Dean of Students - IMMEDIATE

Freire Schools•Philadelphia, PA

13d•$50,000 - $65,000

About The Position

As a member of our culture team, you'll foster a positive and inclusive school environment by implementing strategies to support student behavior, promote social-emotional learning, and foster a sense of belonging and respect among all members of the school community.

Requirements

At least 3 years of previous successful experience working with diverse student populations, teaching experience preferred.
Positive attitude, sense of humor, and willingness to do whatever it takes to get a job done
Ability to work well individually and as part of a team
Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, and the ability to engage students, parents, colleagues, and community members in supporting youth development

Responsibilities

Work with school leadership and culture team to foster a positive school culture that supports the academic and social-emotional success of each student.
Maintain safety and order and build relationships with students by being accessible and visible in hallways, classrooms, arrival/dismissal, lunch periods, and after school programs.
Facilitate restorative conversations between members of the school community and de-escalate students crisis situations.
Openly and regularly communicate with staff and parents/guardians regarding student behavior
Maintain student databases with climate/discipline information.