Interim Dean

About Aspire

Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998, Aspire aims to transform inequitable outcomes through its open-enrollment public charter school system.

Job Summary

The Dean of Student Supports is responsible for supporting the Principal in building a culture that fosters respect and adheres to the principles of "College for Certain". This role integrates strong relationship development, collaborative learning, and conflict resolution skills to manage student behavior and ensure a thriving learning environment.

Essential Functions

• Implement, model, and enforce policies and practices related to student discipline and Aspire cultural norms
• Participate and lead parent conferences involving matters related to discipline and attendance
• Document, manage, and report on student discipline data using appropriate systems
• Collaborate with the Administrative team to ensure compliance with Student Services at the school site level, including 504 plans, SSTs, and Home Hospital and Independent Study programs
• Oversee and develop student mediation/conflict resolution programs
• Respond to and participate in complaints or investigations of student misbehavior
• Supervise students during school-sponsored activities
• Plan and organize extracurricular activities that support the development of student interpersonal skills and relationships
• Manage relationships with outside vendors, contractors, and entities providing student activities, as necessary

Leadership

• Assign work of, supervise, and evaluate direct reports
• Build and maintain relationships with parents, community stakeholders, sponsoring district, and neighborhood schools
• Support teachers with classroom management, including delivering high-quality professional development, thorough coaching, and classroom observations
• Collaborate with Principal and Home Office to achieve site and organizational goals
• Lead projects as assigned by Principal
• Lead and participate in appropriate staff meetings and training

Student Safety

• Collaboratively work with students, parents, and school staff to build a safe and productive learning environment
• Absorb and manage processes to safeguard students while on campus
• Manage emergency issues in alignment with Aspire practices while ensuring a positive and productive learning environment
• Participate and train staff on safety drills, emergency plans, and policy development related to safety

Additional Duties

• Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies, and procedures
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

Qualifications

• Competencies: Knowledge of business and management principles and processes involving program development, planning, resource allocation, and coordination of people and resources; excellent organization, time management, and follow-up skills; high sense of urgency; ability to handle multiple projects concurrently; ability to work as a team and in stressful environments; excellent communication and presentation skills; knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; ability to assess and recommend; knowledge of applicable and appropriate strategies of conflict resolution methods; knowledge of applicable laws, Education code, regulations governing educational practices; ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data
• Experience: 3+ years working in underserved communities as a full-time teacher; 5+ years teaching and/or administrative experience

Physical Requirements

• Stand, walk, or bend over, kneel, crouch, reach overhead, grasp, push, and pull
• Move, lift, and/or carry up to 30 pounds to shoulder height
• Repetitive use of hands (fine manipulation, simple grasping, and power grasping)
• Sit, walk, or stand for extended periods of time
• Use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, operate standard office equipment, and use a telephone
• See and read a computer screen and printed matter with or without vision aids
• Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone with or without auditory aides

Compensation

Aspire Public Schools offers a competitive base salary benchmarked against local districts and charter schools, along with exceptional benefits including paid time off, 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans, life insurance/long-term disability, participation in a CA state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and adoption assistance program. Our salary schedule for this position type is reflected here: Aspire Public Schools Dean Salary Scale. Aspire is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Aspire promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.