- At least five years successful experience teaching or related experience in public education at the K - 8 level.
- A Master's degree in relevant discipline from an accredited college or university
- Teaching License (Adjustment/Guidance)
- Bilingual, English-Spanish, strongly preferred
- Ability to apply knowledge of Positive Behavior Intervention Systems (PBIS) in an elementary school setting.
- Knowledge of tiered intervention practices and expertise in maintaining a positive classroom culture as an essential "Tier 1" practice.
- Leadership and management skills
- High level communication and interpersonal skills
- A commitment to collaborative practice within a professional learning community
- A strong focus on best practice in teaching, learning and assessment
- Detail oriented and good follow-through
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to collaborate and build strong connections with families and community members
- Demonstrate strong cultural competencies and awareness practices to overcome barriers to student success.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.
- Commitment to equity and providing high quality educational experiences for all students.
- Work with Principal, Assistant Principal, Counselor Educator and Re-Direct teacher to develop and implement disciplinary procedures and guidelines which will foster a safe learning environment.
- To participate in and/or lead meetings related to students' emerging or special needs or other difficulties.
- Act as a liaison between parents/custodians as well as the court system and human service providers as necessary.
- Work closely with teachers to recommend and assist with behavior modifications strategies in the classroom.
- Work with students regarding discipline and attendance issues and makes appropriate referrals.
- To collaborate with families to support student learning at school and at home.
- To contribute to the management of student behavior, in collaboration with such specialist personnel as may be necessary.
- To assist the Principal and Assistant Principal in addressing student conduct issues.
- Assist in collection of discipline data including but not limited to time-outs, detentions, suspensions and present this data at the weekly Student Support Team Meetings.
- To assess discipline data with the administrative team and develop strategies to reduce recidivism.
- To support the implementation of social curricula to provide students with instruction that results in students' positive social, emotional and behavioral development.
- Per the Somerville Educators Union, Unit A, collective bargaining agreement
- To support the Principal in ensuring that:
- Tier 1 instructional practices support students' academic, social and emotional development.
- Instructional practices reflect high expectations regarding content and quality of effort and work, engage all students and are personalized to accommodate diverse learning styles, needs, interests and levels of readiness.
- Instructional time is maximized and used effectively.
- To foster positive, collaborative relationships with staff, students and families and outside agencies involved in the work of the school in serving its students.
- To support the development and maintenance of a positive, personalized school environment.
- To support the development and implementation of effective plans, procedures, routines and operational systems to address the full range of safety, health and emotional and social needs of students.
- To support the implementation of school-wide behavior expectations.
- To respond to student issues that arise during the course of the school day and to help provide supervision of students where needed during transitions such as lunch/recess, entry and dismissal.
- To support and model a culture in which all staff are reflective about their practice and use data, current research, best practices and theory to continuously adapt instruction and practice to achieve improved results.
- To undertake such duties as may be assigned from time to time that lie within scope of the purpose of the position.
- To be a participating member of school's student support teams and committees as requested by the principal.
- To support the Principal in fostering a shared commitment to high standards in all aspects of the life and work of the school and the students.
- To contribute to the development of a professional learning community which is characterized by shared purpose, data analysis, collaborative activity and collective responsibility.
- To behave an ethical, fair and culturally proficient manner at all times.
-
Dean of Students
1 week ago
Weymouth Public Schools Weymouth, United States**Dean of Students** · **RESPONSIBILITY**: · The position of Dean at Weymouth High School is an administrative position reporting directly to the High School Principal and Associate Principal. · **GENERAL DUTIES**: · To help students resolve problems interfering with their gettin ...
-
Dean of Students
4 days ago
Uncommon Schools Roxbury Prep Boston, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionCompany Description · Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing, public charter schools providing an outstanding K-12 education in historically under-resourced communities. We have proudly built schools that reflect our student po ...
-
Dean of Students
6 days ago
Uncommon Schools Roxbury Prep Boston, United States Part timeJob DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany Description · Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing, public charter schools providing an outstanding K-12 education in historically under-resourced communities. We have proudly built schools that reflect our student popul ...
-
Dean of Students
1 week ago
Tri-Creek School Corporation Lowell, United StatesPosition Type: · Dean of Students/Dean of Students · Date Posted: · 4/17/2024 · Location: · Lowell Senior High School · Date Available: · 08/01/2024 · Lowell High School · Job Description · Dean of Students · Title: Dean of Students - Lowell High School · Job goal: The dean ...
-
Boston University BOSTON, United StatesReporting to the Associate Dean of Students in the Division of Student Affairs, the inaugural Director of LGBTQIA+ Student Resource Center ("Center") will be charged with laying the foundation for and ensuring the immediate and ongoing success of the new Center at Boston Universi ...
-
InsideHigherEd Boston, United States Administrative Jobs , Executive Administration Jobs ,DIRECTOR, LGBTQIA+ Student Resource Center, Dean of Students & Division of Student Affairs Tracking Code Job DescriptionReporting to the Associate Dean of Students in the Division of Student Affairs, the inaugural Director of LGBTQIA+ Student Resource Center ("Center") will be ch ...
-
Operations Coordinator, Dean of Students
1 week ago
William James College, Inc. Newton Center, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionDescription · The DOS Operations Coordinator/Program Manager is an integral member of the Dean of Students Team and often the first point of contact for students, faculty and staff. Reporting to and working closely with the Dean of Students, Direc ...
-
Assistant Dean of Students
1 week ago
Salem Academy Charter School Salem, United StatesSalem Academy Charter School (SACS) is a nationally ranked urban charter school north of Boston offering a rigorous college preparatory program to nearly 500 students in grades 6-12. For 17 years, SACS has been committed to serving the diverse population of Salem through a unique ...
-
Teacher - Dean of Students (BMS) (SY24-25)
1 week ago
Chelsea Public Schools Chelsea, United StatesAbout Chelsea Public Schools: · The Chelsea Public Schools (CPS) is a gateway school system that welcomes and educates all students and families. In CPS, we believe all children are capable of achieving their personal best by ensuring a safe and supportive environment for school ...
-
MIT Cambridge, United States**DIRECTOR OF GRADUATE SYSTEMS AND DATA STRATEGY**, _Office of Graduate Education (OGE)_,** **to join the leadership team of the OGE and assist with setting internal system and data practices and work to identify opportunities for efficiency and maintaining a robust data infrastr ...
-
Associate Director, Academic Administration
1 week ago
Harvard University Cambridge, United States**Job Summary** · The Harvard Graduate School of Design (GSD) educates design, research, and scholarship leaders to make a resilient, just, and beautiful world. The GSD offers degree programs across a range of design disciplines—architecture, landscape architecture, urban plannin ...
-
Harvard University Cambridge, United States**Job Summary** · Reporting to the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Student Services, the Academic Affairs and Student Services Coordinator will work in close collaboration and partnership with all Degree Programs team members and affiliated offices to support stude ...
-
Donor Relations Coordinator
4 days ago
Harvard University Cambridge, United States**Job Summary** · The Donor Relations Coordinator coordinates the implementation and management of comprehensive gift acknowledgement and reporting programs for the Harvard Law School Donor Relations department. Working as part of a larger team, the position manages the weekly cu ...
-
Health Information Svs Manager
1 week ago
Harvard University Cambridge, United States**Job Summary** · Under the direction of the Director of Health Information Services (HIS) / Privacy Officer, the HIS Manager is responsible for the direct oversight of the medical record department's operation to ensure accurate and reliable patient information management that c ...
-
Harvard University Cambridge, United States**Job Summary** · **Position Description** · The Specialist provides ongoing support to faculty, teaching assistants (TA), and internal stakeholders, identifying opportunities for technology enhancements that improve academic operations and classroom performance. This position tr ...
-
Boston University Boston, United StatesThis position provides in-person assistance and information to guests, students, faculty, staff, external callers, and general inquiries. The position will provide administrative support to the Executive Assistant to the Dean and other staff members in the Dean's Office. The posi ...
-
Asst Dir-msba/msi Program
1 week ago
Northeastern University Boston, United StatesAbout the Opportunity · About the D'Amore-McKim School of Business: · Founded in 1922, the D'Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University prepares the leaders that the times demand. We deliver a curriculum that combines knowledge in technology and data analytics with ...
-
Harvard University Boston, United States**Position Description** · - The Offices of Student Affairs (OSA), working with Program in Medical Education (PME) leadership, promotes the individual and professional growth and development of Harvard medical students. OSA includes the Offices of the Dean for Students, Recruitme ...
-
Registrar, School of Theology
3 days ago
Boston University Boston, United StatesOversee a broad range of student academic services including registration functions (such as maintenance of student academic records, course scheduling, production of the academic bulletin, graduation, and registration aspects of advising and orientation) and financial aid functi ...
-
Executive Assistant, Enrollment, University
3 days ago
Boston University Boston, United StatesThe Office of the University Registrar and Enrollment Service Operations seeks an Executive Assistant. This position manages projects and provides high level administrative support for the Assistant Vice President & University Registrar and Executive Director for Enrollment Servi ...
24-25 K-8 Dean of Students - Somerville, United States - Somerville School District
Description
General Description:To assist the Principal and Assistant Principal in promoting high quality teaching and learning. The Dean will collaborate with the school administration, the Counselor Educator and Re-Direct teacher to implement behavior intervention systems to support a positive atmosphere of strong, consistent and supportive discipline for all students. The Dean will assist at designated school functions, support families as partners and maintain an overall environment that promotes student development. The Dean of Students does not supervise instructional staff in the school.Qualifications:
Student Support and Conduct
The Somerville Public School does not discriminate in its programs, facilities or employment of educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, home status, marital/civil union status, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' group or interferes with their ability to learn or work.
