Dean of Students (26-27 SY)

ReNEW Schools; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cold Spring is seeking a Dean of Students to support the principal and assistant principal in advancing academic support for a K-8 program. The role emphasizes instructional leadership, curriculum, and staff development within an expanding leadership team.

Qualified candidates hold an Indiana Administration and Supervision license, a master's degree, and a minimum of three years of teaching plus administrative experience.

Qualifications

• Indiana Administration and Supervision license is required.
• Master's degree required.
• Minimum three years of teaching experience with admin/supervisory duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist the principal with instructional leadership of curriculum, assessment, data analysis, staffing, and staff development.
• Demonstrate a high level of effectiveness in school leadership.
• Align with Cold Spring Philosophy and Beliefs.
• Lead teachers and staff toward curriculum and school goals as approved by the CEO.
• Organize and execute staff and curriculum development under the principal's direction.
• Reinforce the role of technology in teaching and learning.
• Infuse STEM and environmental education across the curriculum.
• Maintain an equity mindset to lead a diverse school community.

Education

Master's degree

Indiana Administration and Supervision license

Job description

This is an exciting expansion of our leadership team. The Dean of Students will work with our principal and current assistant principal to drive deeper academic support and impact throughout our K-8 program.

To learn more about Cold Spring, we encourage applicants to watch this short overview video.

Certified – School Administration

Qualifications

• ·Applicable Indiana Administration and Supervision license.
• ·Master's degree.

Experiences Required

• ·A minimum of three years' teaching experience and experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• ·Assist the vision and directive of the principal in all matters related to the school and organization, including but not limited to the instructional leadership of curriculum, assessment, data analysis, staffing/hiring, and staff professional development
• ·Demonstrate a high level of effectiveness
• ·Agree and commit to the Cold Spring Philosophy and Beliefs
• ·Lead the teachers and staff with the curriculum and school goals as approved by the CEO
• ·Organize, develop, and execute staff and curriculum development, and oversee the instructional leadership of the school at the direction of the principal
• ·Reinforces the appropriate role of technology in both teaching and learning.
• ·Assists in infusing STEM and the environment across the curriculum.
• ·Possess an equity mindset and focus to lead a diverse population of students, families, and school staff that promotes high expectations for academic and behavioral outcomes for all students
• ·Acts as a role model internally & externally; maintains a positive and respectful attitude.
• ·Embody reflection, self-awareness, ongoing learning, and resiliency to increase effectiveness in school improvement efforts
• ·Act with professionalism, honor, honesty, andtruthfulness in everysituation
• ·Supervises and evaluates school staff while upholding the highest standards of ethics and professionalism.
• ·Possess a growth mindset
• ·Respond to students, families, and staff with a kind, welcoming, and professional demeanor during all interactions and with all communication, including but not limited to verbal, non-verbal, and written communication
• ·Assist in fostering a trusting, friendly, motivating, respectful, and positive culture for all staff and a safe, positive, and healthy learning environment for students and families
• ·Be a team player
• ·Build, maintain, and support an environment that fosters collaboration and continuous improvementwith a talented, aligned team focused on student achievement
• ·Responds promptly to needs and solicits feedback to improve the school
• ·Perform other duties and directives as assigned by the CEO or Principal

Disclaimer

The above job proposal is designed to denote the general nature and level of work performed by employees. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.