Director of Student Affairs

Acero Charter Schools, Inc.•Chicago, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Student Affairs will collect and manage the culture ‘metrics’ of the school that include components of academics, social-emotional well-being, and behavior. The Director of Student Affairs will discuss data with instructional and advisory teams to promote, support, celebrate, and improve any and all culture components, and will work collaboratively with parents, students, advisors and teachers to bring resolution to situations where policies/protocols have been breached. The Director of Student Affairs will report to the Principal on a weekly basis to highlight gathered data, gain approval for proposed solutions/resolutions to data/issues, and evaluate the effectiveness of systems/protocols put in place. The Director of Student Affairs will serve as the first point of contact for teachers, advisors, and parents who present issues/situations related to student behavior, and will work with the Principal on all Judicial Affairs of the school including severe discipline infractions, suspensions, and expulsions, as well as city, state, or federal involvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (required)
Must be authorized to work in the United States (required)

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in social work, counseling, or school administration (preferred).
Minimum three years of counseling/administrative school experience (preferred).
Experience working with adolescents and/or families, particularly in traditionally underserved schools and communities (preferred).
Possess valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or equivalent (strongly preferred).
Possess valid Illinois Type 73, Type 75, or equivalent (strongly preferred).

Responsibilities

Provide strategies for articulating and enforcing the school’s culture and climate to staff and students, as set by teachers and advisors.
Develop interventions and restorative justice practices for students in tandem with parents, counselors, special education teachers, and advisors.
Enforce school policies and follow the Student Code of Conduct after teacher’s discipline measures have been exhausted.
Encourage parental involvement in the pursuit of student achievement and a positive school culture.
Work collaboratively with the School Leadership Team to plan individual school and/or network wide programs to promote a positive and caring school culture.
Assist in the orientation of new students, parents, and staff.
Develop communication systems for advisors to convey student needs to students and parents.
Organize, monitor, and interpret data obtained from measurement tools to help the School Leadership Team make effective educational decisions, related to student development.
Evaluate students’ academic performance, behavior, social and emotional development, and physical health.
Monitor, evaluate the effectiveness of, and make recommendations for improvement to the existing behavior management strategies and programs.
Serve as administrative point person in cases of severe discipline and communicate directly to the Principal.
Act in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, statutes, and/or policies that relate to students and families, and ensure school-wide compliance in those areas.
Believe in our ability to create the future we envision.
Other duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned.