Dean of Student Culture K8- East Campus

Vanguard Classical School, Inc.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard Classical School is seeking a Dean of Culture to support student behavior management and foster a positive school environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in relationship building and behavior management, with a commitment to the social emotional well-being of students. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Participation in Colorado Public Schools Retirement System

Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

Short and Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of classroom experience.
• Strong ability to build relationships with K-12 students and staff.
• Commitment to the social emotional well-being of all students.

Responsibilities

• Steward PBIS-centered disciplinary program for students.
• Manage campus culture and discipline systems.
• Coach teams of instructors on positive culture building.

Skills

Relationship Building

Behavior Management

Cultural Awareness

Restorative Practices

Education

B.A.

M.A., M.S, Ed.S, Ed.D, or Ph.D (Preferred)

CO Principal or Administrator License (Preferred)

Job description

Support teaching and leadership teams at the East Campus by activities including but not limited to, developing and enforcing policies related to student discipline and attendance; monitoring and enforcing building safety and security; assisting in planning and implementing student behavior programs; and acting in the role of Title IX coordinator.

We are looking for a candidate with a positive attitude who is energetic about behavior while sharing the building relationships with students and with development and implementation of fair, equitable, sustainable student behavior management processes and programs. We look for candidates with a passion for learning themselves. Take a look at our job description, and if it fits with your educational philosophy, we want to hear from you!

SUMMARY of ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Culture

• Steward PBIS-centered disciplinary program for all VCS West students in grades Kindergarten - 8 centered on school character traits and policy expectations while always remaining aware of unique VCS student and community cultural awareness.
• Execute school-wide culture systems and routines in order to create a safe, purposeful, and inclusive school environment.
• Communicate regularly and often with families to both solicit input and share student behavioral progress, while empowering teachers to do the same.
• Manage campus culture, and discipline systems - responding quickly and effectively to all complaints as they arise.
• Support intervention plans and restorative approaches to support all students with special attention to supporting students with social and emotional needs.
• Meet regularly with the Leadership Team.
• Collaborate with school leaders to design and implement appropriate professional development, guidelines, and performance management systems executed by teachers as first interveners.
• Ensure that students are safe and maximize learning time by upholding school-wide behavioral expectations.
• Provide daily leadership during community gatherings that set the tone for academic programs.
• Serve as a member of the campus-based Leadership Team.
• Assist with student recruitment by supporting positive, restorative, and regulatory required behavior response actions.

As a Dean of Culture, you will

• Build a positive student culture in which students and community members of all cultures feel seen, valued, and heard
• Lead restorative conversations with teachers, and students in order to repair relationships and find the root causes of issues as they arise.
• Coach teams of instructors on positive culture building, classroom management, supporting student attendance, and enforcement of student behavior expectations as identified in the student/parent handbook.
• Act as point of contact for family interactions in regards to attendance, behavior, interventions, restorative approaches and supports for student success.
• Process behavioral events with students and help them regulate after an emotional escalation.

REQUIREMENTS

• B.A. (Required)
• M.A., M.S, Ed.S, Ed.D, or Ph.D (Preferred, but not required)
• CO Principal or Administrator License (Preferred, but not required)
• Minimum of 3 years of classroom experience
• Strong ability to build relationships with Kindergarten through 12th grade students, and support them in meeting high expectations
• Strong ability to build relationships with Kindergarten through 12th grade staff; steward their training in areas such as PBIS interventions and restorative practices such that they can in turn meet high expectations
• A commitment to the social emotional well-being of all students and the culture of the school.
• Ability to work with students and parents/guardians of all cultures and lead/steward potentially stressful meetings in productive and positive ways.
• Availability after regular working hours for issues such as threat assessments, suicide risk assessments, etc.
• Certification from various entities in all areas of student intervention including but not limited to CPR, Restraint Training, Suicide Risk Assessment, Threat Assessment, etc.

Working Conditions:

• Physical Activities: Office/school environment including computer interface. Bend, reach, sit, stand, stoop, talk, walk, and heavy person-to-person interaction with students, families, peers, and community members.
• Weight and Force Demands: Moderate physical activity (lifting, pulling, and pushing up to 30 pounds).
• Other: May be required to work outside of normal working hours and travel for work related functions.

About VCS:

Vanguard Classical School has served the Aurora/Denver community for more than 15 years celebrating Academic Excellence and Character Development through Classical Education. Authorized by the Aurora Public Schools, Vanguard Classical School works within the Core Knowledge Scope and Sequence delivering content in the Classical Style.

For more information, please visit https://www.vanguardclassical.org

Why work for Vanguard Classical School?

Vanguard Classical School provides a positive work environment that facilitates our staff in delivering instruction that facilitates individual academic achievement and character development through a safe, equitable, global content-rich learning environment. VCS's vision is to develop well-rounded world citizens of exceptional character who are academically prepared to contribute to and improve their communities.

Our team and school community are diverse and we embrace that diversity as an encouraging, friendly, open, and supportive team and school. We invest in our team members by providing a balanced, growth-oriented, and supportive work environment, while helping you achieve your career goals within and beyond Vanguard. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance and AD&D plans
• Participation in the Colorado Public Schools Retirement System PERA
• PERA 401K, 457B, and Roth IRA retirement options
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Voluntary life insurance for employees and dependents
• Short and Long Term Disability
• AFLAC add-ons to include accident, critical illness, and hospital plans
• Employee Assistance Program

Compensation:

This is a full-time, year-round position. Salary range is $60,000 to $70,000 annually, dependent upon education and experience.

Vanguard Classical School is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. In compliance with federal, state and local laws, all hiring decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to building diverse candidate pools for all positions and creating a work culture and environment inclusive of all. Women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Vanguard Classical School serves students with disabilities and English Learners and provides services to students as required by state and federal law.

Your employment by the Vanguard Classical School may provide you with information that is confidential and proprietary to the Vanguard Classical School or to its affiliated schools including, but not limited to, any trade secret, any financial, educational, fundraising, student, and/or personnel files, records and/or information (collectively "Confidential Information"), and that disclosure of any Confidential Information could cause irreparable harm to the Vanguard Classical School and its students. You agree not to communicate, divulge, or disclose to any other person, firm, or entity or use for your own benefit or purposes, any Confidential Information, except as required by law or court order or expressly authorized in advance in writing by the Vanguard Classical School. This covenant shall survive the expiration or termination of your employment by the Vanguard Classical School.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, you will be required to provide documented evidence of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Please bring appropriate documentation with you to your New Hire Orientation. Federal Law states that the Charter School may not permit you to work more than three days without this documentation.

Lastly, please note that your employment offer is contingent upon the successful completion of the required criminal background clearance process, and that the failure to do so will render any offer null and void in its entirety.