25-26 [Anticipated] High School Dean of Academics and Culture (568-753)

Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy; Cumberland (RI); On-site; USD 83,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Dean of Academics and Culture to lead and inspire teachers while fostering an inclusive and equitable school environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong teaching background and a passion for empowering scholars to succeed in college and beyond. This role involves coaching teachers, engaging families, and leading professional development to ensure every scholar thrives. Join a collaborative team committed to making a difference in the lives of students and their communities, and enjoy a competitive salary along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Medical and Dental Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) Retirement Plan

Generous Parental Leave Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Longevity Bonuses

Preference in Enrollment for Staff's Children

Qualifications

• Must hold Rhode Island teacher certification by hire date.
• 5+ years of teaching experience, preferably in diverse settings.

Responsibilities

• Coach and develop teachers to engage all scholars.
• Foster an equitable school community and support scholar success.
• Analyze school culture data and implement behavior plans.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Behavior Management

Instructional Planning

Crisis Prevention and Intervention

Bilingual Communication

Education

Rhode Island Teacher Certification

5+ years of Teaching Experience

Job description

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

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):

1. Acts on the belief that 100% of scholars can be successful in college and the world beyond
2. Embraces the diversity of the BVP community by fostering an environment of respect and inclusion while actively working to build an equitable school community
3. Cultivates the social and personal skills that will serve scholars in a complex world.
4. Engages meaningfully in school and network professional growth opportunities and enhances professional growth by giving and seeking assistance from other team members
5. Acts ethically and with integrity while following all school, network, and state policies
6. Engages families as partners in scholar success while recognizing and respecting differences in family backgrounds, structures, and cultures
7. Attends mandatory professional development and family meet and greets

Opportunities and Benefits for a BVP Team Member include (but are not limited to):

1. Competitive salary range of $83,000 - $94,000 commensurate with experience and comprehensive medical and dental plan*
2. Internal hiring to capitalize on strengths and interests
3. Collaborative, team-driven culture
4. Instructional coaching
5. Ongoing opportunities for professional development and tuition reimbursement for all employees
6. All staff members receive a minimum of 7 personal days per year
7. 401(k) retirement plan that is 100% vested immediately with an employer match of 5%
8. Generous parental leave benefits (paid time off, extended leave available, etc.)
9. Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care (matched)
10. Longevity Bonuses
11. Impact Factors (additional compensation for shared experiences and education/certification beyond what is required)
12. School-aged children of BVP employees receive preference in enrollment (restrictions apply)

*BVP has a policy not to negotiate on salaries. Allowing for negotiations undermines the economic equity we strive for as an organization. We endeavor to pay people well and appreciate our employees. Our transparent salary scale is based on the experience, competencies, and responsibilities required to thrive in this role.

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:

1. Demonstrate exceptional teacher leadership
2. Directly coach and develop a caseload of teachers to further develop their instructional skills to engage 100% of scholars
3. Observe lessons regularly and deliver targeted feedback to teachers
4. Collaborate with grade and/or subject teams to launch units, plan lessons and conduct and analyze assessments
5. Provide tools and resources for effective instructional delivery
6. Model effective instructional practices for teachers
7. Lead outstanding professional development
8. Coordinate, manage, and facilitate innovative, motivating staff trainings and professional development sessions
9. Facilitate regular data meetings with teachers to troubleshoot challenges and make decisions based on scholar achievement
10. Serve as an active member of the school leadership team
11. Participate in weekly leadership team meetings
12. Collaborate with Deans across the BVP network to build upon and refine current curriculum
13. Assist grade chairs and other teacher leaders in developing leadership skills
14. Collaborate with scholar support staff members to manage school culture
15. 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
16. Coordinate and implement school-wide behavior management systems
17. Assist teachers, scholars, and parents with effective creation and implementation of behavior plans, including leading targeted Tier 3 interventions as needed
18. Analyze school-wide culture data and make adjustments as necessary
19. Monitor and analyze scholars’ attendance, homework, and discipline records and proactively responds to school's areas of need
20. 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)
21. 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

The mental and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

1. Ability to sit, walk, and stand for extended periods of time
2. May require crisis prevention and intervention techniques, including physical restraint.
3. Must be able to monitor environment to maintain scholar safety
4. Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
5. Noise level in the work environment can be moderate to loud depending on the situation
6. Must be able to respond rapidly in emergency situations.

Qualifications

1. 5 years or more of teaching experience, preferably in a diverse public school setting
2. Bilingual candidates preferred, but not required
3. Excellent teaching, behavior management, and instructional planning skills
4. Willingness to contribute to the continuous growth and development of the organization
5. 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.