Assistant Dean of Students

The Opportunity: The Assistant Dean of Students provides vital leadership to our school that fosters a culture that aligns with PLA's core values (respect, determination, children first, gratitude, and continuous improvement). Our Dean of Students is responsible for the implementation of strategies and programs that motivate and inspire our students to be scholars, including facilitating the development of student character and ensuring a positive and structured environment that creates the conditions for learning.


The Details:


Key Deliverables:

• Provides training and leadership for staff and scholars with PBIS initiatives
• Collaborates with PBIS Committee for effective implementation of PBIS initiatives
• Provides leadership and assists administration in monitoring accountability of scholars' behavior
• Leads communication and fidelity of school-wide established routines and procedures
• Assists teachers with de-escalation strategies and PBIS tactics in the classroom
• Demonstrates a high level of support and enthusiasm for PLA initiatives and culture/climate efforts

Experience and Education Requirements:

• A passion for working with students and families in under-served communities
• Active teachers' license, counselors' license, or MSW
• Minimum 3 years of teaching or related experience in counseling or social work
• Must possess successful experiences working with a diverse population of scholars and faculty
• High level of detail orientation and sound organizational skills
• Strong communication, feedback, and facilitation skills
• Strong interest and willingness to serve in a strategic leadership role on behalf of Phalen Leadership Academies

The Network:

PLA is a transformative education nonprofit changing communities across the country by providing a depth of resources not found in the traditional education model. In addition to serving as one of the country's best turnaround school operators and successfully launching charter school start-ups, PLA also provides our school communities with a successful, research-based summer learning program (Summer Advantage), a successful Reading and Math Intervention program (Reading and Math Advantage), and a workforce development program (PLA University) that provides expanded opportunities for our high school graduates, along with the family members of our current staff and students. This menu of programs and services is unique to our network, sets us apart from other organizations, and provides expanded opportunities for our staff through career advancement opportunities, and expanded income opportunities.


The Campus:


Discovery Creative Pathways (DCP) Harper Woods is a tuition-free charter school supporting K-8 scholars in the Harper Woods, MI area. Through a rigorous curriculum and high-quality instruction, our educators foster a love for learning. DCP Harper Woods embraces innovative teaching methods and technologies to enhance the learning experience and prepare students for the challenges of the future.

Offering a wide range of extracurricular activities, such as Girls/Boys Basketball, Soccer, Dance, Martial Arts, Drama Club, Cheerleading, Garden Club, and Tutoring. These activities make our school unique by providing opportunities for students to develop their skills, explore new interests, and build social connections. DCP Harper Woods prides itself on its ability to work closely with support staff, educators, and families to create a sense of joy and belonging for all scholars.

Compensation and benefits:

PLA Dean of Students receives a base salary that is competitively aligned to the market. In addition to a base salary, PLA School Leaders receive:

• Competitive Compensation
• Benefits - Healthcare, vision, and dental insurance
• Monthly professional development opportunities including participation in our annual Leader Institute
• Opportunities to collaborate and brainstorm with other School Leaders in the network
• Incentive and bonus opportunities

PLA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.


Please read carefully.

Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is an equal opportunity employer. PLA does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.

By completing this application you understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for PLA to hire me. If hired, I understand that either PLA or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of PLA has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

You attest by applying to this position that you have given PLA true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize PLA to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.