Dean's Assistant - Middle School

Job Description Dean’s Assistant (Middle School):

Immediate Manager: Dean of Student Culture

Position Type: Full-Time

The mission of the Environmental Charter Schools (ECS) is to reimagine public education in low-income communities of color to prepare conscious, critical thinkers who are equipped to graduate from college and create a more equitable and sustainable world. Environmental Charter Schools (ECS) is a non-profit charter management organization with four free public schools in South Los Angeles.

Since its inception in 2001, ECS has provided a unique learning experience that utilizes project-based, interdisciplinary curricula to inspire our students to find authentic meaning in their studies. ECS proudly serves over 1,500 students at two middle schools (Gardena and Inglewood) and at two high schools (Lawndale and Gardena) and has been recognized for its ability to close achievement gaps for low-income Black/African American and Latino students. ECHS Lawndale ranks in the top 2% of public high schools in U.News & World Report, 100% of students graduate high school with the coursework necessary for admission to a four-year college or university, and 97% of students are admitted into a four-year college. Most of our students will be the first in their family to graduate from college.

Environmental Charter Schools is seeking a talented and dynamic Dean’s Assistant who is passionate about serving low-income students of color.

Supports implementation of the Discipline Process & School Safety Plan including: handling discipline situations, maintaining discipline paperwork, accurately inputting data into PowerSchool and additional duties as assigned.

Understands the developmental needs of middle school students.

Supervises students on campus before and after school; monitors students during lunch.

Helps with attendance improvement efforts.

Generally provides staff/teacher support as needed performing specialized projects or whatever may be needed.

Performs a variety of administrative duties to assist administration in maintaining school paperwork.

Model a personal code of ethics aligned with ECS Mission and Vision.

Minimum Education High School; College Degree or Degree in Progress Preferred.

Minimum Experience 1 year in school environment.

Employer-paid ECS life insurance.

• Voluntary Benefits (Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.).
• Generous time off program includes 22 holidays, sick leave and vacation.
• Support with application to loan forgiveness programs, and access to 403b Retirement Plans.
• Small Learning Communities with smaller class sizes and lower student to counselor ratios.
• Social and Environmental Justice Focus.
• Personal growth and enrichment opportunities.

This job primarily operates on a school site and in classrooms, and utilizes typical office equipment (computers, phones, photocopiers, etc.). Travel required for visits to other local school sites or the Home Office (as needed).

ECS does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of age, actual or perceived race, actual or perceived gender, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. ECS complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a disability. Human Resource administrator at View phone number on us.fitly.work.