Dean of Students

Philadelphia, PA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 46000 - 60500

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Dean of Students

Full-Time 10 Month Level 2

Reports To: Director of School Culture

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Who We Are:

YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School is a tuition-free public charter high school with a singular focus on supporting youth aged 17-20 who have been pushed out of traditional schools. During our 1-year alternative program Youthbuild facilitates a warm loving culture that uses a variety of structures to build community such as a restorative-justice approach to discipline weekly community meetings and school-wide service projects. Students are empowered to attain their high school diploma and vocational certifications while receiving unconditional support by the staff around them. At YouthBuild we work intentionally to disrupt the cycle of poverty and support our students to achieve post-secondary success (4-year college 2-year college vocational training program or liveable wage job). Visit to learn more.

The Opportunity:

The YouthBuild Assistant Dean of Culture partners with the school staff to ensure that YouthBuild Philadelphia has a culture of high standards (respect excellence and perseverance). The Assistant Dean of Culture is responsible for assisting students with their arrival lunch community meetings dismissal and classroom transitions. The Assistant Dean of Culture will work with us to ensure that all YouthBuild students achieve academic and social-emotional success. This role requires frequent standing and regular movement throughout the building to engage with students and staff and to ensure a safe and welcoming school culture. The ideal candidate should be comfortable with a dynamic work environment that involves continuous mobility.

Who You Are:

You are/have

Invested in our core values - Respect Excellence and Perseverance.
Equity-focused and believe that all students can achieve.
Passionate about community service and civic engagement.
Excited to mentor students and support them throughout their time at YouthBuild and beyond.
Collaborative and dedicated to personal and professional development.
A Bachelors Degree preferred
At least 2 years of relevant work experience (working with adolescents in a school-setting preferred

Requirements

What Youll Do:

You will

Under the guidance of the Director of School Culture ensure a safe and responsive culture for all students.
Be highly present and visible during school hours and school-led events.
Assist in maintaining databases and with up to date student information on attendance discipline and merit records.
Assist in maintaining and monitoring safety by being accessible and visible in hallways classrooms during arrival/dismissal of students lunch periods after school programs including detention homework club etc.
Track student progress give frequent actionable feedback to students and communicate student progress to the greater community through PowerSchool.
Support student discipline with a restorative justice model.
Assist with school wide communication including school culture expectations student events and disciplinary hearing information.
Assist in planning and facilitation activities community meetings and events to build positive school culture.
Consistently communicate to staff about their mentees and any action taken with students.
Model effective appropriate engagement with all students at all times operating with warmth and high expectations.
Work enthusiastically with young people who are learning to be change agents in the community.
Work in inter-departmental teams to support the success of a group of students as they move through our rigorous program.
Participate in a highly collaborative fluid school culture that requires strong interpersonal skills and flexibility.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Culture.

What We Offer You:

Generous time off
Medical dental and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) savings plan with an employer match
Employer paid parental leave life insurance short-term disability and long-term disability
Educational assistance and professional development opportunities to enhance skills and career growth
Supportive and collaborative work environment
Strong community support and involvement

Salary Range:

New YouthBuild staff can expect a starting salary of between $46000-$60500 based on years of experience education and certifications if applicable.

During the application process applicants will have the opportunity to discuss our employee total rewards package and additional benefits.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race religion ancestry national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability marital status medical condition veteran status or any other basis as protected by federal state or local law.

Salary Description

Job Title: Dean of StudentsFull-Time 10 Month Level 2Reports To: Director of School CultureSupervisory Responsibilities: NoWho We Are:YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School is a tuition-free public charter high school with a singular focus on supporting youth aged 17-20 who have been pushed out of t...