High School Dean, Student Well-Being

Kamehameha Schools

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Campus High School is seeking a Dean, Student Well-Being. The ideal candidate should be an experienced and student-centered educator with a minimum of five years of successful classroom teaching and/or school counseling experience at the K–12 level and a record of positive performance evaluations. Candidates should demonstrate a strong ability to support systemic change and lead reform initiatives that result in measurable gains in student achievement and the closing of opportunity gaps. Experience serving effectively as a member of a school leadership team is essential, along with knowledge of small learning communities and data teams to support collaborative, data-informed decision-making. To be successful in this position candidates must possess strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and manage diverse groups of stakeholders, including students, families, faculty, and staff. Knowledge of and experience with age-appropriate instructional strategies—such as differentiated instruction, project-based learning, and personalized learning—to support high-quality teaching and student success schoolwide. The Dean, Student Well-Being is a leader responsible for contributing to and communicating a vision and focused plan for improving all aspects of student well-being including optimal instructional and behavioral supports to meet the needs of every student; creating a community of continuous learning for all staff and students; and fostering a culture of high expectations for all students. In addition, the Dean is charged with building strong partnerships with families and community, creating a safe, supportive school climate, and effectively managing operational, technical and staff issues to promote student engagement and learning progress.

Requirements

Master of Arts or Science Degree (degrees and course credits must be earned from a nationally or internationally accredited college or university) in Education, Special Education, Education Administration, or Counseling.
Minimum 5 years of direct classroom teaching and/or school counseling at the K-12 level.
Positive performance evaluations
Demonstrated ability to support systemic change and successfully implement reform initiatives that produce significant gains in closing the achievement gap.
Demonstrated knowledge of high leverage, research-based instructional strategies, and models for improving instructional practices.
Demonstrated experience with proficiency-based teaching and learning systems.
Demonstrated experience and success working as a member of a school leadership team.
Experience and knowledge of small learning communities and data teams.
Effective interpersonal skills in managing and interacting with diverse groups of stakeholders.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage conflict through quality decision-making and effective problem-solving.
Demonstrated proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
Must be able to use Kamehameha’s IT systems to perform routine tasks, such as performance management assessments, accessing financial reports and managing school staffing and budget information.
Demonstrated proficiency in the use of data to assess student progress and inform instructional practice.
Ability to handle intense or controversial situations with levity.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or doctoral degree in one’s primary area of responsibilities. (School Counseling, Education)
Demonstrated knowledge of, and/or recent experience with using age-appropriate instructional strategies (e.g. differentiated instruction, project-based learning, personalized learning).
Athletics and performing arts appreciation and/or the ability to coach or support athletic teams, performing arts groups, academic or other student clubs.
Music and fine arts appreciation and/or the ability to sing, and/or play a musical instrument.
Knowledge of and sensitivity to social justice issues, global issues, sustainability, Hawaiian language, history, culture and Christian values.

Responsibilities

Leads and coordinates school resources to design intervention and enrichment opportunities to meet the needs of all student and subgroups of students.
Collaborate with administrative leadership team, initiate a strong sense of team, lead and serve on committees, as appropriate.
Support educator professional growth by modeling effective teaching methods through mentorship where appropriate.
Develop and foster community connections that will enhance the educational experience of all students.
Clearly communicate the school’s vision and mission to your school community and maintain a positive school climate while promoting system accountability as needed.
Participate in professional development meetings as appropriate.
Advocate for children and actively embrace community involvement.
Appreciate and respect diversity and difference in both teaching and learning.
Inspire innovation among the school community.
Demonstrate a commitment to your personal growth and learning.
Understand and communicate Kamehameha’s E Ola! Learner Outcomes and supporting implementation of standards-based curriculum.
Plan and implement appropriate professional development as it relates to the school’s strategic plan.
Support the principal in leading the implementation of the school’s strategic plan.
Effectively balance flexibility and organization.
Assist in developing programs to promote positive students behavior as well as intervention strategies.
Implement and monitor Social Emotional Learning (SEL) strategies to support student success.
Create and/or assist in developing effective systems and/or procedures to support positive student/teacher intervention processes and/or programs.
Under the direction of the principal, responsible for the design, oversight and implementation of the Multi-Tier System of Support at the school level.
In partnership with the principal and the school administration team, serve as the delegated school lead for Student Support Teams.
Supervise student activities throughout the year, including, but not limited to athletics, dances, performances, etc..
Analyze and understand student assessment data and effectively use it to inform actions within the school.
Collaborate with partners to implement Multi-Tier Student Support system (MTSS).
Effectively manage conflict within the school as appropriate.
Provide school-wide support related to standardized testing and the administration of other assessments.
Report issues to authorities as necessary, child abuse, suspicious activity etc.
Counsel students and parents about school policies.
Assist in monitoring and supervision of school facilities.
Manage student supervision issues and enforce school behavioral expectations by assigning appropriate consequences for behavior including detention, administrative leave etc.
Assist staff and parents in understanding student behavioral expectations.
Participate at various parent, community, K-12, student, faculty, counseling meetings and activities.
Lead, supervise, coach and evaluate assigned employees.
Maintain appropriate certifications and training hours as required.
Comply with applicable KS, state, local and federal laws, rules and regulations.
Other duties may be assigned as needed.