Elementary School Dean Jobs

Elementary Dean

Reports To: School Director

FLSA Classification: 220-day

Full Time/Part Time Status: Salary, full time, exempt

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Salary: Dean Framework (Steps 1-15) Range: $80,000 - $115,000. Salary is commensurate with experience and education level.

Developed by a coalition of San Diego civic leaders and educators, High Tech High opened in September 2000 as a small public charter school with plans to serve approximately 450 students. HTH has evolved into an integrated network of sixteen charter schools serving approximately 6,350 students in grades K-12 across four campuses.

Located in San Diego County, California, High Tech High (HTH) is guided by four connected design principles—equity, personalization, authentic work, and collaborative design—that set aspirational goals and create a foundation for understanding our approach. If you are motivated by these principles, we encourage you to join our team!

Job Summary

The School Dean is responsible for student discipline, school safety, and providing support to both students and staff. The position requires general knowledge of restorative justice practices and positive behavior support. The School Dean supports the development of a positive school culture, and the social-emotional development of students, and works with the School Director in all non-academic operational areas. This position reports directly to the School Director.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as a point of contact for issues regarding Section 504/ADA, and disability discrimination generally
• Monitors attendance for chronic absenteeism and meets with guardians, as appropriate
• Provides staff professional development (e.g. Conflict Resolution & Restorative Practices)
• Maintains data on discipline and student support
• Performing related duties as assigned
• Listens to student concerns and makes counseling referrals, as appropriate (helps students to reflect on behavior choices and turn “discipline situations” into learning moments)
• Facilitates drills (e.g. Evacuation, Lockdown, Fire & Earthquake)
• Implements HTH’s Student Code of Conduct, makes recommendations for suspension and expulsion, as appropriate (Explores and embraces alternatives to out-of-school suspensions)
• Develops and monitor Behavior Contracts with appropriate stakeholders
• Serves as primary “point person” for responding to discipline situations (consults with the director as needed)
• Conducts training (e.g. CPR & Mandated Reporter)

The ideal candidate would possess the following competencies:

• Build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and families
• Can work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Team player and highly collaborative
• Ability to prioritize and multi-tasking against timelines
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills
• Models appropriate language, interactions, and responses to students, characterized by a deep respect for students and an understanding of their developmental needs
• Ability to nurture an inclusive school culture and community
• Capable of navigating student's issues from a constructive & restorative perspective

Education And/Or Experience

• Five plus years of experience in a school setting
• Bachelors’ degree required, preferably in an education-related field
• K-12 Teaching experience strongly preferred

Salary & Benefits

Salary is commensurate with experience. HTH offers a very competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision for full-time employees and their dependents.

APPLY TODAY!

If you fit the qualifications above and are looking for a forward-thinking, innovative institution that embodies visionary leadership and embraces diversity, then High Tech High is the place for you!

To apply, visit our website, and complete an online application: https://www.hightechhigh.org/about-us/join-our-team

High Tech High provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, High Tech High complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the practice has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

An offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of a background check. HTH is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of HTH to afford equal employment and advancement opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, or any other classification that is protected under applicable local, state, or federal law.

Open until filled.