[School Year 2025-2026] Dean of Social Emotional Learning and Community
[School Year 2025-2026] Dean of Social Emotional Learning and Community
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$ 100000 - 116000
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Posted on :
11-05-2025
Job Description
Originallyfounded in 1991as Harlem RBI DREAM has grown to annually serve more than 2500 youth across East Harlem and the South Bronx through a network of seven PreK12 extendedday extendedyear DREAM Charter Schools and community sportsbased youth development programs. Through our commitmentto rigorous academics socialemotional learning deep family and community engagement and health and wellness we create lifelong learners who are equipped to fulfill their vision of success in and out of the classroom. We dream big as well with an aggressive fiveyear plan to expand to serve 3500 students across seven schoolsgrowing our organizations impact and leveling the playing field for all children. To learn more visit .
The Dean of SEL and Community will be responsible for leading DREAMs socialemotional Learning Program and driving a positive culture for school community staff families and students. The ideal candidate is a reliable team player with deep expertise in and commitment to positive youth development and SEL.
Start Date: June 30th
Responsibilities
- Management and Leadership:
- Serve as a member of the School Leadership Teams;
- Supervise and provide professional development of the Family Engagement Managers to ensure strong family partnership and engagement and strong family satisfaction;
- Supervise the schoolbased Mental Health Providers and SEL Specialists to ensure high quality tier 2 and tier 3 SEL and mental health services; including ensuring all IEP mandates are met and compliance with SPED requirements;
- Conduct walkthroughs review student life data systems collaborate with other Leadership Team members and drive changes as needed to improve student culture outcomes.
- Drive SocialEmotional Learning Program & Positive School Culture:
- Design and Lead the execution of positive culture initiatives and systems to build positive community among staff families and students (community gatherings family events staff SEL student incentive systems);
- Lead execution of the SEL curriculum in Advisory Homeroom and SEL intervention that drives student socialemotional development;
- Design lesson plans aligned with DREAMs network SEL vision for teachers and SEL Specialist;
- Collaborate with Academic Deans to utilize student academic and social emotional learning achievement data to customize and improve instruction;
- Drive the execution of SEL data systems including SEL data administration and collection data analysis continuous improvement and action planning;
- Provide coaching and professional development for school staff to improve the execution of SEL programming (e.g. observation and feedback whole group PD);
- Additional duties related to the running of the school as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree required preferably in education social work youth development or related field; advanced degree in an education field preferred;
- Minimum 5 years experience working with and engaging youth families and teachers with at least 2 years in a management role managing fulltime teams to outcomes;
- Successful experience in people management and/or coaching and leading professional development in large group small group and oneonone settings strongly preferred;
- Strong track record of success and achievement orientation;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Airtight follow through;
- Outstanding organizational skills and airtight follow through including the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment;
- Strong critical thinking skills including the ability to independently solve problems;
- Successful experience leading professional development in large group small group and oneonone settings;
- A desire to make a difference in the lives of our students families and community;
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred;
- Selfstarter and ability to innovate and think creatively;
- Deep embodiment of DREAMs organizational values of teamwork diversity integrity and fun;
- A strong belief in the mission and values of DREAM including the desire to make a difference in the lives of our students families and community.
Working Expectations
- InPerson work at the school site to manage the functioning of both the day school and support with our afterschool Extended Learning program (through a rotating day of 9:00am 6:00pm).
- Additional early morning and/or evening work for example on critical days such as state testing days will be required.
Benefits and Paid Time Off
- We offer comprehensive benefits including:
- Flexible Medical Health Planssubsidizing the majority of costs for the employee their spouse/domestic partner and children;
- The ability to select between a variety of medical plans according to what best suits the employees needs;
- Dental and vision plans;
- Disability benefits;
- Life insurance;
- Up to 12 weeks fully paid of Parental Leave;
- Flexible spending account options;
- Pretax commuter benefits (parking and transit);
- Fitness and entertainment discounts;
- A variety of support through our employee assistance program (EAP);
- A 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching up to 4% after one year of employment;
- Referral bonuses;
- Schoolbased 12month employees have approximately 48 days off throughout the school year including holidays school breaks personal days and wellness days;
- Benefits are subject to change.
Compensation
- DREAM offers a competitive salary commensurate with relevant experience with the potential for an annual performancebased increase. The incoming salary range for this position is $100000to $116000 per year. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary closer to the start of the range depending on qualifications internal equity and the budgeted amount for the role. All staff are eligible for annual performancebased increases. Because we value staff tenure in each role we do not currently cap salary ranges.
Our Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion
At DREAM diversity equity and inclusion are a matter of mission.
From our schools to our playing fields DREAM is committed to building a team where each individual can bring their full identity and experience to work because representation mattersit enriches our team culture enhances our ability to innovate and strengthens our impact in and out of the classroom. DREAM engages staff that represent and appreciate the diversity of our majority Black and Hispanic student body while working to ensure that our practices are equitable welcoming and productive. We are dedicated to creating a world where youth especially youth of color have permission to dreamalong with the tools and opportunities to make their dreams reality.
DREAM Maxims
All Kids Can. This Kid Can.
DREAM is Family.
Fun is a Serious Value.
Teamwork Makes the DREAM Work.
Fail. Persist. Exceed.
DREAM Big.
Applying to DREAM
We know applying for a new job can be a daunting process. In addition studies have shown that historically underrepresented individuals often only apply to roles if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage all applications! You may be just the person we need. If you have any questions about your application or interview process do not hesitate to ask your recruiter; we are here to help!
DREAM provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact your recruiter.
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