About This Role
This role oversees student discipline, security, and the daily operations of the building. The Dean of Students coordinates student initiatives and activities related to the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), working to create an orderly, motivational, and aspirational school culture.
Responsibilities
- Implement consistent strategies for managing students with challenging behaviors in a deterring and therapeutic manner
- Enforce the code of conduct to maintain proper discipline and conduct
- Work with and assist staff in developing effective classroom discipline and organization
- Work with individual students or small groups to practice and reinforce behavior expectations and concepts
- Meet with parents and community stakeholders to understand student discipline and other external student needs
- Help coordinate and participate in MTSS throughout the building
- Work with Administration, Student Success Coordinator, and the Master Teacher to develop, implement, document, and monitor the school’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
- Ensure high standards of achievement for all students
- Ensure an orderly, motivational, and aspirational culture and a strong school community where teaching, learning, and healthy relationships can thrive
- Maintain good order and discipline among pupils, safeguarding their health and safety
- Create and submit weekly/monthly reporting to supervisor
- Prepare required reports and paperwork such as discipline and suspension reports
- Assist the Director with student suspensions and expulsions
- Maintain confidentiality concerning all student and staff information and in all professional matters
- Adhere to the appropriate code of ethics and student confidentiality
- Perform all other job duties as assigned
Requirements
- Passion for improving educational opportunities for urban students and for building a strong, mission-driven organization
- Commitment to continued personal and professional growth, and to the company’s mission, vision, and growth
- Experience working with student discipline, conflict resolution, and restorative justice practices
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
- Effective organizational skills with the ability to perform multiple tasks
- Proven, effective classroom management skills
- Passion for working with youth of various social and economic backgrounds, as well as academic and educational levels
- Willingness to go above and beyond to support students in achieving their goals
- Proficiency in the use of technology
- Data Driven Mindset
