Dean of Students

North Star Academy Charter School • Newark, NJ

9h • Onsite

About The Position

At Uncommon Schools, the Dean of Students (DOS) partners with the Principal and Director of Operations to create a school culture where students are actively engaged in academics and excited to come to school. Our schools are a place where students enjoy learning and engage respectfully with their peers, teachers, and community. Our Deans build strong relationships and a positive school culture to ensure that all students embody the school’s values and stay focused on their journey to and through college. The Dean will also lead initiatives around school culture, our college preparatory focus, culturally responsive teaching, and student and family engagement.

Requirements

• 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 our 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.
• 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 that lead to academic success for our students (e.g., attendance systems, homework systems).
• Be highly present and visible during school hours, constantly ensuring the school has 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