Dean of Culture - Cody High School

DPSCD Comp; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Dean of Culture to foster a strong achievement culture in a school setting. This role involves collaborating with the Principal and staff to create an inclusive environment and implementing behavior management systems. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and experience in K-12 education, along with excellent interpersonal and presentation skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on student outcomes and school culture while working closely with families and community partners.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Professional Development

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in K-12 education and 3 years in supervisory roles.
• Strong computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Create a culture focused on academic achievement.
• Lead Positive Behavior Intervention Support initiatives.
• Facilitate training on student-teacher relationships.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Classroom Management

Presentation Skills

Behavior Management

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Salary Range: $70,000 - $93,629 annually

Reports to: Principal

Bargaining Unit: Organization of School Administrators and Supervisors (OSAS)

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Telecommuting Eligibility: School-based. Not eligible for telecommuting.

In accordance with the Agreement between the Organization of School Administrators and Supervisors (OSAS) and the Board of Education of the School District of the City of Detroit, the following vacancy is announced.

Position Summary

The Dean of Culture will create a strong achievement culture in the school aligned to the mission, vision, and values of the Detroit Public Schools Community District. The Dean of Culture works closely with the Principal and staff to cultivate an inclusive school environment and employ efforts to create a positive, structured, consistent, caring, and disciplined school culture.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess and provide evidence of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• At least two (2) years’ experience working in a K-12 educational setting and/or directly with school-aged children.
• Must have three (3) years of successful supervisory work experience monitoring and managing student behavior.
• Preferred experience coaching teachers in classroom management to increase student achievement.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills required.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Essential Functions

• Create and ensure a culture where academic achievement is the overarching goal.
• Own the school’s character development, reinforcing positive self-identity and character strengths.
• Lead Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) initiatives.
• Partner with parents and families to build an authentic school-wide community.
• Coordinate and implement a school-wide behavior management system with incentives and consequences.
• Work with children with behavior challenges and their families; collaborate with counselors and teachers for interventions.
• Facilitate staff training on student-teacher relationships, classroom management, and school culture.
• Conduct school culture walkthroughs to maintain high standards.
• Supervise school entry, meals, dismissal, and transitions to ensure orderliness.
• Monitor and analyze attendance, homework, and discipline records; develop proactive systems.
• Model servant leadership.
• Prepare reports on activities and progress.
• Collaborate with district offices to improve student outcomes.
• Serve as liaison between principal and District leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Security Clearance

Internal Applicants: If you are a current employee, no new security clearance is necessary unless the role requires a different background check.

External Applicants: Must submit to a criminal background check upon hire. Details will be provided at hire.

Method of Application

Apply through the online system. Only online applications with a resume will be considered. Official transcripts and verification of prior teaching service are required upon hire.

For assistance, contact the Office of Human Resources via email at [emailprotected] or call [phone].

DPSCD does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, or other protected categories. Contact the Civil Rights Coordinator at [phone] or detroitk12.org/compliance for more information.