Dean of Students (18/19 SY)
Dean of Students (18/19 SY)
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AtAcero Schools we are what we believe.
Achievement We set goalsand do what it takes to achieve them.
Community We contributeto respect and serve in our communities.
Excellence We expect ourbest and strive to make our best even better.
Resilience We learn andgrow through adversity and challenges.
Optimism We believe inour ability to create the future we envision.
Position Description
Dean of Students
Salary:Competitive Salary and Benefits
Location:ChicagoIL
Reports To:Principal
How to Apply: Overview
TheDean of Students works with the Principal and Assistant Principal in carryingout the schools administrative academic and behavior programs. The Dean ofStudents understands and responds to the opportunities and challengespresented. The Dean of Students provides proactive leadership to engage allstakeholders in the delivery of programs and services to support the studentsacademic achievement personal and social development. The Dean of Studentsworks cooperatively with the principal leadership teamCase ManagerClinicians office staff teachers students and parents towards a positiveschool climate.
Weseek an individual who has successful experience in working with culturallydiverse families and communities. The selected candidate must demonstrate acommitment to strengthening parent engagement enforcing and holding highexpectations for students and supporting the leadership team withadministration organization and customer service.
Core Responsibilities
Area#1: Academic Programming and Academic Partnerships
- Attendcommunity events and build relationships with existing and new communitypartners.
- Developand facilitate student leadership through for example student council as wellas other initiatives.
- OrganizesCareer days and other one day workshops for students.
- Incollaboration with the Principal/Assistant Principal take responsibility forupdating the school website and social media presence regularly in an effort toengage parents and community stakeholders in our students activities.
- Maintainthe school event/program calendar.
- Planand execute at least one whole-grade level meeting and other events such asfield trip logistics the Scholastic Book Fair (ES) and other events.
- Leadand assist teachers with the implementation of classroom grade-level andschool-wide events (e.g. award ceremonies celebratory events etc.).
- Assistthe Principal and Assistant Principal to plan and evaluate school-wide eventsthat focus on student development school culture etc.
- Seekout and secure strong developmentally appropriate after school programmingopportunities for students.
- Seekout and secure grant opportunities in consultation with the External Affairsdepartment that provide support to the school and that are in line with theschools achievement plan.
- Ownafter school programming for students and families.
- Establishprotocols related to the use of the building after school hours aligned withnetwork policies.
- Serveas the point of contact for the facility during after school hours (until 6pm)when needed.
- Serveas the administrator on-site during after school programming when needed.
- Ensurenetwork athletic policies and procedures are in place and followed by coacheswho access the facility for athletic events when needed.
- Partnerwith the Maintenance team to ensure that facilities requests have been made andto ensure proper set-up of spaces for school events before during and afterschool.
- Takeresponsibility for requesting and securing security for all school events.
- Conductopen houses student tours and orientations when needed.
Area#2: Student Health and Well-being
- Actsas the Principals designee in administering medication.
- Supportsthe Case Manager in managing paperwork related to 504s and Allergies.
- Supportsthe Case Manager and Assistant Principal with the execution of drills relatedto student safety.
- Communicateswith teachers and families; serves as an additional advocate for the students.
- Providebasic first-aid to students and contact parents as needed.
- Whennecessary attends home visits with the principal.
- Supportsthe social emotional initiatives of the school.
- Establishesin conjunction with the Dean of Culture announcements and weekly communicationto families.
- Ifapplicable willing to support enrichment for social emotional instruction.
Area#3: Student Records Reporting & Office Support
- Promoteand maintain a positive and effective school climate by ensuring that allinteractions with staff students parents and the public at large are promptefficient helpful and friendly.
- Establishand maintain a professional cooperative working relationship with allstakeholders including but not limited to parents students staff andneighbors.
- Responsiblefor printing and monitoring progress reports report cards attendance lettersand credit recovery (HS).
- Responsiblefor tracking student attendance and work in conjunction with homeroom teachersto monitor attendance (i.e. tardy to school attendance and late pick up).
- Createreports and certificates related to student quarterly awards.
- Tracksteacher gradebooks grade completion and verifications.
Area#4: Office School & Student Support
- Supportschool-wide supervision duties including lunchroom coverage and front deskcoverage as needed.
- Sharein main office duties with specific regard to school compliance as directed bythe Principal/Assistant Principal.
- Collaborateas a member of the school leadership team by participating in (at least) weeklymeetings.
- Translatespoken and written materials when needed.
- Promotesattitudes behaviors and skills for improved learning.
- Work collaboratively with the diverse learning team to support student behaviorplans when needed in conjunction with the school leadership team.
- Manage the Office Coordinator.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelors Degree preferred
- Minimumthree years school or client-focused nonprofit experience (preferred)
- Experienceworking with adolescents and/or families particularly in traditionallyunderserved schools and communities (preferred)
- Bilingualin Spanish and English (strongly preferred)
- Must hold permanent residency in the United States.(required)
Physical Demands
The nature of the work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment and the ability to communicate and exchange information collect compile and prepare work documents set-up and maintain work files. Physical demands include the ability to stand bend reach high and low stoop and walk around the classroom 60% of the day. In addition candidates must be able to lift and/or push and pull 15 to 20lbs. for short periods of time and walk up and down stairs several times a day.
Working Conditions
Majority of work performed ina general office requires availability for extendedhours plus non-traditional hours required to perform requires participation and attendance atorganization-sponsored events and meetings.
NOTE: The foregoing list ofessential duties and responsibilities is intended to be representative of thetasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptiveof any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function doesnot preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if suchfunctions are a logical assignment to the position.
AceroSchools is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals. AceroSchools does not discriminate on the basis of race color gender handicapage religion sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin.
Employment Type
Full-Time
