Long-Term Substitute, K-4 Assistant Dean

Collegiate Charter School of Lowell; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Collegiate Charter School of Lowell in Lowell, MA seeks a steady long-term substitute for the K-4 Assistant Dean role. You will join the Behavior Team to maintain calm, safe, and joyful hallways, lunch, and recess.

You will respond to behavior needs, build positive relationships with students and families, and reinforce expectations in real time. The role emphasizes CPI de-escalation, restorative practices, and collaboration with administration.

Qualifications

• Commitment to the success of every child and belief that behavior is teachable.
• Patience, composure, and good judgment in high-energy and high-stress moments.
• Strong communication with students, families, and colleagues.
• Experience working with elementary-age children in school, camp, youth program, or similar setting.
• Fluency in Spanish, Khmer, Portuguese, or another language spoken by our families is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support administration and the Behavior Team with student behavior concerns across grades K-4.
• Use CPI de-escalation strategies to help students regain safety and control.
• Contact and partner with parents and guardians about behavior, successes, and next steps.
• Supervise hallways, transitions, recess, and lunch.
• Staff in-school suspension and support students in reflecting, repairing, and re-entering class ready to learn.
• Help implement PBIS and restorative practices.
• Serve as a positive mentor and trusted adult for students.

Skills

Communication skills

Student behavior management

Team collaboration

CPI de-escalation

Multilingual (Spanish/Khmer/Portuguese

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CPI training

PBIS program

Restorative practices

Job description

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Long-Term Substitute, K-4 Assistant Dean

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Job Details

Job ID: 5980140
Application Deadline: Nov 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Long-Term Substitute, Assistant Dean (Grades K-4)

Collegiate Charter School of Lowell | 1857 Middlesex Street, Lowell, MA 01851

Position type: Full-time, long-term substitute. Anticipated Dates: Nov 23, 2026 -April 1, 2027

Pay: $30-$35/hour depending upon experience and qualifications

About Us

Collegiate Charter School of Lowell (CCSL) is a K-12 public charter school serving about 1,200 students in Lowell, Massachusetts. Our students and families are multilingual and multicultural, and we hold every child to high expectations. Our core values are Respect, Responsibility, Perseverance, and Excellence. In the elementary grades, students live these values through the WOLF framework (Work, Ownership, Learning, Friendship) and our school-wide PBIS program.

The Role

We are looking for a steady, warm, and firm long-term substitute to step into our K-4 Assistant Dean role. You will be a core member of the K-4 Behavior Team, working side by side with administration to keep our hallways, lunchroom, and recess calm, safe, and joyful. You will respond to behavior needs in the moment, build positive relationships with students and families, and help us teach and reinforce expectations instead of only responding to mistakes.

This is a high-visibility, hands-on role for someone who loves being around young children and stays calm when things get loud.

What You Will Do

• Support administration and the Behavior Team with student behavior concerns across grades K-4
• Use CPI (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention) de-escalation strategies to help students regain safety and control
• Contact and partner with parents and guardians about behavior, successes, and next steps
• Supervise hallways, transitions, recess, and lunch
• Staff in-school suspension and support students in reflecting, repairing, and re-entering class ready to learn
• Help implement PBIS and restorative practices, including restorative conversations and community-building
• Serve as a positive mentor and trusted adult for students

What You Bring

• A genuine commitment to the success of every child, and a belief that behavior is something we teach
• Patience, composure, and good judgment in high-energy and high-stress moments
• Strong communication skills with students, families, and colleagues
• Experience working with elementary-age children in a school, camp, youth program, or similar setting (required)
• Bachelor's degree preferred; paraprofessional, behavior support, or related school experience will be considered in place of a degree
• Experience with PBIS, restorative practices, or CPI is a plus; we will provide CPI training if needed
• Fluency in Spanish, Khmer, Portuguese, or another language spoken by our families is a plus
• Ability to meet the physical demands of a school setting, including being on your feet, supervising outdoors, and, if needed, safely supporting students

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, on the school calendar, 8:25-4:30. Start date: Nov 23, 2026

Requirements for Hire

Successful candidates must complete a CORI/SORI background check and fingerprinting, and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

CCSL is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $30 to $35 Per Hour

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Other Professional > Other Certified Professional

Other Professional > Other Classified Professional

Other Professional > Other Professional

Special Education > Behavior Specialist / EBD

Substitute > Substitute

Substitute > Substitute: Paraprofessional

Welcome to Collegiate Charter School of Lowell

Collegiate Charter of Lowell is the home of the Wolves! CCSL is a K-12 public charter school that opened in September 2013. Since opening, CCSL has grown to educate over 1200 students each school year. We provide our students a unique opportunity to be housed on one campus for their entire K-12 education. CCSL strives to prepare our students for success in college and beyond by building strong work ethic and moral values. Come join the CCSL Team today!

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Heather Rossbach , HR Director
• 1857 Middlesex Street
• Lowell, Massachusetts 01851
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]