Dean of School Culture

ApplyJob TypeFull-timeDescriptionThe Academy Charter School offers a creative art curriculum in an environment where students are highly motivated in acquiring new skills. The academic program focuses on preparing students to use the acquired skills in the real world – college, work and beyond. The Academy employs caring and committed staffs who promotes excellence in the classroom to ensure that students can achieve at high levels.Position OverviewThe Academy Charter School Dean of School Culture understands and promotes the school’s mission, vision, objectives, and policies both within and outside the immediate school community. The Dean will demonstrate the qualities expected of all academy teachers in the areas of curriculum, instruction, assessment, classroom management, professional responsibilities, professional relationships, family involvement, and school community.Responsibilities & DutiesInstructional Planning Assists students in establishing high standards of conductProperly addresses the improvement of student attendance and disciplineReports illegal acts to the proper authoritiesCoordinates with other deans to ensure coverage at all school events at which coverage is necessary.Confers with students and parents on security mattersCoordinates with outside organizations and agenciesAssists in developing and administering practices dealing with campus control and securityPatrols buildings and groundsStudent Assessment Investigates student complaints and grievances.Interviews students and witnesses in disciplinary investigationsInvestigate, adjudicate, and monitor minor infractions of the school code in the form ofprogressive discipline such as detentions, classroom referrals, Saturday detention, and in-schoolsuspensionSuspends students from school in accordance with Board policy and state lawRe-enters students upon completion of out-of-school suspensions, facilitates student/teacher reentrymeetings, and provides Peer Mediation to resolve student conflictsMaintains disciplinary records required by policy, regulation, law or good practicePresents the school’s case in due process proceedings for suspension and expulsionProvide ongoing and timely feedback to students on their progress towards meeting expectations and achieving goalsCompletes all reports in a timely mannerLearning EnvironmentCreate, and manage a responsive learning environment that enables students to feel safe, to be creative, and to develop to their full potentialEstablish, model, practice and reinforce age-appropriate rules and discipline using school approved procedures; create and consistently use individual behavioral management plans as neededEnsure smooth operation of all classroom instructional functions without exceptionsStudent and Extracurricular Activities Create a sense of community and belonging for the students in their schoolEstablish connections and relationships among their students and the larger community that support the academic and social development of the student and contribute to achievement of overall school goalsStudent Support & School Culture Communicates with parents and teachers on student attendance.Investigates attendance issuesAssigns students appropriate consequences for truancyDecides if absences are excusable under state law and board policyAdvises students and parents on ways to improve attendanceOversees student attendance record to ensure all absences are adjudicatedCompares information or data with other records for verificationCommunicate effectively and maintain strong relationships with students, families, colleagues and administratorsEstablish, involve, and assist students in the development, maintenance, and evaluation of portfoliosOversee and assist with student arrival / dismissalWork closely with all members of school community modeling citizenship, collaboration and support of one anotherCounsels' individual students and, when necessary, works with administration to make appropriate referrals for testing, guidance or psychological counselingOther tasks as assigned by the AdministrationPay Transparency: The salary range for this role is $62,500 - $97,500. Base pay offered may vary within the posted range based on several factors, including but not limited to education, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.The Academy is committed to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.RequirementsAcademic & certification qualificationsBachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferredWork Experience & SkillsMinimum of 2 years of urban teaching experience requiredExperience working with at-risk student population in some capacity preferredEducational experience after college (fellowships, summer study, or graduate course work to pursue greater depth in a subject area, specific instructional methodology, curriculum development, special education, technology, etc.) preferredWorking knowledge and comfort level with instructional technologyStrong written, grammatical, presentation, and verbal communication skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills required to develop rubrics, examine data and metrics that will enhance student knowledge and promote performance of superior work productsProven ability to work collaboratively and flexibly with a diverse team of teachers and administratorsKnowledge of childhood development and demonstrated experience with executing planned lessons to meet the differential needs of each childSalary Description$62,500 - $97,500