Dean of Students

About the role

As a Dean of Students at Charter Schools USA, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the educational journey of students. Your primary responsibility is to develop and enhance elective courses, afterschool college preparation programs, and workshops, while also fostering parent involvement networks.

Responsibilities

• Ensures teachers are organized, manage their time well, and cover proper curriculum conforming to State and CSUSA mandates.
• Conducts 3-minute walk-throughs, reporting non-compliance to the Principal.
• Works with the Principal, Assistant Principal, and Lead Teachers to observe and evaluate the design and execution of instruction, classroom environment, and teacher adherence to curriculum maps.
• Debriefs each observation/evaluation with a post-conference, informing teachers of expectations prior to observations.
• Uses both announced and unannounced evaluations to assess teacher performance.
• Ensures classroom teachers are using Personal Learning Plans (PLP) which personalize instruction and differentiate CSUSA schools from district schools.
• Makes sure teachers meet with students individually and conducts PLP training and checks PLPs quarterly.
• Serves as a liaison with Corporate Education to advise on classroom effectiveness and provides professional development/coaching on research-based instructional strategies.
• Assigns teachers to arrival and dismissal duties, creates schedules, and ensures proper teacher coverage for special area classes like PE, Music, Art, Spanish, Computer, and Library.
• Monitors and analyzes data from formative and summative assessments, sets grade-level goals, and collaborates with the Leadership Team to set annual school goals based on previous year's data.
• Oversees and monitors progress reports and report cards, ensuring their completeness and accuracy.
• Oversees and interviews substitute teachers to ensure smooth transitions and student care.
• Investigates problems of disciplinary nature, documents information, and reports findings and decisions to the appropriate individuals.
• Works closely with the school guidance counselor, principal, and local law enforcement agencies to make referrals as necessary.
• Assists with the enforcement of school/state attendance policies and coordinates school bus supervision before and after school.
• Coordinates the student lunchroom and work duty assignments, supervising students during detention periods.
• Provides information to the principal regarding teachers' effectiveness in classroom management and pupil control.
• Ensures school code of conduct is enforced consistently.
• Participates in school-based leadership opportunities and convenes scheduled meetings with Guidance Counselors and Principal to discuss individual cases and the well-being of the student body.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the position and the mission of the company.
• Possesses strong time management & organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively and complete work with little supervision within agreed timelines.
• Has the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents, the community, and administrative staff.
• Is sensitive to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the public image, as unique situations present themselves.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and displays such between all stakeholders: being courteous, professional, and helpful.
• Possesses excellent communication skills: Oral (including presentations), Written, Interpersonal (active listening), Negotiating and Influencing.
• Has the ability to be at work consistently, to be on time, to follow instructions, to respond to management direction, and to solicit feedback to improve performance.
• Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Student Information System (SIS), and email communications.
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Strives to implement best practices and positive character education consistently.
• Has the ability to demonstrate flexible and creative management of disciplinary issues.
• Has the ability to provide a supportive role to the principal.

Skills

• Command of grades/subject specific content and theoretical knowledge of learning theory, including motivation, reinforcement, evaluation, and feedback techniques.
• Understanding of and commitment to company values.
• Successful results of criminal and employment background check.
• Effective instructional delivery techniques and excellent communication skills.
• Adherence to the requirements of the Code of Ethics for the Education Profession.

Requirements

• Master's degree (MA) from an accredited college or university or equivalent preferred.
• Possession of valid teaching certification (as appropriate).
• Professional Certification in Educational Leadership for Applicable State preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years successful teaching experience (may include Student Teaching Internship experience).
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.