Dean of Culture

Description

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $95,000-$105,000 . Salary is commensurate with experience, education, and expertise. A competitive benefits package is also offered.

AMPS (Amethod Public Schools) is a mission- and values-driven organization. Our mission is to provide a rigorous college preparatory education and character development program that will prepare students from underserved communities to succeed in college and beyond. Our day-to-day work is embodied in a set of core values: Students First, Be Adaptable, Perseverance, Take Responsibility, and Commitment to Distinction. We are looking for team members who exude these values and a passion for our mission.

POSITION SUMMARY

To ensure that our schools are safe, predictable, and responsive for all students, the Dean of Culture and Community Schools Programs (“Dean”) will strive to create a structured, positive, and academically focused school culture. They will model how to build strong, mutually respectful relationships with students and families and support teachers to do the same. Own and direct the identification, development, and coordination of community resources and programs for students and families. Establish and maintain community partnerships, connect families to appropriate resources and services, and monitor, document, and report on resource utilization, partnerships, and outcomes. The Dean leads and owns school culture, ensuring that the school’s norms, systems, and practices create an environment that promotes student belonging, engagement, growth, and achievement.

This position requires a creative and inspiring professional with adult leadership experience, high energy, excellent organizational abilities, and a talent for creating a warm and supportive environment for students. The Dean will serve as a member of the administrative team dedicated to cultivating excellence throughout the school and community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implements a school-wide behavior management system with meaningful incentives and consequences
• Develops and administers disciplinary procedures in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws
• Supervises students on campus and monitors students during arrival & departure, lunch, recess, passing periods, and other activities; instructs students in appropriate behavior; disciplines students in accordance with established guidelines;
• Communicates high expectations for both staff and students and provides appropriate motivation to reach expectations;
• Conduct regular school and network walkthroughs to help staff maintain a high bar of excellence.
• Prioritize academic learning, resiliency, and support for students;
• Oversee the development and implementation of student supports, community resources, and intervention
• Ensure clear and consistent implementation of student accountability practices amongst staff
• Create, implement and maintain systems for collecting and tracking data on school culture metrics, including suspensions and staff /student attendance
• Support staff to create and sustain classroom management systems that ensure a focus on learning and student success;
• Facilitate faculty and staff development related to school culture and consistent enforcement of student discipline.

Site Administration Support

• Oversees the Student Study Teams and Multi-Tiered Support service model at site and PBIS
• Lead and coordinate partnerships with after-school programs, school staff, and external community agencies to ensure high-quality enrichment and extended-learning opportunities for elementary and middle school students, while coordinating college and career readiness programs, partnerships, and resources for high school students.
• Assist the Principal with creating and executing clear and consistent grading standards and practices for staff;
• Supervise the consistent and fair administration of school policies regarding student conduct and discipline, using restorative practices and PBIS
• Assist the Principal in staff classroom observations and instructional coaching as needed
• Make habits of scholars visible across the school through usage of signage
• Plans and leads team-building activities and opportunities that strengthen staff relationships, collaboration, morale, and school community culture.

Community Relations and Resources

• Works with the Family Staff Team (FST) to support parent trainings, workshops, and requirements (LCAPS, Single Site Plan, WASC);
• Serves as liaison to parents and facilitates parent education and involvement, including reinforcing the need for parents to support the school’s policies and practices for student discipline, dress code, homework, and events
• Works with Family Student Team (FST) to promote student outcomes, scholar habits, and school accountability
• Advances the educational mission of the school by participating in duties and responsibilities consistent with building, upholding, and promoting a strong community connection
• Maintains communication with the appropriate home office administrators, informing them of school activities and problems such as transportation, special services, discipline
• Keeps the community informed about school activities through newsletters, news releases, and attendance at parent meetings, etc.

EXPECTATIONS

• Establishes and maintains productive, collaborative relationships with others.
• Relates to students with mutual respect while carrying out a positive and effective disciplinary program.
• Models standards of ethics, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Meets schedules and deadlines.
• Excellent communicator with site and network-wide staff
• Plans and organizes work.
• Takes ownership of assigned directives and ensures they are carried through to completion.
• Maintains consistent, punctual, and regular attendance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree; Master's degree preferred
• Clear Teaching credential preferred
• Minimum of three years of school-wide and/or classroom teaching experience.