Sy 24-25 - Washington, United States - Digital Pioneers Academy

Digital Pioneers Academy

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Washington, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Associate Dean of Culture Mission

To serve as an Associate Dean of Culture at Digital Pioneers Academy (DPA), a 6th-12th grade college preparatory school that will consistently rank as a Tier 1 Washington, DC public charter school.

Our mission is to develop the next generation of innovators.

We are committed to ensuring 100% of DPA scholars graduate from college and secure a high paying, high demand job.

Position Summary

A successful Digital Pioneers Academy Associate Dean of Culture will ensure that all DPA scholars meet the highest academic and behavior standards.

We are committed to creating a community where every scholar and adult feels known, loved and respected.

Deans' investment in building culture and character will prepare scholars to lead productive lives meeting the demands of the post-secondary arena and job market.

Deans at DPA believe that all scholars can achieve at high levels. At DPA, we operate as a team with one mission.

We attract leaders in education with a successful track record of developing authentic relationships with scholars, families and professional peers.

With a collective mission to develop the next generation of innovators, our Deans will develop our scholars to not only consume, but create the digital economy.

Responsibilities

Works closely with the Principal and the Dean of Culture to establish a positive, structured, achievementoriented, and creative school culture
Analyze behavior data across and identifies needed adjustments to culture, instruction and behavior management
Acts as a resource for teachers in their instructional practice, especially as it relates to issues of discipline, relationships with scholars, classroom management, and school culture
Serves as the point person for dealing with behavioral crisisintervention and acute behavioral issues for your grade band
Assists teachers, scholars, and parents in the effective creation and implementation of individual behavior plans
Support staff efforts to ensure all scholars have excellent attendance and arrive at school on time, and works aggressively with scholars and parents to ensure excellent attendance
Participates in summer home visits highlighting the responsibilities of parents, teachers, and scholars
Helps to reinforce the effective use of a schoolwide behavior plan, including managing the school's behavior management systems
Ensures that behavioral expectations and school culture standards are met outside of the classroom as well as inside, including establishing and monitoring home transition behavior/culture as well as cafeteria/meal time behavior and culture
Work with scholars and small groups to support intervention and academic support activities
Manages or supports after school detention
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Proven trackrecord of high achievement in the classroom
Minimum of two years working experience in an urban public school or charter school setting
Bachelor's degree with an outstanding record of achievement is required
Belief in and alignment with Digital Pioneers Academy's core beliefs and educational philosophy is nonnegotiable

Additional Characteristics of DPA Deans

Strong interpersonal skills and high moral character
Passionate about learning
Understands the nuances of urban school environments and school culture
Has evidence of selfmotivation, diligence and willingness to be a team player
Strives to improve the minds and lives of scholars in and out of the classroom
Problem solves and is resultsoriented
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and strong interpersonal skills with scholars, parents, colleagues, and community members