Dean of Students
Company: Uncommon Schools
Location: Camden
Posted on: April 26, 2024
Job Description:
Company DescriptionUncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of
high-performing, public charter schools providing an outstanding
K-12 education in historically under-resourced communities. We have
proudly built schools that reflect our student population, with
more than 60% of our teachers and staff across our network
identifying as a person of color. Uncommon currently manages 53
schools serving 19,000 students in five cities: Boston, Camden, New
York City, Newark, and Rochester. We are proud that Uncommon
graduates persist in and graduate from college at five times the
rate of their peers nationally. We achieve this by offering strong
academic, co-curricular, and social-emotional learning that
prepares students for success in college and beyond.Job
DescriptionAt Uncommon Schools the Dean of Students (DOS) partners
with the Principal and Director of Operations to create a school
culture where students are actively engaged in academics and
excited to come to school. Our schools are a place where students
enjoy learning and engage respectfully with their peers, teachers
and community. Our Deans build strong relationships and a positive
school culture to ensure that all students embody the school's
values and stay focused on their journey to and through college.
The Dean will also lead initiatives around school culture, our
college preparatory focus, culturally responsive teaching, and
student and family engagement. As Dean of Students:
- You'll work closely with the Principal and Director of
Operations to establish a positive, achievement-oriented, and
culturally responsive school culture.
- You'll demonstrate mastery of our instructional taxonomy to
model behavior management best practices for teachers. -
- You'll support teachers in empowering students to meet their
full academic and personal potential.
- You'll navigate behavioral crisis-intervention and acute
behavioral issues, and you'll manage the school-wide behavior plan
utilizing culturally responsive techniques.
- You'll collaborate with teachers, students, and families to
create and implement individual behavior plans.
- You'll manage systems that support school initiatives that lead
to academic success for our students (e.g., attendance systems,
homework systems).
- You'll be highly present and visible during school hours,
constantly ensuring the school has an inclusive and joyful school
culture.
- You'll model the school's values and the standard for academic
and personal excellence.Qualifications
- Passionate commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools and
investment in our vision for being an anti-racist
organization;
- Unwavering belief in high academic and behavioral expectations
for all students.
- Exceptional time and task management skills;
- Ability to persevere despite uncertainty and unexpected
obstacles;
- Relentless drive to empower students academically and
personally;
- Self-motivation, desire to be a great teammate, and a strong
sense of personal responsibility;
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and
strong interpersonal skills with students, parents, colleagues, and
community members;
- Ability and desire to implement feedback from school leaders
and colleagues. -
- Requirements: -
- 3+ years of experience working with youth or teaching in an
urban district or charter school setting, with an explicit focus on
building rapport and trust;
- Proven track record of holding high standards and offering
emotional and academic support to students;
- Bachelor's degree is required; a Master's degree is
preferred.Additional InformationOur people are what makes us
Uncommon. -We believe our compensation philosophy and benefits
should reflect our values-equity, transparency, and clarity-to
enhance our ability to attract and retain talent and reward their
expertise. -Our staff receive best-in-class training, coaching, and
support to develop and operate mission-driven schools that provide
a high-quality education to our students and families.Compensation
for this position: -Candidates who meet all job description
requirements will likely receive an offer of $58,000. - The
starting pay will depend on various factors including but not
limited to relevant professional experience, education,
certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools. - To receive an
offer greater than $58,000, candidates will need experience beyond
the job description requirements, including time spent in a
directly equivalent role.Other Benefits:
- Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time and school breaks
(spring, winter, and summer)
- Extensive, best-in-class training and development - -
- Choice of 3 comprehensive health insurance plans
- Pre-tax flexible spending and health saving accounts
- Financial planning & wellness
- New Jersey Pension program
- 529 college savings program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness application assistance
- Financial - planning tools and assistance
- Dependent Care FSA, back up childcare and daycare
discounts
- Paid leave of absence -
- Fully paid parental leave
- Fully paid medical leave
- Additional paid Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance
-
- Mental health and counseling support + wellness
benefitsUncommon believes in the importance of being a diverse,
equitable, and inclusive organization that enables our students and
staff to thrive. We are committed to building an exceptional team
that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our
students. We also strive to ensure an inclusive community by
creating a space for meaningful dialogue about issues of race and
identity for our staff and students. As an equal opportunity
employer, Uncommon 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. We also ensure that individuals with
disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with
employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the
interview process and to perform core job functions. If you would
like to request an accommodation, please email
recruitment@uncommonschools.org.
Keywords: Uncommon Schools, Camden , Dean of Students, Other , Camden, New Jersey
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