High School Associate Dean

Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health & Science Charter School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School is seeking a High School Associate Dean to support safety, behavior, and discipline under the HS Principal and the dean team.

You will help uphold expectations, manage attendance and records, and participate in restorative conversations to maintain a positive school culture. The role emphasizes PBIS fidelity, student engagement, and collaboration with families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Related experience in a school setting preferred.
• Successful experience communicating with parents and students.

Responsibilities

• Upholds school expectations and discipline in collaboration with the HS Principal and the dean team.
• Maintains organized databases and up-to-date student information on attendance, discipline, and records.
• Conducts restorative conversations between students who have experienced conflict.
• Supports PBIS and Restorative Practices with fidelity and aids in creating a positive achievement culture.
• May lead an advisory class of scholars and attends grade team meetings as needed.

Skills

Communication with parents

Student supervision

PBIS implementation

Restorative practices

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The HS Associate Dean is responsible for assisting and supporting the HS leaders with implementing the norms of conduct as they relate to the safety, behavior, and discipline of the students.

Upholding Systems and Compliance

• Assists in upholding school expectations, clear systems for arrival, lunch, recess and dismissal in collaboration with the HS Principal and the dean team
• Supports in student transitions to help the school community travel safely throughout the hallways
• Documents and maintains organized databases and up to date student information on attendance, discipline, and records
• Meets within the dean-department to discuss school-wide issues, trends, and upcoming events

Fostering Positive Student Engagement

• Aids in the systems that support Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) and Restorative Practices with fidelity
• Ensures a high achievement culture
• Follows the guidelines presented in the Dr. Izquierdo Charter Schools Scholar Handbook
• Conducts restorative conversations between students who have experienced conflict
• Takes lead when applicable at student town halls and assemblies

Creating Strong Culture and Community

• Assists in the safety and well-being of the students
• Maintains and monitors safety and order by being accessible and visible in hallways, classrooms, during arrival/dismissal of students, lunch periods, after school programs, dean’s office, detention, etc.
• Works closely together with colleagues to ensure consistency and discipline across the school
• Communicates with families positively to help deter misbehavior and focus students on the right path

Supporting Instruction

• May lead an advisory class of scholars
• Supports the vision of the Dean and Leadership in executing activities/ assemblies/ initiatives that bolster student engagement and school culture
• Attends grade team meetings as needed, based on scholar behavioral trends and academic needs
• Completes any other tasks or duties as assigned by the MS Principal and the Leadership Team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Related experience working in a school setting preferred
• Successful experience in communicating with parents and students

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time 10 month position. This is an On-Site position; no hybrid or remote. The regular hours and workdays are Monday through Friday, 7:55 am to 3:55 pm in addition to any special events to which all staff are expected to attend.

Salary Range

$65,000 - $75,000 annually (Based on Experience)

Travel

Minimum to no travel required

EEO Statement

Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.