This leadership post supports students from Kindergarten through Eighth grade, fostering a positive, safe, inclusive, and student-centered school culture. The Dean serves on the school leadership team, collaborating with students, staff, families, and community partners to promote student success through positive behavior support, attendance initiatives, restorative practices, social-emotional learning, and student engagement.
Responsibilities
Promote practices that support the academic, social, emotional, behavioral, and developmental growth of students in grades K–8
Utilize age-appropriate strategies and interventions that foster student engagement, self-regulation, responsibility, and success
Collaborate with teachers, counselors, and families to identify and address student developmental needs
Support students in developing positive relationships, self-advocacy skills, resilience, and responsible decision-making
Lead the implementation of schoolwide behavior support systems that create safe, predictable, and supportive learning environments
Implement and oversee student discipline procedures consistent with school policies and restorative practices
Conduct investigations related to student behavior, school climate concerns, and student misconduct
Utilize proactive and restorative approaches to address student behavior and promote positive decision-making
Monitor behavioral and attendance data to identify trends, evaluate interventions, and support data-driven decision-making
Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of individualized behavior support plans and interventions
Collaborate with teachers, counselors, special education staff, and families to support students experiencing behavioral, social-emotional, or attendance challenges
Coordinate and support Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III behavioral interventions within the school's MTSS framework
Participate in Student Success Team (SST), MTSS, and intervention meetings to develop and monitor student support plans
Provide ongoing coaching and support to teachers regarding classroom management, behavior support, and student engagement practices
Conduct classroom observations focused on classroom culture, student behavior, and student engagement
Partner with teachers to develop action plans that strengthen classroom management and improve student outcomes
Model effective behavior support practices and assist teachers in implementing evidence-based strategies with fidelity
Facilitate professional learning opportunities related to behavior management, restorative practices, MTSS, student engagement, and school culture
Support new teachers through mentoring and coaching focused on establishing positive and productive classroom environments
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Build staff capacity through coaching, collaboration, feedback, and professional learning
Lead initiatives that promote a positive, safe, inclusive, and student-centered school culture across grades K–8
Develop and implement systems that recognize and celebrate student achievement, leadership, character, citizenship, attendance, and positive behavior
Coordinate student engagement activities, assemblies, recognition programs, and culture-building events
Support implementation of social-emotional learning and student wellness initiatives
Monitor school climate data and collaborate with school leadership to improve student engagement, belonging, and connectedness
Assist in maintaining a safe, orderly, and welcoming school environment
Support emergency preparedness, crisis response procedures, and student safety initiatives
Supervise student arrival, dismissal, lunch periods, recesses, assemblies, and school events as assigned
Serve as a liaison between students, families, teachers, administrators, and community partners regarding student support needs
Build positive and productive relationships with families through proactive communication and collaboration
Facilitate parent conferences, problem-solving meetings, attendance meetings, and restorative conversations
Develop and implement strategies and interventions to improve attendance
Monitor attendance, tardiness, and chronic absenteeism trends and collaborate with families to address barriers to attendance
Connect families with school and community resources that support student success
Serve as a member of the school leadership team and collaborate with administrators to ensure consistent implementation of schoolwide expectations and practices
Support school improvement initiatives and organizational goals through collaboration, communication, and shared leadership
Requirements
Bachelor
Minimum of 5 years of successful education experience
Experience working with Elementary and/or Middle School students
Valid California Teaching Credential
Understanding of the academic, social, emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs of students in grades Kindergarten through Eight
Knowledge of appropriate age practices that support student growth, engagement, self-regulation, and success
Strong understanding of evidence-based behavior support practices and strategies that promote positive student outcomes
Knowledge of proactive classroom management, positive reinforcement systems, restorative practices, de-escalation techniques, social-emotional learning, and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
Understanding of student behavior, behavior functions, and the relationship between behavior, learning, engagement, and school success
Ability to collect, analyze, and utilize behavioral and attendance data to identify trends, monitor interventions, and support decision-making
Experience, training, or demonstrated ability to learn how to develop, implement, and monitor individualized behavior support plans in collaboration with teachers, families, counselors, and special education staff
Knowledge of schoolwide behavior systems and practices that create safe, predictable, and supportive learning environments
Ability to coach, mentor, and support teachers in implementing effective classroom management and behavior support practices
Skill in observing classroom instruction and learning environments to identify opportunities for improving student engagement, behavior, and classroom culture
Ability to provide constructive feedback, facilitate reflective conversations, and support continuous improvement in classroom practices
Ability to model evidence-based behavior support strategies and assist teachers in implementing those practices with fidelity
Knowledge of adult learning principles and effective coaching practices builds teacher capacity and confidence
Ability to design and facilitate professional learning related to behavior management, student engagement, restorative practices, and MTSS
Knowledge of practices that foster positive school culture, student belonging, engagement, and connectedness
Understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practices that support all students
Ability to establish and maintain high expectations while building positive relationships with students, families, and staff
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to build collaborative relationships with students, families, teachers, counselors, administrators, and community partners
Ability to effectively resolve conflict and facilitate productive problem-solving conversations
Strong leadership and organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills
Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and staff
Ability to analyze data and use information to drive decisions and interventions
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail
Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and student-centered decision-making
Nice to have:
Master
Experience supporting student behavior, attendance, school culture, student engagement, or social emotional learning initiatives
Experience coaching or mentoring teachers
Administrative Services Credential from California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
403 (b) Retirement Plan
Employer-Paid Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
School's First Credit Union Membership
Before and after school childcare
Important Details
Schedule: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Employment type: Full-time, exempt
Length of Work Year: TBD
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
Regularly required to sit, stand, twist, turn, bend, walk, talk, hear, and reach with hands
Regularly required to operate a computer and other office equipment
Regularly required to see and observe students, walk and/or stand for extended periods of time, and hear and speak to exchange information
Regularly required to possess dexterity of hand and fingers, kneel, bend at the waist, sit on the floor, climb stairs and reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally to perform assigned duties; lift light objects
Regularly required to speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in indoor and outdoor classrooms
Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
Duties are normally performed in a school, classroom, playground and/or other outdoor settings
Duties may be performed in seasonal heat, sun, and cold
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
About the Company
Community Roots Academy is an equal opportunity employer.
