Middle School Associate Dean

Job Description

Job Description

Classification 

Exempt, 10-Month Employee 

Reports to 

MS Principal

Overview

The MS Dean Associate is responsible for assisting and supporting the MS leaders with implementing the norms of conduct as they relate to the safety, behavior, and discipline of the students.

Upholding Systems and Compliance

• Assists in upholding school expectations, clear systems for arrival, lunch, recess and dismissal in collaboration with the MS Principal and the dean team
• Supports in student transitions to help the school community travel safely throughout the hallways
• Documents and maintains organized databases and up to date student information on attendance, discipline, and records  
• Meets within the dean-department to discuss school-wide issues, trends, and upcoming events

Fostering Positive Student Engagement 

• Promotes positive discipline behavior 
• Aids in the systems that support Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) and Restorative Practices with fidelity
• Ensures a high achievement culture
• Follows the guidelines presented in the Dr. Izquierdo Charter Schools Scholar Handbook
• Conducts restorative conversations between students who have experienced conflict
• Takes lead when applicable at student town halls and assemblies

Creating Strong Culture and Community

• Assists in the safety and well-being of the students
• Maintains and monitors safety and order by being accessible and visible in hallways, classrooms, during arrival/dismissal of students, lunch periods, after school programs, dean's office, detention, etc.
• Works closely together with colleagues to ensure consistency and discipline across the school
• Communicates with families positively to help deter misbehavior and focus students on the right path

Supporting Instruction

• May take an advisory class of scholars
• Supports the vision of the Dean and Leadership in executing activities/ assemblies/ initiatives that bolster student engagement and school culture
• Supports in enforcing classroom management best-practices school-wide
• Attends grade team meetings as needed, based on scholar behavioral trends and academic needs
• Completes any other tasks or duties as assigned by the MS Principal and the Leadership Team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, or on track
• Minimum of two to three years of related experience
• Experience in a school setting
• Bilingual/Spanish a plus 
• Successful experience in communicating with parents and students

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work 

This is a full-time 10 month position.  This is an On-Site position; no hybrid or remote.  The regular hours and workdays are Monday through Friday, 7:55 am to 3:55 pm in addition to any special events to which all staff are expected to attend.

Salary Range

$65,000 - $75,000 annually (Based on Experience)

Travel 

Minimum to no travel required 

EEO Statement 

Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.