies and skills to achieve school success.

• Work hours: 30 hours per week, from 8 AM to 2 PM, following the MISD instructional calendar. Any potential overtime must be approved in advance by the supervisor.
• Pay rate: $35 per hour.
• Funds: grant-funded pending further grant availability and program success.
• Other: eligible for benefits if the employee works more than 10 hours per week and is TRS eligible.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Education, Counseling, Social Work, Human Services, or a closely related field (preferred)

Have 9 hours or more in master’s level coursework from an accredited college or university with a major in Education, Counseling, Social Work, Human Services, or a closely related field (preferred)

Valid Texas teaching certificate (preferred)

Valid ESL Supplemental certificate (preferred)

Valid Special Education Supplemental (preferred)

Master’s degree in counseling (preferred)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to instruct students in social skills and emotional regulation strategies

Competence in implementing positive behavior supports

Capacity to implement de-escalation techniques as needed

Skill in facilitating small group instruction

Awareness of restorative practices and conflict resolution principles

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Willingness to attend specialized training for crisis intervention

Bilingual (preferred)

Experience:

Professional experience in the school setting (preferred)

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Apply specialized knowledge and skills to assist students in developing prosocial behaviors.
• Work individually and in small groups to provide positive behavior support and direct instruction in prosocial skills.
• Provide students with individual coaching and support using restorative practices to help them navigate and resolve conflicts.
• Support healthy co-regulation through your own practice of calm alertness, self-discipline, and emotional control under stress.
• Consult with and support campus staff including administrators, counselors, and teachers as they respond to parent and student needs.
• Collect data to assist in developing appropriate behavior interventions.
• Work with the campus nurse, counselor, or other staff to refer students and parents to appropriate school-based services and community resource providers as needed.
• Under the direction of the counselor, provide parent and family engagement activities related to parenting knowledge and skills, including child development, home and family living, and age-appropriate career and college readiness skills.
• Coordinate with special populations as needed as well as the student’s teachers to assist students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Instructional Strategies

• Plan and use appropriate instruction and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflects understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned. Consult as requested with teachers regarding planned instruction differentiation, accommodations, or other student supports.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, Board policies and administrative regulations, and teachers’ instructions.
• Use technology to strengthen the learning process.

Communication

• Establish and maintain professional communication with parents, students, principals, counselors, nurses, staff, and teachers.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Maintain confidentiality as appropriate.

Professional Growth and Development

• Attend professional training as required.
• Keep informed of and comply with state, District and school regulations and policies.
• Compile, maintain and file all physical and digital reports, records and other documents as required.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment.
Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
Motion: Frequent walking, climbing stairs, and driving.
Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than I5 pounds).

Environment: varied environmental settings (school and student homes and apartments), indoor and outdoor spaces, regular exposure to noise.

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board Policy on Evaluations