Associate Dean of Culture

Associate Dean Of Culture

Excel Academy was founded in 2003 with the mission to provide a high-quality education to students in East Boston and Chelsea. Over the years, we have grown from one middle school to a network of four schools with 1,400 students in grades 5 to 12. At Excel Academy Charter Schools, we believe that when a student has the support and tools to pursue a productive post-secondary pathway aligned to their personal identity and values, it can fundamentally change their life trajectory.

We present our students with educational experiences that allow them to grow and discover their best selves so that when they leave our halls, they can successfully navigate all of the post-secondary options available to them. At Excel Academy we learn from our students, families, and staff and make improvements. We have increasingly adapted to provide a holistic education that values our community as collaborators in the learning process, social-emotional support, equity for diverse learners, and fosters identity development. We prioritize an approach that is both rigorous and inclusive. Our team of passionate, intelligent, driven, and loving staff are at the core of the work we do.

Growth Happens Here.

Duties And Responsibilities

Proactively plan and execute systems to drive positive student behavior and create an academics-focused culture of achievement

• Support the Dean of Culture with analysis of student behavior data
• Proactively train key constituents in Excel's behavior systems
• Empower teachers as managers of student discipline and behavior
• Provide feedback to staff members in their classroom management during break, lunch, Focus, and instructional time
• Build strong relationships with staff members; seek feedback and provide feedback
• Ensure a cycle of communication with teachers following referrals
• Maintain a strong, public presence throughout the school day
• Plan, oversee, and execute designated Character Education program
• Enforce the code of conduct and maintaining a strong, public presence throughout the school day
• Oversee school-wide intervention and incentive programs
• Respond to issues relating to behavior or discipline
• Manage daily attendance and uniform referrals
• Support effective execution of student interventions and supports
• Serve as a productive member of the Excel Community

A minimum of two years teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred; the ability to speak Spanish preferred; measurable evidence of driving student achievement gains; a commitment to addressing inequity in education; an unwavering commitment to and belief in the mission of Excel Academy Charter Schools, including Excel's values and educational model; the ability to focus and thrive in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment; the ability to work effectively in a team environment and the willingness and desire to support others in doing their best work; and an entrepreneurial spirit that reflects an openness to change, a willingness to problem-solve, and an interest in developing new ideas & programs.