Dean of Students

0128 Blossom Rock Preparatory Academy; United States; Presencial; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Comprehensive Health Coverage

401(k) with employer match

Mission-driven culture

Descripción de la vacante

Great Hearts Blossom Rock in Apache Junction, AZ is seeking a Dean of Students to lead student conduct, support culture, and act as a liaison among families, students, faculty, and staff. Reports to Headmaster; exempt position with salary.

The role focuses on creating a safe, orderly environment, building positive student relationships, coordinating with the Lead Office and specialists, and supporting teachers with classroom management, social-emotional programs, and co-curricular events.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree at minimum.
• At least 2 years of prior teaching experience or equivalent experience in the field required.
• Experience in a liberal arts institution or knowledge of a Great Books core curriculum is strongly preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain a safe, orderly school environment by upholding student conduct standards.
• Build and protect student culture and community.
• Serve as liaison for families, students, faculty, and staff regarding conduct.
• Intervene to support student behavior, academics, and engagement.
• Coordinate with Great Hearts Lead Office on disciplinary and social-emotional matters.
• Support faculty with classroom management tools and professional development.
• Oversee disciplinary actions and school-wide behavioral programs.
• Lead and participate in school events and activities.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Coaching teachers

Team player

Resilience

Educación

Bachelor’s degree

Herramientas

None

Descripción del empleo

POSITION: Administration, Dean of Students LOCATION: Great Hearts Blossom Rock, Apache Junction, AZ REPORTS TO: Headmaster FLSA STATUS: Exempt, Salary About

Great Hearts Academies Great Hearts Academies is the largest network of classical K-12 schools in the country with academies across Arizona, Louisiana, and Texas. With a mission to cultivate the minds and hearts of students through the pursuit of Truth, Goodness and Beauty, we believe the highest goal of education is to become good, intellectually, and morally. Additional information can be found at http://www.greatheartsamerica.org/.

What does Great Hearts have to offer?

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Exceptional medical, dental, and vision insurance with minimal employee contribution.
• Retirement Planning: A competitive 401(k) with employer match.
• Supportive & Mission-Driven Culture: Join a workplace centered around true collegiality, collaboration, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Position Summary

The Dean of Students provides care and support for students with respect to social and disciplinary matters. He/she acts as an essential liaison for families, students, faculty, and staff, and reinforces school culture through collaboration, intervention, and example. The Dean of Students reports directly to the Headmaster.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Works with Headmaster to provide for the safe and orderly environment of the school by establishing and maintaining standards of student conduct.
• Builds and protects student culture.
• Acts as an essential liaison for families, students, faculty, and staff regarding student conduct.
• Proactively works with students to build relationships and improve behavior issues, as well as academic engagement and student confidence.
• Coordinates with relevant Great Hearts Lead Office Staff regarding procedural, disciplinary, and socialemotional matters as needed.
• Ensures consistency in faculty approach to student monitoring throughout the day.
• Assists and develops faculty with effective classroom management tools.
• Serves as primary interventionist on school-wide behavioral programs (Love and Logic, PBIS, etc.).
• Oversees discipline issues and monitors/facilitates all disciplinary actions (detention, suspension, etc.).
• Builds community support for student activities, retreats, and social events, collaborating with PSO and student social/leadership committees as needed.
• Monitors chronic student tardy/attendance issues and provides intervention and communication with families.
• Investigates, collects, and documents information/evidence of student allegations involving misconduct and/or bullying.
• Assists with the supervision of students by maintaining an active presence in hallways, common areas, and restrooms throughout the day.
• Serves as liaison and advocate alongside general education teachers and the academy Special Education team, counselors, 504 Coordinators, and any other consultants working with the school, regarding student conduct and disciplinary issues.
• Attends and/or provides administrative support for school social and co-curricular events.
• Participates in periodic Great Hearts professional development activities with other academy leaders and the faculty of other academies at the discretion of the Headmaster.
• Teaches or substitutes when necessary.

Qualifications, Competencies & Strengths

Education: Bachelor’s degree at minimum.

Experience: At least 2 years of prior teaching experience or equivalent experience in the field required. At least 2 years of experience in a liberal arts institution or knowledge in the delivery of a Great Books core curriculum are strongly preferred.

Competencies & Strengths

• Exhibits strong interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to listen well, deliver difficult messages with sensitivity, and be resilient in the face of interpersonal challenges.
• Demonstrates energetic and flexible approach to responsibilities.
• Understands Great Hearts approaches to behavioral interventions.
• Intervenes effectively with individual student misbehaviors.
• Skilled in instructional coaching and development of teachers.
• Maintains a passionate commitment, a servant’s heart, and a team player approach.

Additional Requirements

Type of fingerprint clearance: Must pass state specific fingerprint clearance.

Physical functions: Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.

Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our purpose is to cultivate the minds and hearts of students through the pursuit of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty.

Great Hearts Academies leads the way in classical, liberal arts education. We are a growing network of charter schools and private Christian schools, expanding in existing and new regions across Arizona, Louisiana, and Texas. Whether you are seeking teaching, leadership, or campus support opportunities, we have established a mission-driven culture and emphasis on learning and growing, professionally and personally.

At Great Hearts, we provide a calling to shape the future through an education that fosters human flourishing and academic excellence. We celebrate diversity and welcome individuals from all backgrounds- inside and outside education- who bring unique perspectives and ideas to enrich our community. Through meaningful conversations and collaboration, we foster a strong, supportive cohort of educators. At Great Hearts, your passion and expertise will thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Learn how you can grow both in mind and heart as an employee of Great Hearts.

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