Bilingual Dean of Students (English-Spanish)

LEEP Dual Language Academy Charter School

New York, NY, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Education

Full Time

Job Description

Job Title: Dean of Students (DOS)

Reports to: Principal

Coaching and Support provided by: Principal

Employment Terms: 12-month position

Job Description: Under the direction of the Principal, the Dean of Students is responsible for overseeing and managing our Response to Behavior (RTB) system and plan of support at LEEP. This may include student conduct, discipline, safety, and well-being, as well as student activities and programs that promote a positive school culture. The Dean of Students works closely with students, parents, and faculty to ensure a safe and supportive learning environment and to help students achieve their full potential. The Dean of Students may also collaborate with community partners to provide resources and support to students and families.

Responsibilities

Student Support:

Discipline and Behavior Management:

Enforces the school vision and implementation of Responsive Classroom.
Fosters and supports consistency in academic and behavioral expectations in and out of class, school, and after-school program.
Develop, implement and enforce school-wide disciplinary policies and procedures as well as school wide systems & routines related to response to behavior.
Collect and analyze student discipline and behavior data to identify trends and areas for improvement. Use data to develop and implement targeted interventions.
Help develop and implement individual behavior plans and provide social-emotional support and guidance to students as needed.

Attendance and Chronic Absenteeism:

Takes lead in monitoring student attendance working with families to address underlying issues and ensuring timely intervention for students who have attendance difficulties.

Safety and Security:

Collaborate with school administration and security personnel to ensure the safety and security of students and staff.
Supports emergency procedures and protocols including safety drills, lockdown, etc.

School-wide Initiatives:

Leads the development, training, and implementation of all RTB (Response to Behavior) initiatives and programs including CICO.
Leads school culture initiatives that promote a sense of belonging and are aligned with LEEP's core virtues and mission statement.
Coordinate and oversee student activities, such as clubs, sports, and events.
Work with community partners, such as law enforcement agencies and mental health providers, to support student success and address community issues.

Family/Student Engagement:

Reinforce positive student behavior and establish rapport with students and their families.
Helps to maintain a safe, positive and orderly learning environment for staff and students.
Partner with the PTO leadership team to strengthen the school/home partnership.
Acts in a supportive role with the Principal(DSS) in working with parents, teachers, and the community to promote the effective flow of communication.
In partnership with school counselors, address the social-emotional needs of students through the use of research-based strategies.
Address questions regarding academic programming that families may have.
Execute plan for involving parents in students' academic and character development.
Conduct meetings with students and families.
Circulates throughout the day and is a visible presence in the school for staff, students, and families.
Review and provide feedback on Monthly Family Newsletter to ensure newsletters include information regarding cultural programming and tools families can use to support scholar learning.
Attends monthly Saturday Family Workshops (as designated by the principal) and other school community events (please note that some of these occur outside contracted work hours).

Staff Support:

Provide training on classroom management and behavioral interventions.
Observe, coach and mentor instructional staff to ensure that teachers are creating a warm, structured, and responsive classroom culture.
Provide bite-sized and actionable feedback to teachers using "Six Steps to Effective Feedback."
Anchor observations and feedback in the "LEEP Way" framework of instructional practices.
Monitor and assess teacher performance and report to the DSS via weekly one-on -one meetings.
Directly oversees the work and development of (1) Culture Associate as their direct report.
Assist teachers to develop strong partnerships with parents by enhancing communications
Monitor teacher communication with families to ensure all families receive at least 2 touchpoints monthly.
Support teachers with parent/teacher conferences.

Special Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

Has alignment to and a sense of urgency around LEEP Academy Dual Language Charter School's mission & core virtues
Has the ability to learn quickly and to be effective in a fast-paced, dynamic, entrepreneurial environment and is able to work autonomously and thoroughly, as well as take direction as needed.
Is deeply self-reflective, passionate and committed to world-class schooling and excellence.
Has a deep desire to codify best practices in instruction and leadership.
Is an excellent team player, always puts the team's goals first and works to support and motivate peers.
Has excellent project management skills with proven systems to maintain integrity and efficiency.
Is a leader with conviction who knows how to build relationships across teams and can inspire their school community.
Has grit and courage in the face of really difficult work.
Is a proven people manager with the ability to set measurable goals to promote advancement of their school community.
Strong interpersonal skills: The ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships with students, parents, faculty, and staff is essential.
Leadership skills: The Dean of students should be able to inspire and motivate others, and provide guidance and support to promote a positive school culture.
Knowledge of school policies and procedures: An understanding of school policies and procedures is necessary to enforce rules and regulations and ensure student safety and well-being.
Conflict Analysis and Resolution: The Dean of students should be able to identify and resolve student-related issues in a proactive and efficient manner.
Knowledge of student development and behavior: Understanding the stages of student development and behavior can help the DoS anticipate and address potential issues.
Strong organizational skills: The ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities is important for deans of students, who are often responsible for coordinating student activities and programs.
Emotional intelligence: Being able to empathize with students and understand their emotional needs is critical for creating a safe and supportive learning environment.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

The language of our school is Spanish. Maintaining the language in all aspects of the work is valued.
Work is generally confined to the school or campus, requiring those activities common to the environment.
Work requires sufficient mobility to patrol halls and school grounds, and to climb stairs in some buildings.
Lifting light objects may be necessary.
Operational duties such as arrival/dismissal duties & lunch/recess coverage duties will be required.
Some weekends and evenings are required.

Our investment in your Development & Wellness

We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that promote personal health, wellness, and development for our staff and their families including:

Paid Time off including personal time, sick time, and school breaks (The week of Thanksgiving, 2 Weeks for winter break, February/mid-winter break, and spring break)
Balance Fridays for Sustainability
Summer Break

Professional Development

Tuition Reimbursement
Full Day Professional Development Days
Grade Team Meetings
Coaching:

Live coaching
One on One coaching meetings
Peer observations

Health Benefits

Comprehensive Health Insurance Plans (including medical, dental, and vision)
Mental Health and Counseling Services provided by Health Advocate and Talkspace
Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 3% Employer Match Contribution available on Day 1 of Plan Enrollment

Compensation

The starting compensation for this role is between $100,000 to $130,000.00 per year. The starting salary will depend on multiple factors including professional experience, education, and certifications. This role is a full-time position.

Qualifications:

Master's degree in education preferred
Minimum 5 years classroom teaching experience required
School administrative or charter school leadership experience preferred
Experience in a dual language setting preferred
Must be completely fluent in both English & Spanish (speaking, reading, writing & listening)
student activities, and school/parent academic programs.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, other administrators, and the community.

Ability to multi-task and effectively communicate, both orally and in writing in Spanish and English languages.

Commitment to Diversity

LEEP Dual Language Academy Charter School is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national background, religion/belief, marital status, caregiver status, veteran status, disability, age, political party, or salary history.

If you are passionate about education and excited to make a positive impact in a diverse and multicultural learning environment, we encourage you to apply and join our team at LEEP Academy. Together, we can empower our students to achieve their fullest potential!