Dean of Culture - Belmont Campus

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

The Dean of Culture plays a critical role in building a joyful, inclusive, and accountable school community where every student can thrive. By leading equitable discipline systems, supporting strong classroom cultures, and partnering deeply with families and staff, the Dean ensures that every student is known, supported, and held to high expectations. Through data-driven decision making, proactive communication, and collaborative problem-solving, this role advances a culture rooted in belonging, safety, and growth for all students.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure consistent, fair implementation of school policies related to student conduct and discipline
• Develop and execute proactive family communication plans and student recognition systems
• Model and reinforce strong staff and student culture
• Partner with the Assistant Principal of Culture to develop and present reports on culture, safety, and operations
• Collaborate with Instructional Leaders to conduct classroom walkthroughs and observations
• Prepare and share weekly culture data reports with the Culture Team and Leadership Team
• Analyze culture data with leadership to inform action plans and monitor progress
• Supervise arrival, lunch, dismissal, and daily transitions
• Oversee and manage discipline systems and programs
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in PowerSchool, including discipline, interventions, and suspensions
• Facilitate re-entry meetings following suspensions
• Lead student and staff mediations to resolve conflict
• Monitor and support intervention structures, including weekly reporting
• Respond to and support classroom removals, student escorts, and early dismissals
• Communicate regularly with families regarding student discipline; conduct meetings to develop support plans
• Address parent/guardian concerns related to student behavior
• Design and implement behavior interventions
• Collaborate with social workers, special education teachers, and case managers to implement individualized behavior plans
• Support and facilitate community-building meetings and initiatives
• Ensure proper implementation of school safety protocols (e.g., drills and emergency procedures)
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Strong and demonstrated commitment to advancing equity and justice in education and beyond
• Belief in restorative practices and cultural responsiveness in order to build student relationships and support students
• Strong instructional background - minimum of 3 years teaching experience required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience leading teams to meet common goals 
• Team player with strong interpersonal/influence skills
• Excellent organization and project management skills; ability to implement programs, manage details, and work independently; ability to develop, revise, and implement procedures and systems; and ability to manage multiple projects and set priorities accordingly
• Strong judgment and decision-making skills
• Ability to effectively interpret student/school data, including but not limited to academic, attendance, discipline, and survey data, and identify areas strength, need and growth
• Advanced knowledge of the G Suite 
• Bachelor's degree required
• Spanish-speaking required

Physical Requirements

• The nature of the work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment, and the ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile, and prepare work documents, set-up and maintain work files.
• Physical demands include the ability to stand, bend, reach high and low, stoop, and walk around the classroom 60% of the day. In addition, candidates must be able to lift and/or push and pull 15 to 20lbs. for short periods of time, and walk up and down stairs several times a day.

*The duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are intended to provide a general overview of the role. As the organization and the role evolve, the duties may be subject to change or modification to meet the needs of the business. Employees may be asked to perform other tasks not specifically listed, based on business requirements and operational needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Intrinsic Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Intrinsic Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Intrinsic Schools has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.

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