We are in search of a driven Associate Dean of Culture to join our stellar team at Excel Academy Charter Schools in Providence, RI.
Growing your career as a Full Time Associate Dean of Culture is a terrific opportunity to develop important skills.
If you are strong in attention to detail, decision-making and have the right experience for the job, then apply for the position of Associate Dean of Culture at Excel Academy Charter Schools today!
Description Organization Overview Excel Academy was founded in 2003 with the mission to provide a high-quality education to students in East Boston and Chelsea Massachusetts, communities that are predominantly low-income and Latinx and historically have faced significant social and educational barriers. Our success in Massachusetts is proof that the opportunity gap can be closed. At Excel Academy Charter Schools, we believe that when a student has the support and tools to pursue a productive post-secondary pathway aligned to their personal identity and values, it can fundamentally change their life trajectory.
Over the years, we have grown from one middle school to a network of four schools with 1,400 students in grades 5 to 12. In the fall of 2022 we will welcome a founding class of 5th graders to help us launch Excel Academy Rhode Island. By 2032, Excel Rhode Island will run 4 schools serving over 2,100 students from Providence, Central Falls, and North Providence.
We present our students with educational experiences that allow them to grow and discover their best selves so that when they leave our halls, they can successfully navigate all of the post-secondary options available to them. You can read more about the impact of the Excel Academy model.
At Excel Academy we learn from our students, families, and staff and make improvements. We have increasingly adapted to provide a holistic education that values our community as collaborators in the learning process, social-emotional support, equity for diverse learners, and fosters identity development. We prioritize an approach that is both rigorous and inclusive. Our team of passionate, intelligent, driven, and loving staff are at the core of the work we do. Growth Happens Here.
About the Role The Dean of Culture will lead initiatives related to student culture and ensure that students are supported to achieve academically while developing as young people. The DOS also serves as the leader of the school's core behavior and character education systems and programs.
Duties and Responsibilities Proactively plan and execute systems to drive positive student behavior and create an academics-focused culture of achievement:
Proactively train key constituents in Excel's approach to culture and behavior systemsDevelop and teach New Staff Orientation lessonsLead workshops during All-Staff SummitSupport grade level leaders in their work planning and executing student orientationWith the school admin team, develop and deliver parent orientation sessions, and conduct follow-up meetings Empower teachers to drive positive student outcomesProvide feedback to staff members in their classroom management during break, lunch, Focus, and instructional timeBuild strong relationships with staff members; seek feedback and provide feedbackEnsure a cycle of communication with teachers following referralsMaintain a public presence throughout the school dayPlan, oversee, and execute designated programming:Oversee school-wide intervention and incentive programsPlan and execute student groups as determined by the Dean Team
Respond to issues relating to behavior or discipline:
Serve as a parent contact for student disciplinary issues and concerns, conferring with Head of School and teachers as needed.Manage daily attendance and uniform referralsManage "Dean's office traffic" from 7:30 – 8:20 am, including processing uniform referrals and late studentsCommunicate updates on students to staff in a timely mannerMonitor attendance of frequently-absent students; provide regular updates to administratorsCommunicate with families and/or create attendance contracts, as needed
Support effective execution of student interventions and supports:
Serve as a member of the Student Support teamWith student advisors, develop, execute and/or oversee individualized interventions and supports for particular students as needed
Serve as a productive member of the Administrative team:
Provide morning and afternoon coverage as specified by the teamDrive school improvement through participation in quarterly strategic planning cycles and data analysisWrite, revise and finalize school manuals annuallyMeaningfully participate in weekly administrative meetings and weigh in on school wide decision making
Serve as a productive member of the Excel Community:
Participate in generating and upholding Excel Staff normsProvide coverage when neededFollow the appropriate protocol when absent to request coverageServe as a member of a GLT and homeroom team:Meaningfully participate in Friday meetings, school PD and family conferencesDo whatever it takes to ensure the mission of the school is fulfilled
Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:
Understand how your identity markers (including race, class, and gender) impact your leadership.Demonstrates understanding and respect for the cultures and languages of our communities. Solicit and welcome collaboration and feedback from colleagues, students, families and the surrounding community.Understand the impact of historical and structural racism and use this lens in your decision-making. Take action to demonstrate personal reflections and growth/ be responsive to feedback and lessons learned. Qualifications A minimum of two years teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred;A commitment to and belief in all students and the mission of Excel Academy Charter Schools, including Excel's values and educational model;A commitment to addressing racial and economic inequity in education;The ability to focus and thrive in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment;The ability to work effectively in a team environment and the willingness and desire to support others in doing their best work; andAn openness to change, a willingness to problem-solve, and an interest in receiving feedback for continuous improvement; andAnd can speak to their personal investment and commitment to antiracist education and diversity, equity, and inclusion in our school community and beyond. Preference will be given to applicants who also: Have experience in a public or charter school settingSpeak Spanish, Haitian Creole, Khmer, and VietnameseCan clearly articulate the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion and provide examples of how this commitment will be woven into all aspects of the school vision Excel Academy Charter Schools is committed to its work as an anti-racist organization. One critical element of that commitment is building and empowering a diverse staff that reflects the community that we serve. We strongly encourage applications from candidates whose experiences share important points of intersection with those of our students. Staff who demonstrate fluency in Spanish, Portuguese or Arabic (languages spoken widely by our diverse community of families) will receive additional compensation, as will staff who are alumni of our schools.
Excel Academy Charter Schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, athletic performance, special need, proficiency in the English language or a foreign language or prior academic achievement.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
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