Dean of Students

Stride, Inc. • Midwest City, OK

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Dean of Students works with the school’s Principal and leadership team to cultivate a positive, supportive school culture for all scholars. In this role, you will help lead the school’s efforts to create a positive, structured, achievement-oriented, and joyful school culture. The Dean of Students will report directly to the school Principal and receive coaching from both the Principal and Director of Curriculum and Instruction. The Dean of Students will also coach a portfolio of teachers. K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy (OVCA). The mission of Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy (OVCA) is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. This is a full-time remote position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree AND Five (5) years of experience in education OR Equivalent combination of education and related experience
• Ability to travel 25% of the time
• Ability to pass required background check
• Valid IVP fingerprint clearance card
• Oklahoma Academic Administrator Certification

Nice To Haves

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Organizational skills, multi-tasking abilities
• Customer service focus
• Adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced work environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Web proficiency
• Familiarity with the online learning experience
• Experience working with the proposed age group
• Experience supporting adults and children in learning and the use of technology
• An ability to learn new technology tools quickly (e.g. database and web-based tools)

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with students grounded in respect, enthusiasm, achievement, courage, hard work and self-determination through structured social-emotional learning
• Ensure that behavioral expectations and school culture standards are met
• Support teachers in holding all students to consistent, high behavioral expectations for all students
• Act as a resource to teachers in their instructional practice, especially as it relates to issues of relationships with students, classroom management, and school culture
• Lead staff efforts to ensure all students have excellent attendance and engagement
• Develop and maintain communicative relationships with families, emphasizing families’ roles as collaborators and accountability partners for their student’s academic and behavioral performance, including attendance
• Communicate regularly with families regarding student performance and academic achievement
• Assists with parent and student concerns and issues
• Collaborate with the Principal and leadership team to establish a positive, structure, achievement-oriented, and joyful school culture
• Participate in regular leadership team meetings at the school level and network level
• Helps articulate the school’s mission and vision with the aim of ensuring all stakeholders have a common understanding and are positioned to work cooperatively in order to achieve desired results
• Utilizes/relies heavily upon communication technologies and practices that most effectively support a predominantly virtual / remote work environment
• Ensures that the school is meeting the needs of students while complying with local, state, and federal laws regarding special education and other categorical programs

Benefits

• Stride, Inc. considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee’s salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position’s level and expected contribution, and the employee’s benefits elections. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager