Dean of Students

HOPE Christian Schools•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

Under the direction of the Principal, the Dean of Students will lead the school-wide effort to create a culture that is aligned with the mission and core values of the school. S/he is responsible for proactively encouraging and supporting students to engage in positive behavior and engaging families in furthering their child’s education. The Dean of Students will partner with the school teams to ensure that all students show achievement gains and develop strong character skills. Additionally, s/he coaches a portfolio of teachers and facilitates high-impact professional development for staff as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s Degree preferred
At least three years of teacher experience with exceptional results, strong instructional skills, and strong classroom management skills
Previous experience in leadership and managing adults is preferred
Experience working with youth and families in low-income urban communities
Proficient with technology including Microsoft Office Suite
Valid teaching credential or certification
Integrity, credibility, and passionate commitment to HOPE’s mission of Christ, College, and Character
Proactive and hands-on strategic thinker who enjoys tackling challenges and overcoming obstacles
Focus on a systems-oriented approach to student, classroom, and school culture
Strong organization, planning, and time management skills
Ability to simultaneously lead multiple projects
Strong relationship building, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Commitment to loving our scholars, an unwavering belief that all children can and must succeed, and a deep passion for developing the character of a serving leader in every child
Driven by a passion for ensuring every scholar has an excellent education
Live and act as a biblical role model and HOPE Christians Schools representative in your life for our scholars, team members and community.
Agree to always comply with our Code of Conduct and Statement of Faith.
Agree to engage in the faith life of our scholars and in collaboration with other team members
Passion for making high-quality Christian education accessible and affordable for all.
Maturing Christ-follower who sees the fulfillment of this role and our mission as an active expression of their ongoing walk with Christ. (Includes regular participation in a local church and other faith-growing habits and communities to be filled up regularly so he/she is ready to pour themselves into our work, mission, and team. Also includes alignment with and desire to advance our Statement of Faith and Code of Conduct)

Responsibilities

Work closely with Principals to establish a positive, structured, safe, achievement-oriented, and creative school culture
Serve as the point person for behavioral crisis-intervention and acute behavioral issues
Ensure that behavioral expectations and school culture standards are met inside and outside of the classroom
Invest the scholars in caring deeply about their own academic performance and becoming the next generation of serving leaders in their communities
Lead recognition and celebration events and other school-wide culture building activities and events
Coordinate and implement the school-wide behavior management system with meaningful incentives and consequences
Conduct regular school culture walkthroughs to help staff maintain a high bar of excellence
Supervise school entry, breakfast, lunch, dismissal, and transitions to ensure they are orderly and positive
Train teachers to develop clear and consistent classroom expectations and routines
Directly coach teachers and observe lessons and provide targeted and actionable feedback to teachers, as requested by Principal
Act as a resource to teachers in their instructional practice as it relates to issues of discipline, relationships with students, classroom management, and school culture
Lead staff efforts to ensure all students have excellent attendance and arrive at school on time
Lead staff trainings throughout school year on professional development days, as requested by Principal
Assist teachers, students, and parents in the effective creation and implementation of individual behavior plans
Track and partner with parent volunteers in screening process and volunteer assignments
Lead and manage school-wide events with the parent volunteers
Conduct parent meetings and support staff in parent meetings
Proactively support student recruitment efforts to ensure school is enrolled at capacity for academic year
Build strong rapport with parents of scholars and act as first point of contact for parent questions, concerns, and feedback
Actively engage with community partners and organizations to implement school programs, plan events, and impact the community
Maintain excellent records of student behavior, both in student files and in the school-wide online data system
Ensure that all teachers and staff are following expectations around parent meetings and school behavioral policies
Track and analyze school and classroom data around attendance, uniform, suspensions, and all behavioral trends to ensure adherence to school goals and expectations
Maintain data related to student retention goals and results
Critically create incentives, systems, and initiatives based on school data as needed
Perform other duties as requested or required