Dean of Students

About the TeamACCEL Schools is seeking highly-qualified Dean of Students at Euclid Preparatory School in Cleveland, Ohio, dedicated to providing a superior education for all students! We are seeking a Dean of Students who is excited to create a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development.The Dean of Students provides support to at-risk students addressing conduct, discipline, or attendance issues while helping these students become more academically successful. The Dean of Students is responsible for creating classroom and/or school-based behavior models to promote a positive and healthy school environment.Be part of the difference at Euclid Preparatory Academy! Serving the Euclid and Northeast Cleveland neighborhoods, Euclid Preparatory Academy is an award-winning public charter school for K-8th grade students. Members of the school community contribute to a positive school culture where Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) is embedded throughout all programming. Euclid Preparatory Academy is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K-12 students throughout the United States since 2014.About the Opportunity:Demonstrate an understanding, respectful and receptive attitude toward the behavioral needs of students of various age groupsProvide expert knowledge of techniques needed to successfully complete effective Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), function –based interventions, and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)Meet with students whose behavior warrants intervention and develop individualized behavior tracking and intervention programs.Serve on IEP Teams and develop relationship with students requiring interventionWork with staff on issues such as: crisis intervention, learning and collaboration issues, and factors that can affect development and implementation of interventions.Serve as a consultant to administrators, teachers, and parents others in finding positive solutions for behavior modificationMonitors student attendance while developing Absence Intervention Plans, working to achieve school-wide daily attendance.Promotes school culture through daily practices, positive attitude and collaboration with students, families and staff.Maintain timely and accurate records and files consistent with school policies and proceduresParticipates in other duties such as school events, trainings, morning duty, dismissal duty, and lunch duty, as needed.About You:Bachelor's degree in education, social work, health, or other related field preferred.Intervention Specialist license preferredA minimum of three years' experience working with "at-risk" or "behaviorally challenged" children a teacher, social worker, tutor or mentor, preferably in a multi-cultural setting.Track record of building trust and positive relationships with students, parents, and colleaguesAbility to maintain composure and job performance under changing or stressful conditionsStrong written and verbal communication skills that reflect professionalism and tact at all timesProficiency in Microsoft Office productsAbility to pass federal, state, and local background checksAbout Us"We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances." – Ron Packard, CEO & FounderACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.We offer the following benefits:Life benefits – time & peace of mindPaid time offRetirement contributionsOptional Basic Life and AD&D insuranceVoluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locationsHealth benefits – stay well & thriveMedical, dental, and vision insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramVoluntary short-term disability insuranceVoluntary long-term disability insuranceCareer benefits – keep growingCareer advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionalsEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYIt is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person's race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.