Dean of Students for The 24-25 School - Avondale, United States - Sun Valley Academy

Sun Valley Academy

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Avondale, United States

4 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Dean of Students

Location:
Glendale Campus

Salary:
$60,000-$67,000

HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT SUN VALLEY ACADEMY

As the Dean of Students, you would work closely with the site principal, be responsible for student discipline and have oversight of multiple school functions.

You will also:

Collaborate with the site principal and administrative team to implement meaningful student assessment, data collection and analysis to effectively monitor student growth, and inform educational practice
Enhance overall quality of student life to include programming student focused events, extracurricular activities, and overseeing student behavior
Work collaboratively with parents, teachers, and students to provide students with assistance in meeting their educational needs
Coordinate, facilitate and implement disciplinary intervention steps, including Leader in Me (LIM) habits, and working closely with the school Principal
Support teachers with the management of their advisory teams and respond appropriately to student issues
Manage and oversee school master calendar
Assist with ensuring a productive learning environment through continual collaboration with teachers, students, and parents
Facilitate opportunities to connect with students, staff and community members by being present and available during arrival and dismissal, by appearing at school functions, and being responsive to said stakeholders
Implement student discipline management practices that support changes in student behavior, effective classroom instruction, and a safe school environment
Assume responsibility for the implementation and observance of all governing policies and regulations by the school's staff and students
Site test coordinators for AZELLA and AZM2 State testing
Assist with supervision of support staff (e.g. paraprofessionals)
Collaborate with site principal to create and monitor before, during and after school duty schedules
Assist with scholar recruitment initiatives
Manage incoming scholar assessments
Manage and oversee all Kinder contracts and 45 day screeners
Serve as the liaison to the parent coalition
Collaborate and manage the SPED Program in conjunction with the site principal
Manage, develop and oversee school assemblies, award ceremonies and special events
Manage and oversee sports and extracurricular programs
Manage and oversee field trips
Provide support with curriculum implementation
Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of intervention programs that address the needs of atrisk students
Monitor and organize attendance functions; prepare letters, call parents, and attend meetings as needed regarding absent or tardy students; provide leadership for attendance improvement efforts
Provide direction to a variety of faculty, staff, and student programs and services; participate in formal and informal classroom visitations and observations; provide recommendations and suggestions for improvement as appropriate
Liaison to the afterschool program in collaboration with school staff and/or personnel from outside agencies
Attend meetings of parent and other groups; provides supervision for afternoon and evening activities
Offer additional training and guidance as necessary based on evaluations of professional staff
Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

At least five (5) years of teaching experience required
Fingerprint Clearance Card

Preferred Qualifications

School Administrator License
Excellent interpersonal skills with the proven ability to professionally and effectively communicate with educators, parents, and community leaders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent supervisory and leadership skills

About Us
Sun Valley Academy is a premier charter school district serving students in the Avondale and South Mountain communities.

We believe in educating the whole child by focusing on academics, leadership development, community involvement, extracurricular activities, and creating a nurturing environment.

As a Leader in Me School, our students began learning and implementing leadership principles in Kindergarten and continue throughout their academic career.

At Sun Valley Academy, we celebrate and promote diversity and inclusion, build community partnerships, and seek sustainable practices to preserve our environment.

About You Our New SVA Team Member
You are an enthusiastic and strong leader who is looking to grow your career with an expanding organization. You are talented and love working with students, families and teachers. You enjoy making a difference in the lives of children and you thrive in a fast-paced environment Not only are you a highly qualified, motivated, self-starter; you work well with others, you seek solutions to challenges, you are comfortable managing internal and external relationships, and you are a proven and effective leader