Dean of Culture
Position Overview
Dean of Culture: The Dean of Culture will serve as a support to our commitment to our BelovED staff and scholars by always adhering to 3 guiding principles:
Expectations
Deans of Culture are leaders in the Academy. Accordingly, they are expected to model expectations throughout the day. This includes but is not limited to:
Ensure DOS Office is constantly staffed by one Dean of Culture Communicate home to families regarding consequences as needed Issue consequences to students as needed Ensures consequences are issued fairly and consistently based on the consequences chart
The Dean of Culture is charged with responsibility for: The professional development and coaching of teachers relative to classroom management; Serving as an expert resource to teachers on issues of scholar culture, classroom management, discipline, and building a relationship with their scholars; Observing teacher performance in the classroom and providing teacher performance data to their academy's Academic Dean / Principal, and to the School's Director of Education / Head Principal, in connection with the evaluation of their academy's teachers.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
It is critical that candidates possess:
Benefits
Dean of Culture: The Dean of Culture will serve as a support to our commitment to our BelovED staff and scholars by always adhering to 3 guiding principles:
- Embrace our BelovED mission to pave the way for our scholars to create their unique path to college and a life of exploration;
- Value authenticity, genuineness and collegiality in our interactions with each and how we embrace this work;
- Recognize each person's unique value and contribution to the BelovED community and the fulfillment of its mission.
Expectations
Deans of Culture are leaders in the Academy. Accordingly, they are expected to model expectations throughout the day. This includes but is not limited to:
- Being a model of BelovED's VIBE values
- Promotion of positive school climate
- Facilitating strong meetings (as needed) by having agendas prepared in advance and sending out action steps following each meeting
- Being on time and present during meetings
- Comply with HR protocols
- Monitor ISS room and ensure compliance
- Communicate with teachers regarding consequences and work for students
- Facilitate debriefs
- Monitor scheduling of debriefs-follow up with Dept. Chairs as needed
- Maintain fidelity of whole school initiatives and systems (ex. uniforms & ASR) and ensure expectations are upheld consistently
- Follow up with teachers when inconsistencies arise
- Establishes and maintains routines and procedures within the Dean's Office
- Organizes and maintains physical environment of the Dean's Office
- Develops and implements behavior plans to maximize student success
- Coordinates Weekly Reports to be sent to families via DeansList
- Plan and facilitate culture PDs for staff during Summer Institute and throughout the year
- Hold regular practice clinics for staff struggling with management
The Dean of Culture is charged with responsibility for: The professional development and coaching of teachers relative to classroom management; Serving as an expert resource to teachers on issues of scholar culture, classroom management, discipline, and building a relationship with their scholars; Observing teacher performance in the classroom and providing teacher performance data to their academy's Academic Dean / Principal, and to the School's Director of Education / Head Principal, in connection with the evaluation of their academy's teachers.
- Provide culture support to struggling teachers
- Observe at least 2 teachers per week who are struggling with management
- Observations are logged in Whetstone and communicated to the teacher's primary coach (dept. chair)
- Manage Social Work Department
- Manage Grade Level Leaders
- Coach 1-2 teachers as assigned by the Academy Lead
- Review referral data and compare behavioral data to academic decline
- Communicate behavioral data to staff
- Ensure that grade level leaders are incorporating behavioral data into grade level initiatives
- Manages the effective implementation of the DeansList program throughout the school
- Review master grade report to identify trends between behavior and academics
- Oversee GLLs cultural event planning
- Support the execution of grade level field trips and events
- Provide consistent presence during whole school moments (arrival/dismissal/lunch)
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
It is critical that candidates possess:
- A minimum of five years teaching and/or leading in a similar school environment;
- Significant experience and proven success regarding the job responsibilities outlined above; and
- A powerful commitment to the mission and goals of Beloved Community Charter School (you can read more about these at www.belovedccs.org/about-beloved)
- A powerful commitment to the mission and goals of the school;
- A commitment to preparing every student for college and to developing every student's
- values and character;
- Belief in a structured and predictable environment for children and a commitment to
- education standards, statewide testing, and accountability;
- A commitment to building student relationships and engaging parents/guardians in their children's education; and
- A clear record of elevating student achievement in an urban classroom, with a very strong understanding of pedagogy and how it can drive results
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Education and Training -
Industries
Primary and Secondary Education and Non-profit Organizations
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