Dean of Students
Dean of Students
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Job Description
Our Commitment:
Amber Charter Schools understands specific groups are subject to marginalization. We believe these powerful groups should be centered in our community and are highly encouraged to apply. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion creed sex sexual orientation/affectional preference gender (including gender nonconformity status as a transgender or transsexual individual and gender identity or expression) sexual and reproductive health decisions national origin ethnicity ancestry citizenship age familial status partnership status caregiver status pregnancy status uniformed service military and veteran status employment status disability political affiliation height weight or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law rule or regulation.
Position Summary
Are you passionate about building a joyful safe and achievement-oriented school culture The Dean of Students is a vital member of the schools leadership team working at the heart of our school community. Youll collaborate with students teachers and families to foster a positive environment where academic success and strong character go hand in hand. This is a leadership opportunity for someone who thrives on connection consistency and culture.
Essential Responsibilities
Champion a Safe and Supportive School Culture
- Lead in upholding our high behavioral expectations and cultivating a positive inclusive school culture where the Code of Conduct is clearly understood consistently promoted and equitably reinforced by both students and staff.
- Be a visible presence during key times of the day: arrival dismissal transitions lunch and recessensuring structure safety and joy.
- Maintain and analyze behavior data to guide proactive supports and targeted interventions.
- Serve as a thought partner on the School Leadership Team and Culture Committee helping drive culture strategy for all students.
- Collaborate with families to foster student growth celebrate milestones and reinforce our AMBER Way core values.
Support Teachers to Create Strong Engaging Classrooms
- Spend time in classrooms dailyobserve coach and provide actionable feedback that supports strong behavior management and student engagement.
- Guide teachers in differentiating instruction and extending learning for diverse student needs.
- Co-lead professional development that builds skills in classroom culture restorative practices and positive behavior supports.
- Provide timely in-the-moment support to classrooms; serve as the key point of contact for urgent behavior issues.
- Oversee student accountability systems including out-of-class consequences and suspensions.
- Develop and monitor individualized behavior plans in collaboration with students families and teachers.
- Serve as the critical point person for acute or crisis student behavior concerns.
- Assign and oversee out of classroom consequences including suspensions.
- Develop and monitor the implementation of behavior intervention plans in partnership with teachers parents/guardians and students.
Contribute to the Day to Day Success and Ongoing Evolution of the School
- Serve as a key member of the instructional leadership team.
- Models the schools values and standards for professional conduct; consistently demonstrates best practices for communicating with students staff and families.
- Support teachers in effective restorative practices.
- Collaborate with teachers and use data to identify students with complex/high needs and develop strategies to support these students.
- Execute special assignments and other duties as designated by the principal.
Minimum Experience and Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree
- 3 years experience as an effective impactful classroom teacher with a solid understanding of classroom management and its role in learning.
- Strong command of all Microsoft Office and Google drive programs.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with children staff and families.
- Complete and pass pre-employment fingerprinting and reference check process.
- Legally eligible to work in the United States.
Preferred Experience and Qualifications
- Masters degree in the field of education.
- 5 years experience as an effective impactful classroom teacher with a solid understanding of classroom management and its role in learning.
- 3 years of Dean experience.
- Experience planning developing facilitating and evaluating high-impact professional development.
- Ability to read write and communicate in Spanish.
Ambers Expectations
- Capacity to develop strong relationships based on trust respect effective communication and common goals.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a commitment to preserving a bold can-do culture that sustains the organizations core values.
- Collaborative decision-making style with a proven track record of working effectively with individuals at all levels to drive decision-making and results.
- Commitment to leveraging the existing strengths and supporting the continuous evolution of our communities students families and staff members.
- Regular attendance and punctuality.
- Professional appearance and interactions with all stakeholders.
- Organizational fit for Amber culture that is exhibit the Amber Traits of Achievement Community Responsibility Honesty and Respect.
Equipment
- Laptop Promethean board classroom and office equipment
Work Schedule
- 12 month work schedule
Work Environment/Physical Effort:
- Regularly required to sit stand for long periods of time walk climb stairs speak loudly and clearly visually observe hear operate a computer and other classroom school and office equipment reach with hands and arms bend down and must occasionally lift move and/or support up to 20 pounds. Work is being performed in a traditional multi-floor school environment with limited to no elevator access.
Compensation:
Amber Charter Schools strictly follow a salary schedule for each role to ensure our continued commitment towards pay equity. The expected salary range for this role is $87000- $92298 depending on verified relevant work experience highest level of completed education and required certifications and/or licenses for the role. This is an exempt position.
Who We Are:
In addition to Ambers competitive salaries Amber offers opportunities for supplemental compensation an excellent benefits package starting on day 1 including medical plans averaging a $55 employee contribution monthly for single coverage (with dependent options available and averaging $92-$124 per month) dental & vision coverage a 403(b) retirement savings plan with an organization-paid contribution after 1-year various supplemental benefit options such as life insurance short-term and long-term disability coverage pre-tax commuter & transit benefits and flexible spending/health reimbursement accounts longevity and referral bonuses generous paid time off access to a federal student loan debt reduction program professional development and a friendly work environment.
Employment Type
Student
