ACCEL Schools is seeking experienced Education leaders to fill the position of Dean of Student Life & Management at our Ohio College Preparatory in Cleveland, Ohio. The Dean of Student Life & Management will join an exceptional and diverse team of passionate administrators and educators, dedicated to providing a superior education for all students. We are seeking leaders who are excited to create a rigorous and nurturing environment that prioritizes student engagement and achievement.

With a nationwide network of 45 charter schools and growing, ACCEL Schools works tirelessly to raise student achievement, regardless of historical barriers, while committed to participating in ongoing professional development, job embedded instructional coaching, and embracing a growth mindset.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting directly to Principal, the Dean of Student Life and Management is responsible for overseeing the school culture and supporting the goals, culture and objectives of the school. The DSLM will work to ensure that staff and students are supported in all facets of the school program and oversee the school's operation that directly impacts student culture. This will include monitoring of classroom management and behavior, management of all internal and external data, and facilitating and sustaining the healthy and safe environment where achievement will thrive.

The Dean of Student Life and Management will be responsible for direct oversight of the staff.

Duties and performance expectations are listed below:

Student Behavior Management

• Maintain a high quality learning environment based on respect and an exemplary code of conduct
• Monitor and adheres to Board and State policies for student attendance
• Counsels students to acknowledge and manage responsible personal conduct.
• Supports a full range of educational options. Works with intervention assistance teams (IAT). Participates in parent conferences and IEP meetings as requested.
• Helps supervise student activities as directed (e.g., arrivals/departures, parking lots, lunch periods, hall duty, extracurricular programs, etc.).
• Collaborate with teachers to support classroom management strategies that support high behavioral expectations
• Oversee and supervise after-school detention program

School Culture/Community Outreach

• Establish a school culture that is centered on core values that ultimately shows deep care for each student and staff member, and holds each student and staff member to the highest level of accountability.
• Create a professional learning community in which teachers regularly collaborate to reflect on and refine Student Life and Management at the school using achievement data, student work, and their own observations/experiences
• Ensure effective communication with families with respect to student academic performance, student conduct, school programs, and school performance
• Builds community partnerships that enhance district programs and services.
• Develop solutions to complex problems that involve multiple stakeholders and steps
• Develop a disciplined planning process that identifies the school's highest-priorities.

Organizational Responsibility

• Create and maintain an organized office with effective systems
• Composes a wide variety of materials (e.g. quantity reports, student activities, correspondence, audits, etc.) for the purpose of intentionally documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information.
• Provide school leadership and Management Team with all relevant data and reports to effectively manage school
• Oversee transportation and lunchroom systems and procedures
• Ensure building safety and security
• Oversee the safety and discipline with all off campus activities

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related discipline required; an advanced degree in education/educational leadership strongly preferred.
• Minimum of two years teaching or leadership experience in an urban public or charter school setting
• Valid state certification is helpful but not required.
• Successful completion of federal and state criminal background checks
• Ability to work well under pressure as well as effectively prioritize and execute tasks to meet deadlines consistently
• Understanding of and ability to manage confidential information
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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