Dean of Culture

Position Overview: Dean of Culture Location: Los Angeles, CA Reports to: Principal Direct Reports: Culture Liaisons Category: Classified Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA) Status: Exempt Pay Cycle: 12 months Salary Range: Starting at $83,000 commensurate with experience Benefits: Full-time employees of ICEF Public Schools are entitled to Medical, Life Insurance, Dental and Vision plans, and various retirement programs offered by ICEF Public Schools. About ICEF ICEF Public Schools is a nonprofit charter school network committed to educating and empowering courageous leaders who embrace their full potential for college, career, and life. Our work is rooted in five mission-aligned pillars: Educating and Empowering Courageous LeadersProviding a Diverse Community that Honors Each Student’s UniquenessFostering Academic ExcellenceNurturing Healthy MindsInspiring Critical Thinkers To learn more, visit www.icefps.org Job Description Position Summary The principal tasks of the Dean of Culture are to implement the strategic vision, and provide oversight of our school’s cultural ecosystem. This role works closely with the School Leadership and has the support of Culture Liaisons to ensure a safe, structured and student-centered environment where scholars thrive. This is an on-site position based at a school site; remote work is not available for this role. Essential Functions Strategic Leadership & School Culture Lead the design and implementation of schoolwide culture systems, routines, and expectations that the Culture Liaison reinforces dailyOversee the promotion of core school values—respect, empathy, community, integrity, perseverance, and excellence—ensuring they are woven into the fabric of the campusAnalyze school and student data to develop proactive interventions and schoolwide improvementsOversee the planning and execution of major schoolwide incentives, assemblies, and culture-building activities Behavioral Health & Restorative Justice Oversee the school’s approach to discipline, ensuring that redirection, reflection, and restorative conversations are applied consistently and equitably across the campusSupervise the documentation of major behavior incidents and interventions, ensuring high-quality follow-through on re-entry plans and restorative practicesAct as the primary point of escalation for significant behavior concerns or safety issuesLead high-level communication with families regarding behavioral trends and serious disciplinary concerns Supervision & Professional Development Directly supervise the Culture Liaison(s) and other culture-related staff, providing coaching on student supervision and conflict-resolution skillsTrain staff on self-regulation, conflict-resolution, and problem-solving techniques to be modeled for scholarsFacilitate culture and student support meetings to ensure alignment between teachers, administrators, counselors, and the culture teamSet the standards for a calm, safe, and respectful campus environment during high-traffic periods like nutrition, lunch, and transitionsEnsure all student-facing systems regarding school expectations, including but not limited to attendance, uniform, and participation are executed with equity and consistency Additional Duties Performs other duties as assigned. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; frequently required to talk or hear; and occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms, and/or use hands to finger, handle, or feel. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to move and/or lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Minimum Qualifications An earned Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in education, in Education, Social Work, School Administration, or a related fieldAt least 3 years of progressive professional experience in a public charter school, charter management organization or public school districtDemonstrated excellence in writing, editing, and verbal communicationStrong leadership, team management, and project execution skillsAbility to work cross-functionally Proficient use of Google-based applicationsTuberculosis (TB) clearanceBackground check clearanceCommitment to educational equity and ICEF’s mission Preferred Qualifications Prior professional experience as a Dean or equivalent in a public charter school, charter management organization or public school districtProficiency in using school-based information systems and applicationsBilingual (Spanish/English) a plus ICEF is an Equal Opportunity Employer ICEF Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, association with a member of a protected class, bereavement leave, color, disability (physical, intellectual/developmental, or mental health/psychiatric.), exercising the right to family care and medical leave related to serious health condition of employee or family member, child bonding, or military exigencies, engaging in protected activity, gender identity or expression, genetic information or characteristic, marital status, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristic), military and veteran status, national origin (includes language restrictions), pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions, Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL), race (includes hairstyle and hair texture, religious creed (includes dress and grooming practices), reproductive health decision making, sex/gender, and sexual orientation.