Dean of Students at Classical Charter School in Brighton
Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Denver
Job Title: Dean of Students
Location: Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Denver (ACAND) Brighton, CO
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports to: Headmaster
Typical Schedule: Full-time, Extended year Calendar, M-F, School days, and professional development days, and workdays.
Salary: $65,000-80,000 annually
Position Summary:
The Dean of Students at Ascent Classical Academy oversees student discipline, promotes a culture of respect and integrity, and manages classroom behavior expectations. Responsibilities include developing disciplinary procedures, leading faculty training, coordinating extracurricular activities, and monitoring student attendance. The Dean supports the Headmaster in school operations and recruitment.
Essential Functions:
Student Discipline and Behavioral Intervention
Establish a student culture of respect, virtue, integrity, and citizenship utilizing the school's mission and vision
Develop and administer disciplinary procedures per state law and school policy, mission and vision
Oversee disciplinary issues in the school, working closely with faculty and staff to ensure compliance with school policies
Communicate with staff and parents regarding student behavior promptly
Assist in the planning , developing, and implementation of behavior plans
Keeps documentation and records for discipline
Prepare required reports and documentation regarding student discipline as required by state law
Faculty Supervision, Training, and Support
Assists staff with the creation of classroom student behavioral and classroom management plans
Serve as an instructional resource for behavioral intervention management techniques
Assists teachers with behavior management plans and strategies
Oversee the discipline documentation process and train faculty in appropriate record-keeping procedures regarding student discipline
Mentoring junior and veteran teachers in classroom management and discipline
Developing, coordinating, and implementing professional development
Student Culture and Activities
Oversee new student induction and orientation for successful transition into school culture
Oversee student activities, house system, extracurricular activities, clubs, and other competitive or performance programs and events
Oversee house system and heads of house. Heads of house obtain approval from and collaborate with the Dean of Students regarding all house events
Oversee the sorting of upper school students into Houses
Manages club application and approval of student clubs using school policy
Approves and oversees club, athletic, and fine arts fundraising activities with school staff
Student Attendance
Monitor attendance and work with parents and staff to resolve individual attendance or truancy issues
Communicate with parents and students re: excessive absence or attendance concerns
Collaboration
Assist the headmaster in running the school
Serves on the Site Executive Team
Make recommendations for revision of family handbooks, student guidelines, school rules and procedures, and other rules and regulations
Minimum Job Requirements:
Commitment to high moral character necessary to sustain ordered liberty and constitutional self-government
Bachelor's Degree, and preferably Master's Degree in related field
Experience in classical education preferred
Communicate with students, staff, and guardians in a professional manner
Exemplary work habits verified by previous employers
Organizational skills
Write and maintain records, disciplinary reports, and performance evaluations manually or using a computer
Manage and respond to high-stress situations, including disciplinary actions, conflict resolution, and sensitive communications with students and parents
Understanding and adherence to all ACA mission, vision, and policies, including but not limited to the Employee Handbook, Family Handbook, and all applicable school and board policies
Physical Requirements:
Lift up to 30 pounds
Traverse the classroom and the school
Prolonged periods of sitting, working on computer
Able to supervise outdoor duties
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