25-26 [Anticipated] High School Dean of Academics and Culture

Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Dean of Academics and Culture to lead and inspire educators in a diverse public charter school network. This role emphasizes exceptional teacher leadership, fostering an inclusive environment, and ensuring every scholar has the support needed to succeed academically and socially. The ideal candidate will possess strong teaching and behavior management skills, and a commitment to equity in education. Join a passionate team dedicated to empowering scholars and transforming lives through education in a vibrant community setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of teaching experience in diverse public school settings.
• Rhode Island teacher certification required by hire date.

Responsibilities

• Coach and develop teachers to engage 100% of scholars.
• Coordinate and facilitate staff trainings and professional development.
• Manage school culture and behavior management systems.

Skills

Teaching

Behavior Management

Instructional Planning

Communication

Crisis Prevention and Intervention

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

BVP is an intentionally diverse network of tuition-free public charter schools. As a founding member of the National Coalition of Diverse Charter Schools, BVP offers a high-quality school choice to the families of Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln, and Pawtucket.

The mission of Blackstone Valley Prep is to prepare every scholar to achieve their goals for college and the world beyond. BVP’s scholars will graduate empowered as learners, individuals, and community members to access opportunities and break down barriers.

Apart from academics, we believe that preparing scholars for the world beyond also means experiencing the diversity of the world we live in today. Our network is designed to be diverse, accepting students from the four communities that share a region but differ substantially in their socio-economic, racial, and ethnic demographics. We seek to create a staff with a similarly diverse set of backgrounds and experiences that reflect that of our students, families, and communities. Blackstone Valley Prep (BVP) Mayoral Academy is now hiring dedicated team members who are willing to do whatever it takes to put all scholars on a path to college. Successful candidates should understand and advocate for the importance of equity in classrooms, curriculums, and throughout school systems.

Expectations of a BVP Team Member include (but are not limited to):

• Acts on the belief that 100% of scholars can be successful in college and the world beyond.

• Embraces the diversity of the BVP community by fostering an environment of respect and inclusion while actively working to build an equitable school community.

• Cultivates the social and personal skills that will serve scholars in a complex world.

• Engages meaningfully in school and network professional growth opportunities and enhances professional growth by giving and seeking assistance from other team members.

• Acts ethically and with integrity while following all school, network, and state policies.

• Engages families as partners in scholar success while recognizing and respecting differences in family backgrounds, structures, and cultures.

• Attends mandatory professional development and family meet and greets.

We are looking for candidates for a Dean of Academics and Culture for anticipated openings at the HS.

Deans of Academics and Culture are expected to:

Demonstrate exceptional teacher leadership:

• Directly coach and develop a caseload of teachers to further develop their instructional skills to engage 100% of scholars.

• Observe lessons regularly and deliver targeted feedback to teachers.

• Collaborate with grade and/or subject teams to launch units, plan lessons and conduct and analyze assessments.

• Provide tools and resources for effective instructional delivery.

• Model effective instructional practices for teachers.

Lead outstanding professional development:

• Coordinate, manage, and facilitate innovative, motivating staff trainings and professional development sessions.

• Facilitate regular data meetings with teachers to troubleshoot challenges and make decisions based on scholar achievement.

Serve as an active member of the school leadership team:

• Participate in weekly leadership team meetings.

• Collaborate with Deans across the BVP network to build upon and refine current curriculum.

• Assist grade chairs and other teacher leaders in developing leadership skills.

Collaborate with scholar support staff members to manage school culture:

• Work closely with the Head of School, Social Worker and other members of scholar support team to provide a safe and secure school environment that is achievement-oriented and joyful.

• Coordinate and implement school-wide behavior management systems.

• Assist teachers, scholars, and parents with effective creation and implementation of behavior plans, including leading targeted Tier 3 interventions as needed.

• Analyze school wide culture data and make adjustments as necessary.

• Monitor and analyze scholars’ attendance, homework, and discipline records and proactively responds to school's areas of need.

• Assist with supervision of scholars arriving to and leaving from the school, during transitions, lunch, and group events both during and after school (e.g. assemblies, athletics, dances).

• May be required to physically restrain and/or physically remove a student from the classroom or other areas of the school as a temporary safety measure using CPI guidelines.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to sit, walk, and stand for extended periods of time.

• May require crisis prevention and intervention techniques, including physical restraint.

• Must be able to monitor environment to maintain scholar safety.

• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Noise level in the work environment can be moderate to loud depending on the situation.

• Must be able to respond rapidly in emergency situations.

Qualifications:

• 5 years or more of teaching experience, preferably in a diverse public school setting.

• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred.

• Bilingual candidates preferred, but not required.

• Excellent teaching, behavior management, and instructional planning skills.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Willingness to contribute to the continuous growth and development of the organization.

• Successful applicants must hold a Rhode Island teacher certification by their date of hire. Rhode Island offers reciprocity with over 30 states across the country. Learn more here.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume, professional references’ contact information, and a cover letter highlighting your alignment with our mission online. If your position requires certification or licensure please be sure to upload it. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regretfully can only respond to those candidates who best meet the requirements of a specific position or whose backgrounds are generally applicable to our team. If you are selected to advance in the hiring process, you will be contacted by a BVP team member.

Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or ancestry.