UPA High School Dean of Students
University Prep Schools•Detroit, MI
•Onsite
About The Position
Deans hold leadership positions within the schools and must share their colleagues’ commitment to achieving the mission of the school. They must possess an unrelenting drive to change lives, make a difference, transfer knowledge, and create opportunity. Deans will effectively manage people and demonstrate the ability to build culture.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred
- 7 plus years of experience
- Ability to analyze and interpret data to inform decisions and communicate findings effectively
- Proven experience addressing student behavior and understanding its connection to academic success
- Ability to engage with scholars using a deep understanding of academic standards and skill development
Responsibilities
- Provide actionable feedback to teachers on instructional practices and classroom management moves to address and prevent academic gaps that may contribute to behavioral challenges.
- Support classroom teachers in implementing Tier 1 behavior strategies to promote a positive and productive learning environment.
- Analyze and pull academic data to identify trends and inform instructional decisions.
- Collaborate with academic interventionists and restorative practitioners to align supports for student success.
- Implement and lead Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and other proactive strategies to reinforce positive student behavior and reduce incidents of disruption or harm.
- Support staff capacity in using restorative practices and serve as a lead mediator for student conflicts.
- Design and facilitate restorative circles, conferences, and other interventions to repair harm and build community.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret school culture and behavior-related data to evaluate the effectiveness of initiatives.
- Use data to identify trends, develop responsive strategies, and communicate progress to stakeholders.
- Provide ongoing professional development to staff on culturally responsive teaching, classroom management, trauma-informed practices, and social-emotional learning.
- Offer coaching and support for staff in addressing classroom culture challenges.
- Respond promptly and effectively to inquiries from students, staff, and families.
- Communicate clearly and compassionately, and collaborate with others to resolve issues that impact the school culture.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
