Dean of Culture Middle School

Codman Academy Charter School•Boston, MA

5h•$60,000 - $110,444

About The Position

The Dean of Culture models how to build strong, mutually respectful relationships with students and families and supports teachers to do the same. They serve as the team leader for student accountability (discipline), coordinate and support school culture based structures and activities, and support in the identification of additional resources for families (enrichment, preventative programs, etc). The Dean of Culture is the keeper of culture, ensuring that our school’s ways of being support high levels of student growth and achievement. This position requires a creative and inspiring educator with adult leadership experience, high energy, excellent organizational abilities and a talent for creating a warm and supportive environment for children.

Requirements

a strong track record of success as a leader
exceptional communication and motivational skills, including writing and speaking to diverse constituents
a passion for Codman’s mission and EL Education philosophy, which deepens intellectual growth through experience, reflection and social action
a proven ability to build community, inspire and lead teams, whether adults or students, to achieve ambitious learning and teaching goals
successful experience coaching teachers, documenting curricula and supporting strong instructional practice
facility utilizing data to drive improvement
an understanding of child and adolescent development and demonstrated commitment to implementing best practices in 9-12
established habits of creative collaboration
an abiding sense of urgency
licensure qualifications
a Bachelor’s degree
at least 5 years of relevant experience

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Steward of school culture
Coordinate weekly Community Circle meetings through the support of team/clubs
Own the school’s character development efforts
Model a school-wide culture of respect and compassion
Elevate student voice and leadership in classrooms and across the school
Make Habits of Scholarship visible across the school and in daily instruction
Prioritize social and emotional learning, along with academic learning, across the school
Models strengths-based, growth-mindset approach to maintaining a strong school culture
Serve as an active member of the School Culture Team
Oversee the development and implementation of student supports and interventions
Ensure the consistent and fair administration of school policies regarding student conduct and discipline
Work with the Director to evaluate student accountability procedures and outcomes and make necessary adjustments
Communicate school accountability policies to staff, parents & visitors
Support in the coordination and documentation of student accountability procedures for inclusion in student-family handbook and faculty handbook and DESE reporting
Ensure appropriate data collection to maintain systems for collecting and tracking data on school culture metrics, including discipline and attendance (currently SWISS program)
Oversee behavioral interventions, including family meetings, mediations, suspensions and expulsion hearings
Ensure clear and consistent implementation of student accountability practices amongst staff
Holds staff accountable for school wide norms and staff non-negotiables
Support teachers to create and sustain classroom management systems that ensure a focus on learning and student success
Work with team to create and facilitate staff professional development around student accountability
Work with the team to create and maintain the school's student accountability documentation and staff training materials.
Manage and conduct incoming student intakes during the summer and school year
Identify and enroll students/families in enrichment opportunities during the school year, school vacation weeks and summertime
In conjunction with the Operations Team and the Principal, develop a safe school crisis plan.
Identify procedures for fire drills, shelter in place, etc.
Train staff in school safety and security policies and procedures
Plan for lockdown and fire drills
Create visitor sign-in and identification system and protocols
We are crew, not passengers, and we uphold that ideal as we support each other in reaching our shared goals.
Every adult in our community is a teacher and a role model, and we model and implement EL Education design principles and core practices to the best of our ability in our roles.
Advance the educational mission of the school by participating in duties and responsibilities consistent with building, upholding and promoting a strong Codman community.
We actively value and solicit feedback in order to improve performance.