Assistant Dean of Students

About the role

The Assistant Dean of Students at Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School (SLA) works closely with the Dean of Students to compile and analyze school, class, and gender-specific discipline data. This role involves advising parents, administrators, and other staff on scholar discipline, implementing best practices, and assisting in staff development.

Responsibilities

• Works with Dean of Students to Compile and analyze school, class, and gender-specific discipline data, summaries, and trends to assist in develop responsive prevention and intervention strategies.
• Advises parents, administrators, and other staff regarding scholar discipline.
• Implement use of resources, models, and best practices for improving student discipline and school climate as identified by Dean of Students and/or Principal.
• Affords and facilitates school staff in implementing applicable resources and models.
• Affords assistance and development on scholar disciplinary procedures, and policies.
• Enacts Scholar Code of Conduct.
• Maintains school-wide uniform compliance and communicates violations to families.
• Monitors and helps maintain merit system that facilitates use of school store and merit trips.
• Affords supervision and monitoring of multipurpose room activities such as the morning admissions and lunch/recess programs.
• Maintains supervision and monitoring of the dismissal process.
• Affords supervision and monitoring of climate staff's fulfillment of roles and responsibilities – directly communicates concerns to Dean of Students and Principal.
• Serves as a resource for building staff and administrators in working with scholars, creating a positive school climate, and helping scholars develop a positive self-concept.
• Participates in the development of positive behavior support systems and development of intervention strategies in conjunction with classroom teacher and Special Education Coordinator.
• Attends building meetings as assigned.
• Affords supervision and monitoring of climate and disciplinary data to ensure that the learning environment is producing results consistent with the school’s stated goals.
• Creates and maintains monthly disciplinary reports.
• Other duties as assigned by CEO, Principal, or Leadership Team.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must be able to obtain or currently have all background clearances (Federal, PA State, & Child Abuse).
• Familiarity with restorative practices and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) are strongly preferred.
• 2 years of school-related supervisor experience preferred.
• Must be willing to work on site in Southwest Philadelphia.
• Strong technology skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Customer focused approach.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Team player with demonstrated leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in fast-paced environment.

Salary, Benefits, and Employment Period

Salary Range: Competitive salary based on education and experience.

Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision Plan, Flexible Spending Account, 403B Matching Plan.

Employment Period: Ten (10) Months, non-tenureable position.

Qualifications

Reporting to Dean of Students.