Banning Lewis Academy - Dean of Students

ACCEL Schools•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•$65,000

About The Position

ACCEL Schools is seeking a highly qualified Dean of Students at Banning Lewis Preparatory Academy in Colorado Springs, CO, dedicated to providing a superior education for all students! We are seeking a Dean of Students who supports a positive, safe, and inclusive school culture by overseeing student discipline, attendance, and behavior systems while promoting restorative practices and student growth. The Dean works closely with administrators, counselors, teachers, students, and families to ensure high expectations for behavior, engagement, and accountability are consistently upheld. Banning Lewis Academy is a tuition-free public charter school authorized by District 49, proudly serving the Banning Lewis Ranch community and surrounding neighborhoods in Colorado Springs since 2006. At Banning Lewis Academy, we blend the tradition of character development and values with modern technology and tools to create an engaging learning environment that accelerates student achievement and readiness without losing sight of student well-being and personal development. Our mission is to create a safe, positive environment that fosters intellectual curiosity and a thirst for discovery where students and staff success through exceptional programs. Demonstrate an understanding, respectful and receptive attitude toward the behavioral needs of students of various age groups 6-12. Provide expert knowledge of techniques needed to successfully be a part of an effective team regarding Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), function –based interventions, Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP), and Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) systems. Meet with students whose behavior warrants intervention and develop individualized behavior tracking and intervention programs. Serve on IEP Teams and develop relationships with students requiring intervention. Work with staff on issues such as crisis intervention, learning and collaboration issues, and factors that can affect development and implementation of interventions. Serve as a consultant to administrators, teachers, and parents others in finding positive solutions for behavior modification. Monitors student attendance while developing Absence Intervention Plans, working to achieve school-wide daily attendance. Promotes school culture through daily practices, positive attitude and collaboration with students, families and staff. Monitor student attendance, tardiness, and truancy. Collaborate with families, counselors, and administrators to address attendance concerns. Develop and support interventions for chronically absent or disengaged students. Maintain timely and accurate records and files consistent with school policies and procedures. Participates in other supervision duties such as school events, trainings, morning duty, dismissal duty, and lunch duty, as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree is required and in fields of education, social work, health, or another related field is preferred.
A minimum of three years’ experience working with “at-risk” or “behaviorally challenged” children as a teacher, social worker, tutor or mentor, preferably in a multi-cultural setting.
Track record of building trust and positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
Ability to maintain composure and job performance under changing or stressful conditions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills that always reflect professionalism and tact.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
Ability to pass federal, state, and local background checks.

Nice To Haves

A Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or Colorado Principal License is preferred.
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) or equivalent trained is preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate an understanding, respectful and receptive attitude toward the behavioral needs of students of various age groups 6-12.
Provide expert knowledge of techniques needed to successfully be a part of an effective team regarding Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), function –based interventions, Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP), and Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) systems.
Meet with students whose behavior warrants intervention and develop individualized behavior tracking and intervention programs.
Serve on IEP Teams and develop relationships with students requiring intervention.
Work with staff on issues such as crisis intervention, learning and collaboration issues, and factors that can affect development and implementation of interventions.
Serve as a consultant to administrators, teachers, and parents others in finding positive solutions for behavior modification.
Monitors student attendance while developing Absence Intervention Plans, working to achieve school-wide daily attendance.
Promotes school culture through daily practices, positive attitude and collaboration with students, families and staff.
Monitor student attendance, tardiness, and truancy.
Collaborate with families, counselors, and administrators to address attendance concerns.
Develop and support interventions for chronically absent or disengaged students.
Maintain timely and accurate records and files consistent with school policies and procedures.
Participates in other supervision duties such as school events, trainings, morning duty, dismissal duty, and lunch duty, as needed.