Dean of California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP)

Aspire Public Schools•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998—in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that our communities persist through—Aspire is one of the forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation. Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required
3+ years working in underserved communities as a full-time teacher, required
Clear the Department of Justice background screening
Authorized to work in the United States
Provide health (TB) clearance (most update every four years)

Nice To Haves

Masters or Ph.D. in Education preferred
Valid credential preferred
5+ years teaching and/or administrative experience, preferred

Responsibilities

Implement, model and enforce policies and practices as they relate to student discipline and Aspire cultural norms
Participate and lead when required parent conferences involving matters related to discipline and attendance.
Document, manage and report on student discipline data utilizing appropriate systems
Collaborate with the Administrative team to ensure Student Services compliance 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. Work with school site staff such as principal, psychologists and counselors in determining appropriate recommendations for resolutions
Provide supervision of students during school sponsored activities
Plan and organize extracurricular activities that support the development of student interpersonal skills and relationships
Lead student life activities including athletics, programs, social activities, music and drama activities, student governments, assemblies, contests and publications, as appropriate.
Manage relationships with outside vendors, contractors and entities that provide student activities, as necessary
Assign work of, supervise and evaluate direct reports
Effectively build and maintain relationships with parents, community stakeholders, sponsoring district and neighborhood schools that establish mutual trust, respect and cooperation
Supports teachers with classroom management including delivering high-quality professional development aligned with best instructional practices; ensures thorough coaching and classroom observations that academic programs are operating in a professional manner and in compliance with applicable regulations
May support such academic programs as: Special Education services, state testing requirements and any other required assessments
Work collaboratively with the Principal and Home Office to achieve site and organizational goals
Lead projects as assigned by Principal that may include process improvement, cycle of inquiry-driven and/or instructional improvements
Lead and participate in appropriate staff meetings and training including traveling within and outside of school region
Collaboratively work with students, parents and school staff to build a learning environment that is safe and productive
Adopts and manages processes to safeguard students while on campus
Manages emergency issues in alignment with Aspire practices while ensuring the learning environment is positive and productive
Participates and trains staff on safety drills, emergency plans, and policy development related to safety
Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior
Performs other related duties as required and assigned