Dean of Students
Dean of Students
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16-06-2025
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Dean of StudentsOrganization OverviewSalem Academy Charter School (SACS) is a nationally ranked urban charter school north of Boston offering a rigorous college preparatory program to 480 students in grades 6-12. Since 2025 SACS has been committed to serving the diverse population of Salem. Through a unique integration of rigorous college preparatory classes with service to the community Salem Academy graduates informed articulate and proactive individuals of strong character. Salem Academy is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We seek to support a faculty and staff that reflects the rich diversity of our student body creating a culture and environment where diverse perspectives ideas and identities are valued and integrated into our way of working and educating students. Position OverviewThe Dean of Students is responsible for promoting and sustaining a school culture that supports students in reaching high academic and social expectations. The Dean must ensure that Salem Academy provides a safe well structured positive and orderly environment for all students and staff. Throughout the school year the Dean of Students works with all staff to ensure understanding and consistent implementation of all policies and procedures related to behavior and culture this includes supporting implementation on discipline issues observing classes providing training and giving feedback to address challenging behavior. The Dean is responsible for processing behavioral incidents that cannot be addressed within the classroom. They are also accountable for developing the systems and procedures necessary to track data related to student behavior and to use such data to drive program decisions. This role reports directly to and works closely with the Senior Director of Academics.. The Dean of Students serves as the administrative point person on behavior Dean of Students manages the Assistant Deans of Students and the Building Substitute/Sub LeadershipWork with the Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) to orient staff to schools policies and procedures regarding behavior and culture;Serve as the school CRA representative for behavior and attendance;Implement ALICE and fire drill procedures and drills for staff and students;Track manage and complete the data collection for the School Safety and Discipline Report annually;Revise the student handbook as and Supportive CultureDirectly supervise the Assistant Dean of Students and Substitute Coordinator;Work with staff students and families to promote a highly respectful school culture;Implement train and coach all staff on restorative practices;Work with staff to ensure understanding and consistent implementation of all policies and procedures related to behavior and culture throughout the school year;Serve as the administrative point person on behavior incidents;Process all students that are removed from class determine the appropriate disciplinary action record the incident in our SIS;Communicate with families and staff regarding behaviors incidents;Mediate student disputes in partnership with school adjustment counselors;Track analyze and manage data on behavior incidents and trends; Manage all reflections and suspensions;Support teachers on discipline issues including observing classes providing training and feedback;Create and lead Trends Talks in response to student data;Oversee Assistant Dean of Students in managing reflections and restorative consequences;Manage all suspensions and legal requirements and mandates related to suspensions;Lead safe and supportive professional development and implementation of actions;Assist in developing and orienting staff and students to a social and emotional curriculums;Partner with an outside organization in training implementing and sustaining a student peer mediation program;Family and Community Engagement: Ensures parents and community stakeholders are proactively engaged and invested in the schools culture and the School-Family-Community (SFC i.e. SACS Parent Organization) in fostering parent engagement and support for to systematically integrate feedback from families community members and other active participants of the school community around decisions or strong partnerships with community-based agencies and/or providersThe Dean of Students is a 12-month position and may also take on other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Leadership belief in our mission and vision: that all students can achieve at high levels Ability to promote a structured orderly safe and respectful school environment that fosters student-centered learning Demonstrated ability to connect with diverse students and families Demonstrated ability to lead coach and collaborate with adults from a diverse range of perspectives and backgroundsOpenness to change willingness to problem-solve and an interest in developing new ideas and programs Self-awareness humility and integrity in all interactions personally and professionallyOutstanding written and oral communication skillsThree or more years of teaching experience at the middle and/or high school levelLeadership experienceMasters degree preferredCharter school experience preferredBackground clearance Fluency in Spanish preferredSalem Academy Charter School values a school culture that celebrates learning and we believe that the adult culture in the school is the foundation of the schools success. The culture is based on mutual respect integrity professionalism a commitment to excellence a collaborative spirit and a sense of human kindness particularly as it relates to age-appropriate adolescent development. Salem Academy Charter School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race ethnicity religion gender sexual orientation national origin age disability marital status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws.
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