Dean of Culture

Amethod Public Schools (AMPS)•Richmond, CA

6h•$95,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Dean of Culture at John Henry High School in Richmond, California, leads school culture and community school programs to create a safe, predictable, positive, and academically focused environment. The Dean establishes school norms, systems, and practices that promote student belonging, engagement, growth, and achievement; builds respectful relationships with students and families; and supports teachers in doing the same. The role also identifies, develops, and coordinates community resources and programs, maintains partnerships, connects families with services, and tracks and reports on resource use and outcomes. As a member of the administrative team, the Dean supports student behavior and accountability, staff development, student support systems, community engagement, and school operations. The role calls for an energetic, organized, creative professional with adult leadership experience who can foster a warm, supportive school environment and advance the organization’s mission to provide rigorous college-preparatory education and character development for students from underserved communities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least three years of school-wide and/or classroom teaching experience.
Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
Ability to establish productive, collaborative relationships and relate to students with mutual respect.
Ability to plan and organize work, meet deadlines, and carry assigned directives through to completion.
Consistent, punctual, and regular attendance.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Clear teaching credential preferred.
Adult leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Implement a school-wide behavior management system with meaningful incentives and consequences.
Develop and administer disciplinary procedures consistent with organizational policies and applicable laws.
Supervise students around campus and during arrival, departure, lunch, recess, passing periods, and other activities; teach and reinforce appropriate behavior and administer discipline according to established guidelines.
Set high expectations for staff and students and provide motivation to meet them.
Conduct school and network walkthroughs to support high standards of excellence.
Prioritize academic learning, student resiliency, and student support.
Oversee the development and implementation of student supports, community resources, and interventions.
Ensure staff implement student accountability practices clearly and consistently.
Create and maintain systems to collect and track school-culture data, including suspensions and staff and student attendance.
Support staff in creating and sustaining classroom-management systems focused on learning and student success.
Facilitate staff development related to school culture and consistent enforcement of student discipline.
Oversee Student Study Teams, the site Multi-Tiered Support service model, and PBIS.
Coordinate partnerships with after-school programs, school staff, and community agencies to provide enrichment and extended-learning opportunities for elementary and middle school students; coordinate college- and career-readiness programs and resources for high school students.
Assist the Principal with developing and implementing clear, consistent grading standards and practices.
Promote fair and consistent administration of conduct and discipline policies using restorative practices and PBIS.
Assist the Principal with staff classroom observations and instructional coaching as needed.
Make scholar habits visible across the school through signage.
Plan and lead team-building activities that strengthen staff relationships, collaboration, morale, and school community culture.
Work with the Family Staff Team (FST) to support parent trainings, workshops, and requirements, including LCAPs, the Single Site Plan, and WASC.
Serve as a parent liaison and facilitate parent education and involvement, including reinforcing school policies and practices for discipline, dress code, homework, and events.
Work with the Family Student Team (FST) to promote student outcomes, scholar habits, and school accountability.
Advance the school’s educational mission through responsibilities that build and promote strong community connections.
Communicate with appropriate home-office administrators about school activities and issues, including transportation, special services, and discipline.
Keep the community informed about school activities through newsletters, news releases, and attendance at parent meetings.
Build productive, collaborative relationships and relate to students with mutual respect while carrying out a positive and effective discipline program.
Model ethics, confidentiality, and professionalism; meet schedules and deadlines; communicate effectively with site and network staff; organize work; follow assigned directives through completion; and maintain consistent, punctual attendance.