Coney Island Prep Brooklyn , NY 11201
Posted 4 weeks ago
Dean of Students (2024 - 2025 School Year)
High School
Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School
Brooklyn, New York
What is the Role?
The Dean of Students (DOS) is focused on building student culture and takes pride in working with teachers, families, leadership, social workers, and special education coordinators to meet the needs of all students at Coney Island Prep. To best support students, the DOS may write behavior improvement plans and coach teachers on implementation in collaboration with the Vice Principal of Culture, the other DOS, special education coordinators and social workers. Community building through event planning and hosting is also a means for support, as well as a way to infuse joy into school culture. By developing strong culture systems, the DOS directly influences scholar success in the classroom.
What You'll Be Asked To Do
Whole School Responsibilities
Work directly with the VP of Culture who will be your manager and coach; collaborate with the Principal, Culture Team, and Operations Team to plan and implement student orientation
Create, evaluate and seek to constantly improve overall school culture, with an emphasis on creating a culture that is academically focused, joyful, safe and secure, and allows scholars the opportunity to develop positive and age-appropriate relationships
Organize and coordinate incentive systems and key family events
Collaborate and lead Community Meeting celebrations and whole-school events or meetings
Facilitate professional development sessions that focus on and support trauma-informed practices
Proactively plan and execute systems to drive positive student behavior and create a culture of achievement
Check uniforms and ensure all scholars meet dress code expectations each day
Student Behavior
Use a trauma-informed lens to address and manage behaviors
Help students internalize and practice the school's core PRIDE values
Monitor student behavior both inside and outside of the classroom
Support teachers by taking the initiative to address behavioral problems as they arise, ensuring that instructional time is maximized and that students miss as little time in the classroom as possible
Engage with parents and families to act as partners in creating successful behavior plans for scholars who may need extra assistance
Manage the entire dean referral process, from classroom push-in support to dean's office processing, to restorative consequences
Manage suspensions, in-school and out-of-school
Instructional Responsibilities
Collaborate with Leadership Team to observe and support teacher development
In consultation with the school's Special Education Coordinators and Social Worker, assist in the internalization, facilitation, and observation/feedback process for Advisory groups
Provide classroom management support and coaching to teachers as needed
Assist and coach teachers on implementing trauma-informed systems in their classrooms
Serve on one or two grade teams to ensure teachers are collaborating effectively to meet the needs of all scholars
What You'll Need
Passion for education and a dedication to Coney Island Prep's mission, beliefs, and values and its commitment to anti-racism
Steadfast belief that all scholars can achieve at the highest academic levels and deserve an opportunity to succeed in the college and career of their choice
Proven organizational, oral, and written communication skills; timeliness; accuracy; and consistent and regular communication; and ability to meet deadlines
Self-reflective and open to regular feedback, with the ambition and desire to grow and develop
An entrepreneurial spirit, embracing the opportunity for creativity and hard work inherent in a growing organization
A positive, solutions-oriented attitude and drive for excellence
Eagerness to work collaboratively as part of a team
Professional demeanor and interpersonal skills to foster relationships with vendors, staff, scholars and their families while demonstrating value of diversity and inclusivity
Cultural competencies to work in low-income communities and a willingness to examine your beliefs and biases across lines of difference
Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree and NYS teaching certification strongly preferred
Lead teaching experience highly preferred
Previous charter school experience a plus
Background in organizational systems such as Schoolrunner, Excel, Torsh, and/or Google Sheets a plus, but not a requirement
Who are we?
Coney Island Prep is a college preparatory public charter school in Brooklyn, New York. Merging growth, performance, and commitment, the Coney Island Prep community takes its responsibility to prepare scholars for the college and career of their choice very seriously, but not ourselves. We balance our sense of ownership and responsibility with humility and levity and support each other every step of the way. Coney Island Prep currently serves over 1,300 scholars across its four schools, including:
Commitment to Anti-racism, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice
Coney Island Prep is committed to building a team that collectively reflects the various backgrounds, experiences, and identities of our scholars. We recognize and respond to different points of access, so that everyone maximizes their highest potential. We also recognize that because of institutionalized racism and systemic oppression, historically marginalized groups are at a disadvantage when it comes to most application and hiring processes. We want to ensure that all candidates, regardless of their identity, are able to demonstrate their qualifications and are not limited by a lack of opportunity or access. We are committed to creating a space where everyone's identity is acknowledged, respected, and welcomed. We are intentional about creating an environment where people feel comfortable being their authentic selves at work by constantly examining our organization culture and challenging our traditions.
Benefits and Compensation
Employees at Coney Island Prep are provided with salaries that are highly competitive, set through a lens of equity, and based on an individual's skills and experiences relevant to the role. The salary range for this role is from $90,000 - 100,000.
As a regular full time employee of Coney Island Prep, you will be eligible for benefits that include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as a 403(b) retirement benefit package with match and Paid Family Leave.
Staff are provided with a MacBook Air and access to all the necessary technology and resources needed to succeed in their role.
Are you "All In?" This position starts July 22, 2024. To apply, head to our Careers Page!
Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, national origin, citizenship or disability. We want Coney Island Prep to be a place where scholars and staff of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities feel as though they are valued and can excel.
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