Dean of Students

Uncommon Schools • Newark, NJ

4h • Onsite

About The Position

At Uncommon Schools, the Dean of Students (DOS) partners with the Principal and Director of Operations to cultivate a school culture where students are actively engaged in academics and enthusiastic about attending school. The goal is to create an environment where students enjoy learning and interact respectfully with peers, teachers, and the community. Deans are responsible for building strong relationships and fostering a positive school culture to ensure all students embody the school's values and remain focused on their path to college and beyond. The Dean will also spearhead initiatives related to school culture, the college preparatory focus, culturally responsive teaching, and student and family engagement.

Requirements

• Passionate commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools
• Unwavering belief in high academic and behavioral expectations for all students
• Exceptional time and task management skills
• Ability to persevere despite uncertainty and unexpected obstacles
• Relentless drive to empower students academically and personally
• Self-motivation, desire to be a great teammate, and a strong sense of personal responsibility
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong interpersonal skills with students, parents, colleagues, and community members
• Ability and desire to implement feedback from school leaders and colleagues
• 3+ years of experience working with youth or teaching in an urban district or charter school setting, with an explicit focus on building rapport and trust
• Proven track record of holding high standards and offering emotional and academic support to students
• Bachelor’s degree is required

Nice To Haves

• A Master’s degree is preferred

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Principal and Director of Operations to establish a positive, achievement-oriented, and culturally responsive school culture.
• Demonstrate mastery of the instructional taxonomy to model behavior management best practices for teachers.
• Support teachers in empowering students to meet their full academic and personal potential.
• Navigate behavioral crisis-intervention and acute behavioral issues, and manage the school-wide behavior plan utilizing culturally responsive techniques.
• Collaborate with teachers, students, and families to create and implement individual behavior plans.
• Manage systems that support school initiatives leading to academic success for students (e.g., attendance systems, homework systems).
• Be highly present and visible during school hours, ensuring an inclusive and joyful school culture.
• Model the school’s values and the standard for academic and personal excellence.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and 10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer)
• Extensive, best-in-class training and development
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and health saving accounts (HSA)
• Financial Planning
• New Jersey Pension program
• Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.)
• Mental health and counseling support
• Wellness benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees