Assistant Dean

Integration Charter Schools•Staten Island, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

New Ventures Charter School is seeking a student-centered Assistant Dean to help foster a positive school culture and support students’ academic and social growth. The school serves transfer high school students who have experienced challenges in their educational journeys, offering personalized learning, hands-on fieldwork, individualized support, and opportunities to build confidence and plan for the future. The role involves strengthening relationships with students, families, and staff while helping students develop accountability and the skills needed to succeed. The posting also describes the role as Assistant Dean of School Culture at ICS, working with the Deans, Principal, and Assistant Principal to uphold a safe, calm, joyful, and equitable learning environment rooted in Courage, Community, Teamwork, and Integrity. Assistant Deans are 12-month, school-based employees. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with an embedded professional development and planning half-day on Wednesdays.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
At least two years of teaching experience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to follow through in a fast-paced environment.
Thorough understanding of school best practices.
Understanding of student-achievement data and New York Charter School Standards.
Belief that every child can succeed and willingness to uphold high expectations for students, staff, and oneself.
Ability to model social-emotional skills, including receiving feedback, hearing new perspectives, and trying new approaches in support of student growth.
Willingness to participate in professional learning and development on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Leadership mindset and willingness to take ownership of a thriving, joyful school community rooted in ICS Core Values.
A “whatever it takes” attitude centered on putting children first.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Deans, Principal, and Assistant Principal to create and uphold strong school culture.
Support staff and students in building strong relationships and a thriving classroom culture through consistent procedures, routines, and whole-school systems.
Uphold school expectations and create a safe, calm, joyful, and equitable learning environment.
Hold students accountable through school consequence systems, including lunch reflection, after-school reflection, and restorative tasks.
Monitor Tier 1 behavior data, align consistent responses to behavior, and provide feedback to staff.
Dialogue with students about supporting prosocial behavior and making positive choices.
Facilitate restorative conversations between students and staff and mediate between peer student groups as needed.
Serve as a first-line responder when incidents require a Crisis Response Team.
Implement and follow student uniform and dress-code policies, ensuring they are applied consistently.

Benefits

Small class sizes.
Tuition reimbursement.
Teaching certification pathway for eligible employees.
Students of employees have access to after-care options.
Free on-campus parking.
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Flexible spending account.
Paid time off.
Short- and long-term disability policy.
Commuter benefits.
Professional development opportunities.
401(k) retirement plan with employer match of up to 3%.
Eligibility for NYS Teacher Loan Forgiveness and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Promotion of work-life balance.
Stipend program supporting dual teacher certification in New York State.
Teacher Residency Program.
Tuition-free bachelor's degree program through Monroe College.