Dean of Students

• Follow all safety procedures and track/file all documents required
• Oversee the School Security officer and motivate that person to support the Principal, Dean and Team Leader’s and the safety/climate of the school

Professionalism

• Maintain clear boundaries and professional demeanor with students, staff, and families when conducting/administering disciplinary consequences to students
• Complete additional duties assigned by the School Principal

Collaboration

• Problem solve with teachers on issues regarding student challenges to identify antecedents of poor behavior and develop plans for positive behavior
• Informally observe teachers on a regular basis and provide feedback on classroom management and interventions that may be needed for specific students or whole classes
• Model best practices in the classroom for classroom management strategies and tools to ensure student success and positive student teacher relationships
• Support teachers and staff to problem solve in their classroom with management plans before sending students to the office
• Collaborate daily with school site Leadership Team to complete leadership tasks such as planning and communicating school needs
• Collaborate with Student Services Staff to monitor behavioral needs in classrooms and create/document plans for success. Support IEP/504 meetings with research and information from the student’s files. Support and monitor all behavioral RTI data

Requirements (minimum)
Education: Bachelor's Degree (in Human Service, Mental Health, School Counseling, Social Work)

Qualifications

• K-12th Grade Education Experience
• 1 year experience working in urban setting
• 3-5 years of experience
• Technology demands: Proficient with cloud based software solutions ( GoogleSuite)

Physical demands
Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 30% sitting, 50% walking, and 20% standing

Benefits

• 25+ Paid holidays & 10 days PTO annually (in addition to summer break for educators/campus positions)
• 12 weeks family paid leave
• Comprehensive Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 403b match
  • Fully match up to 3%
  • 50% match up to 5%
• Professional development including tuition reimbursement
• Gym and wellness discounts
• And more

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EEO: Distinctive Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law.

Distinctive Schools is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Distinctive Schools will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact talent@distinctiveschools.org or call 773.828.4191

Distinctive Schools is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and accelerating the work of charter schools.

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