Dean of Culture

Amethod Public Schools•Richmond, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

AMPS (Amethod Public Schools) is a mission- and values-driven organization. Our mission is to provide a rigorous college preparatory education and character development program that will prepare students from underserved communities to succeed in college and beyond. Our day-to-day work is embodied in a set of core values: Students First, Be Adaptable, Perseverance, Take Responsibility, and Commitment to Distinction. We are looking for team members who exude these values and a passion for our mission. To ensure that our schools are safe, predictable, and responsive for all students, the Dean of Culture and Community Schools Programs (“Dean”) will strive to create a structured, positive, and academically focused school culture. They will model how to build strong, mutually respectful relationships with students and families and support teachers to do the same. Own and direct the identification, development, and coordination of community resources and programs for students and families. Establish and maintain community partnerships, connect families to appropriate resources and services, and monitor, document, and report on resource utilization, partnerships, and outcomes. The Dean leads and owns school culture, ensuring that the school’s norms, systems, and practices create an environment that promotes student belonging, engagement, growth, and achievement. This position requires a creative and inspiring professional with adult leadership experience, high energy, excellent organizational abilities, and a talent for creating a warm and supportive environment for students. The Dean will serve as a member of the administrative team dedicated to cultivating excellence throughout the school and community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum of three years of school-wide and/or classroom teaching experience

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred
Clear Teaching credential preferred

Responsibilities

Implements a school-wide behavior management system with meaningful incentives and consequences
Develops and administers disciplinary procedures in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws
Supervises students on campus and monitors students during arrival & departure, lunch, recess, passing periods, and other activities; instructs students in appropriate behavior; disciplines students in accordance with established guidelines
Communicates high expectations for both staff and students and provides appropriate motivation to reach expectations
Conduct regular school and network walkthroughs to help staff maintain a high bar of excellence
Prioritize academic learning, resiliency, and support for students
Oversee the development and implementation of student supports, community resources, and intervention
Ensure clear and consistent implementation of student accountability practices amongst staff
Create, implement and maintain systems for collecting and tracking data on school culture metrics, including suspensions and staff /student attendance
Support staff to create and sustain classroom management systems that ensure a focus on learning and student success
Facilitate faculty and staff development related to school culture and consistent enforcement of student discipline
Oversees the Student Study Teams and Multi-Tiered Support service model at site and PBIS
Lead and coordinate partnerships with after-school programs, school staff, and external community agencies to ensure high-quality enrichment and extended-learning opportunities for elementary and middle school students, while coordinating college and career readiness programs, partnerships, and resources for high school students
Assist the Principal with creating and executing clear and consistent grading standards and practices for staff
Supervise the consistent and fair administration of school policies regarding student conduct and discipline, using restorative practices and PBIS
Assist the Principal in staff classroom observations and instructional coaching as needed
Make habits of scholars visible across the school through usage of signage
Plans and leads team-building activities and opportunities that strengthen staff relationships, collaboration, morale, and school community culture
Works with the Family Staff Team (FST) to support parent trainings, workshops, and requirements (LCAPS, Single Site Plan, WASC)
Serves as liaison to parents and facilitates parent education and involvement, including reinforcing the need for parents to support the school’s policies and practices for student discipline, dress code, homework, and events
Works with Family Student Team (FST) to promote student outcomes, scholar habits, and school accountability
Advances the educational mission of the school by participating in duties and responsibilities consistent with building, upholding, and promoting a strong community connection
Maintains communication with the appropriate home office administrators, informing them of school activities and problems such as transportation, special services, discipline
Keeps the community informed about school activities through newsletters, news releases, and attendance at parent meetings, etc.