Middle School Dean

Education: Junior-High School

DEAN of SCHOOL CULTURE
 
PRIMARY FUNCTION
The Dean of School Culture (Teacher Supports) is an experienced educator who is skilled in creating a strong school culture and sense of community.  This Dean will be responsible for leading classroom management and professional development initiatives that will result in a positive school culture.
 
REPORTS TO
Middle School Director or High School Director
 
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT
10 months; extended day (8:00am-5:00pm)
 
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
 

• Ability to inspire others
• Experience in peer mediation and other conflict resolution methods
• Flair for innovative and creative behavior modification strategies
• Minimum of 5 years classroom teaching experience, preferably in an urban setting
• Passion for working with middle/high school aged children
• Preference for bilingual candidate
• Proven strength in classroom management and discipline skills

 
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. School Culture
 

• Collaborate with the other Deans of School Culture (middle and high school) on a regular basis to establish school wide culture and outreach.
• Establish a positive, structured, and fun school culture.
• Motivate and guide students to become their best selves.
• Plan, design and implement a school-wide discipline plan.
• Research and develop character education plan to inform Advisory lessons.

 
2. Students:
 

• Create, implement, and monitor individual behavior plans.

• Lead as the point person for discipline issues in the school.
• Plan and execute incentive programs, field trips, and activities.
• Track trends in behavior and develop interventions.

 
3. Teachers:
 

• Create professional development opportunities for teachers regarding classroom management, community building, and school culture.

• Lead as the point person for classroom management issues in the school.
• Track trends in classroom management and develop interventions.

• Work with teachers to improve their practice with regards to classroom management, relationships with students, and school culture.

 
 
4.  Parents:
 

• Collaborate with parents to implement behavior plans.
• Establish strong parent-school relationships.
• Meet with parents regarding student behavior.
• Plan, develop, and execute parent workshops in collaboration with social workers.

 
5.  Administrative:
 

• Attend special school events (Talent Show, Prom, etc.).
• Create, maintain, and update accurate student records, documenting all aspects of the incidents and interventions.
• Participate in child study teams and referral process, as needed.
• Provide reports of incidents and interventions on a monthly basis.
• Supervise students during assemblies, breakfast, lunch, recess, transitions, detention, and suspension.
• Teach classes on an as needed basis.

 
 
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
 

• Demonstrate good judgment and good problem-solving skills
• Direct and instruct others
• Follow safety procedures and written and verbal instructions
• Inspire trust with students, parents, and colleagues
• Make independent decisions
• Organize tasks, set priorities and meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks
• Plan, organize, develop and conduct a comprehensive student management program which leads to a positive school culture
• Respond appropriately to evaluation and changes in the work setting
• Work autonomously within school established guidelines and policies
• Work effectively with staff, students, and public