Dean of Students

CHEManager International


Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Indianapolis, IN
Salary: $60,000 - $75,000 per year
Contract type: Intern
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  • Demonstrates a passion for and commitment to Rooted's mission
  • Thrives in a startup environment (mainly comfort with change and ambiguity, strong initiative)
  • At least three years' experience in upper middle school and/or high school with a low-income or high needs population with a track record of outstanding results
  • Demonstrates a personal philosophy of high expectations for students that relies upon supportive structures, secure adult attachments, and personal responsibility
  • Extensive knowledge and successful implementation of restorative practices in an upper middle school and/or high school setting with a low-income or high needs population
  • Experience designing proactive measures to promote student growth and success, track record of results with a low-income or nigh needs population
  • Extraordinary initiative in creation, iteration and improvement of cultural systems and structures
  • Strong skill in analyzing student discipline data, coupled with a deep commitment to data-driven decision making
  • Highly organized with the ability to develop organizational systems that promote efficiency and efficacy
  • Committed to researching and remaining abreast of best instructional practices that may advance our mission
  • Unwavering commitment to radical transparency and radical open-mindedness

Position Overview

  • Student Support
    • Cultivate a positive, inclusive, and safe school environment that supports student growth and achievement.
    • Lead the implementation of PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) to promote positive student behavior and reinforce school-wide expectations.
    • Facilitate Restorative Justice practices, including mediation and restorative circles, to address conflicts, repair harm, and strengthen community relationships.
    • Collaborate with counselors, families, and community partners to support students' social-emotional needs and academic success.
    • Meticulously maintain, monitor, and report on student data (discipline, culture, and attendance), and provide student supports in response to data
    • Monitor student attendance and behavior data to identify trends, intervene with at-risk students, and implement proactive support strategies.
    • Ensure due process and legal compliance with all disciplinary actions, accurately document all school communication and responses to discipline
    • Champion student leadership initiatives that empower student voice and foster engagement in school culture.
  • Teacher Support
    • Partner with teachers to integrate PBIS strategies and restorative approaches within the classroom, ensuring consistent behavioral expectations across the school.
    • Provide coaching and professional development focused on classroom management, restorative practices, and culturally responsive behavior interventions.
    • Support teachers with conflict resolution strategies, helping to maintain a positive classroom climate and maximize instructional time.
    • Collaborate with instructional leadership teams to align student behavior supports with academic goals and overall school improvement plans.
    • Analyze behavior and attendance data with staff to inform interventions, adjust practices, and enhance student support systems.
Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree (required); Admin license (preferred)
  • A minimum of 3 years teaching in a low-income school with demonstrated exemplary student results
  • At least 3 years of work in a some leadership capacity in a low-income school with demonstrated exemplary student results
  • Ability to effectively manage instructional and non-instructional personnel
  • Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness
  • Excellent communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to implement effective business systems that ensure proper stewardship of school funds
  • Ability to exercise excellent judgment in decision-making
  • Knowledge in the selection, training, and supervision of personnel
  • Knowledge of the laws, rules, procedures, and programs specifically related to the operation of a special education program

Salary Description

60,000- 75,000

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