2025-2026 Dean of Culture and Climate

Legacy Charter School - Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a passionate Dean of Culture and Climate to foster a positive environment for scholars. This role focuses on behavior management, social-emotional learning, and building strong relationships within the school community. The ideal candidate will lead initiatives that promote a supportive atmosphere, ensuring every child can thrive academically and socially. If you believe in the potential of every student and are ready to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a school setting, preferably urban.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Train and monitor school-wide behavior management systems.
• Teach social-emotional learning lessons.
• Assist with creating a positive school culture.

Skills

Behavior Management

Social-Emotional Learning

Restorative Practices

Relationship Building

Time Management

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field

Experience in urban school settings

Job description

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Organization Overview

Legacy Charter School is a high-performing public charter school holistically educating 468 scholars in Kindergarten through 8th grade in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood. Our mission is to create an outstanding center for teaching and learning for children and their families that will recognize and nurture the full potential of every child, provide a foundation for a college education, and educate our scholars to be creative and critical thinkers and responsible citizens in school, at home, and in the broader community.

Dean of Culture and Climate

Organization Overview

Legacy Charter School is a high-performing public charter school holistically educating 468 scholars in Kindergarten through 8th grade in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood. Our mission is to create an outstanding center for teaching and learning for children and their families that will recognize and nurture the full potential of every child, provide a foundation for a college education, and educate our scholars to be creative and critical thinkers and responsible citizens in school, at home, and in the broader community.

Position Summary

We are seeking a full-time Dean of Culture and Climate who can help scholars meet their behavior goals, help scholars make positive choices by teaching social-emotional learning skills, and help build positive school culture.

KEY LEGACY EDUCATOR BELIEFS AND QUALITIES

A successful Legacy educator demonstrates the following beliefs and has the following qualities:

Proves the Possible

• Possesses an unshakable, deeply held personal belief that all scholars deserve outstanding educational opportunities.
• Leads through Cultural Responsiveness by committing fiercely to improving outcomes for all scholars, especially from underserved communities.
• Makes decisions based on what is best for scholars.
• Brings collaboration and a solutions orientation to developing positive relationships with all staff members, scholars and the broader community.
  
  
  

Drives Results

• Works relentlessly to achieve exceptional scholar outcomes, and does so by demonstrating clear intellect, setting and achieving goals, and working with grit and tenacity.
• Embraces a growth mindset that focuses on identifying professional development goals aligned with our strategic plan.
  
  
  

Builds Relationships

• Operates with an exceptional level of self-awareness, humility, and integrity in all interactions.
• Builds relationships marked by trust and respect, and does so with a variety of stakeholders including peers, leaders, scholars, families, and community members.
  
  
  

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The ideal candidate will work with the Principal and the Behavior Team on the following:

BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT AND RESTORATIVE PRACTICES

• Train and monitor the implementation of school-wide behavior management systems
• Assist with challenging behaviors in the Reset Room on a daily basis
• Build and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders to collectively problem-solve behavior issues in a timely manner
• Be actively present in classrooms and at lunch times to maintain the climate and culture of Legacy’s mission
• Use restorative and trauma-informed practices to address student misbehavior behavior
  
  
  

SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING

• Teach social-emotional learning lessons to address misbehavior’s root causes
  
  
  

SCHOOL CULTURE

• Assist with creating and executing ideas and events to build and maintain a positive school culture
• Help increase positive school culture by assisting with school culture goals rooted in the Legacy Anchors
• Remains consistent in displaying the expected culture and climate expectations
• Be an active member of the SEL and School Culture Team by training and observing teachers and students in all spaces, followed by prompt feedback
  
  
  

MTSS BEHAVIOR PROGRAM

• Work closely with scholars in Tier 2 and Tier 3 with behavior challenges and their families
• Work with teachers to execute behavior interventions that are aligned with restorative practices
• Be an active member of the MTSS Behavior Team
• Assist with creating innovative ideas to craft meaningful behavior plans
  
  
  

CHARACTERISTICS

• Skilled multi-tasker, excellent time manager, and highly organized
• Highly motivated, reflective, and creative in supporting all scholars
• Able to execute projects after principal approval
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and critical thinking skills
• Unwavering belief that all scholars can excel
• Coachable and committed to teamwork
  
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with the lunch program as needed
• Manage student’s cell phones and uniform needs
• Assist with making attendance calls for students that are absent
• Develop and maintain positive and productive relationships with all scholars, staff members, and Legacy families, working in service of our scholars
• Maintains a consistent positive attitude rooted in the school’s mission
• Other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Requirements

• Has experience working in a school setting, preferably in an urban school, for at least 2 years (in good standing)
  
  
  

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please apply online, Legacy Charter School Careers, where you will be directed to upload your resume. We will then place you into our hiring process, which includes interviewing with Legacy faculty and leadership and participating in a demonstration lesson.

Compensation

Salary for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience.

A competitive benefits package will also be offered.

Salary Range: $60,000 - 90,000

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

Legacy Charter School is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment. Legacy Charter School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic background.

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