Elementary Dean Of Students (2021-2022)

Brooklyn Prospect Charter School is seeking a flexible, collaborative and mission-driven Dean of Students to join our Elementary School!
This is an ideal position for someone who is excited about working in a culturally diverse and inclusive school that promotes academic growth and social/emotional learning.

About Us:
Prospect Schools is a K-12 college preparatory community where excellent teachers prepare a diverse student body to have a positive impact on society and a lifelong passion for learning. Find more about who we are and what we believe by checking out our Prospector Principles.
Our Core Values are:

• Curiosity: Develop sound judgment and intellect by asking questions confidently and thinking critically
• Care: Support others by grounding every action in empathy while championing equity and inclusion in our work
• Persistence: Grow and learn by solving problems with determination, creativity and tenacity
• Passion: Succeed by approaching challenges with excitement, enthusiasm and self assurance

Primary Job Functions

• Under the supervision of the Director of School Culture, supporting teachers in creating and maintaining a positive learning environment and effectively responding to challenging student behaviors and needs in the classroom
• Responding effectively to students whose needs extend beyond the classroom, including responding to serious incidents and/or mental health crises and in collaboration with social workers
• Implementing the school’s behavior response to intervention (RtI) processes by collaborating with students, faculty and parents to identify students in need, create behavior support plans, and monitor their progress
• Serving as the school’s Respect for All Liaison to prevent and interrupt incidents of bias, bullying and harassment in accordance with the Dignity for All Students Act
• Facilitating faculty and staff professional development related to school culture, consistent upholding of student discipline code, and social-emotional support for students
• Creating a strong culture outside of the classroom through school-wide events that build community, upholds our core values, and demonstrates our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Designing, attending and participating in events outside of normal school hours, and performing such other duties as the school may reasonably assign from time to time
• Managing student transitions and coordinating faculty presence at key locations
• Educating students, staff, and families regarding the handbook guidelines, and holding all constituents accountable for adhering to the handbook
• Leading school-wide efforts to ensure that student attendance is above 95% for each month and student tardiness remains below 8%
• Acting as an active member of the school's leadership team, holding in person meetings or phone calls outside of school hours, including some nights and weekends, as is reasonably requested by the Principal
• Maintaining systems for collecting and tracking accurate school culture and safety data, including documentation of student discipline records and communication with families
• Creating and presenting formal reports on school culture and safety, as requested.

**The critical features of this role are described above, but not all encompassing.
Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required
• Demonstrated success providing behavior supports to elementary-aged children for at least 3 years
• Experience in an academic environment, and charter schools in particular, preferred;
• Demonstrated knowledge of classroom management and conflict de-escalation techniques;
• Experience in implementing school-wide positive behavioral interventions (such as the Response to Intervention model) and supports, in- school suspension and/or Restorative Justice practices;
• Passion for education, confidence to lead in a challenging situation, and belief that all children can learn;
• Strong cultural competence and an understanding of the nuances of urban school environments;
• Strong organization skills, including attention to detail, record-keeping, program monitoring, presentation and facilitation skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to effectively analyze and solve problems, communicate with a range of stakeholders in oral and written form, manage conflict and respond flexibly to changing dynamics.
• Command respect by example in appearance, manners, behavior and language
• Our ideal candidate will have knowledge of/experience with, restorative justice, collaborative problem solving, responsive classroom, anti-bias education and culturally responsive teaching.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time