Dean of Culture

Excel Academy Charter Schools•High School Campus, MA

3d•$74 - $123

About The Position

The Dean of Culture will lead initiatives related to student culture and ensure that students are supported to achieve academically while developing as young people. The DOC also serves as the leader of the school’s core behavior and character education systems and programs. Starting Salary & Start Date: $74 - $123k, commensurate with experience. The ideal candidate would start in August 2026.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred
A minimum of two years teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred
A commitment to and belief in all students and the mission of Excel Academy Charter Schools, including Excel’s values and educational model
A commitment to addressing racial and economic inequity in education
The ability to focus and thrive in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment
The ability to work effectively in a team environment and the willingness and desire to support others in doing their best work
An openness to change, a willingness to problem-solve, and an interest in receiving feedback for continuous improvement
And can speak to their personal investment and commitment to antiracist education and diversity, equity, and inclusion in our school community and beyond.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to applicants who share points of intersection with our students, such as speaking Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, or a language commonly spoken by our students and families at an advanced level, being first generation college graduates, or having grown up low-income.

Responsibilities

Proactively plan and execute systems to drive positive student behavior and create an academics-focused culture of achievement:
Proactively train key constituents in Excel’s approach to culture and behavior systems
Develop and teach New Staff Orientation lessons
Lead workshops during All-Staff Summit
Support grade level leaders in their work planning and executing student orientation
With the school admin team, develop and deliver parent orientation sessions, and conduct follow-up meetings
Empower teachers to drive positive student outcomes
Provide feedback to staff members in their classroom management during break, lunch, Focus, and instructional time
Build strong relationships with staff members; seek feedback and provide feedback
Ensure a cycle of communication with teachers following referrals
Maintain a public presence throughout the school day
Plan, oversee, and execute designated programming:
Oversee school-wide intervention and incentive programs
Respond to issues relating to behavior or discipline:
Serve as a parent contact for student disciplinary issues and concerns, conferring with Head of School and teachers as needed.
Manage daily attendance and uniform referrals
Manage “Dean’s office traffic” from 7:30 – 8:20 am, including processing uniform referrals and late students
Communicate updates on students to staff in a timely manner
Monitor attendance of frequently-absent students; provide regular updates to administrators
Communicate with families and/or create attendance contracts, as needed
Support effective execution of student interventions and supports:
Serve as a member of the Student Support team
With student advisors, develop, execute and/or oversee individualized interventions and supports for particular students as needed
Serve as a productive member of the Administrative team:
Provide morning and afternoon coverage as specified by the team
Drive school improvement through participation in quarterly strategic planning cycles and data analysis
Write, revise and finalize school manuals annually
Meaningfully participate in weekly administrative meetings and weigh in on school wide decision making
Serve as a productive member of the Excel Community:
Participate in generating and upholding Excel Staff norms
Provide coverage when needed
Follow the appropriate protocol when absent to request coverage
Serve as a member of a GLT and homeroom team:
Meaningfully participate in Friday meetings, school PD and family conferences
Do whatever it takes to ensure the mission of the school is fulfilled