Interim Middle School Dean Of Students

About Us

STRIVE Prep is a community of public charter schools that challenges each of our scholars to learn to change the world. Our network was founded nearly 15 years ago with the belief that students from all backgrounds deserve a college preparatory education regardless of race, economic circumstance, or previous academic achievement. At STRIVE, we are committed to achievement, justice, and perseverance. STRIVE Prep operates 10 schools spanning throughout Far Northeast, Northwest, and Southeast Denver. Check us out on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for a look at life at STRIVE!

We seek dedicated educators that live STRIVE Prep’s core values of achievement, justice, & perseverance every day and are committed to growing as an anti-racist educator.

DAY IN THE LIFE

As a Dean of Students, you will:

Build a positive student culture in which they feel seen, valued, and heard.

Execute a strong school culture system under the direction of the Assistant Principal of Culture.

Lead restorative justice conversations with teachers, and students in order to repair relationships and find the root cause of an issue

Coach teams of instructors on positive culture building, classroom management, observations, and leading attendance committee meetings

Point of contact for family interactions in regards to attendance, behavior, interventions, restorative approaches and supports for student success.

Process events with students and help them regulate after an emotional escalation.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

This role is an interim role for the time period of August 2023-November 2023.

POSITION SALARY

The salary for this position is 55,000 TO 64,000 based on years of teaching in K12 and level of education.

SUMMARY Of ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensure that students are safe and maximize learning time by upholding school-wide behavioral and academic expectations
• Collaborate with school leaders to design and implement excellent professional development
• Meet regularly with the Culture Leadership Team
• Participate in STRIVE Prep’s Summer Training Institute as well as professional development throughout the school year
• Manage campus culture, and discipline systems Support intervention plans and restorative approaches to support students with social and emotional needs
• Development
• Execute school-wide culture systems and routines in order to create a safe, purposeful, and inclusive school environment
• Required to participate in CPI/NCI De-Escalation training
• Attend external restorative practices trainings as needed
• Participate in Valor Compass Training
• Participate in regular instructional coaching meetings
• Attend and participate in weekly staff and grade level meetings
• Communicate regularly and often with families to both solicit input and share student social and academic progress, while empowering teachers to do the same
• Culture
• Assist with student recruitment
• Design and implement student events, and parental and community engagement opportunities
• Provide daily leadership during community gatherings that set the tone for academic programs
• Run during and after school student reflection times Serve on the Multi-Tiered System of Supports team,
• Serve as a key member of the campus-based Leadership Team

Strive Requirements

• Strong ability to build relationships with scholars and support them in meeting high expectations
• Experience with trauma informed practices and restorative practices
• PREFERRED MUST-HAVES
• Experience working with MLL and Emergent Bilinguals
• 2+ years experience as a teacher, registered behavior technician, mental health provider, or other related role
• Demonstrated success working with historically marginalized communities in any setting
• A commitment to the social emotional well-being of all scholars and the culture of the school.
• REQUIREMENTS
• Bilingual and able to communicate effectively with students and families in English and Spanish

Benefits - TOTAL REWARDS

• Retirement through PERA
• Paid-Time-Off
• Life Insurance
• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Our benefits package includes:
• Disability Insurance

INTERVIEW EXPECTATIONS

For most of our positions, we hire on a rolling basis. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as you are able. Most processes include a 30-minute phone interview with a member of our Talent Team then a 1-2 hour final interview over Zoom unless otherwise noted by your interviewer. You can read more about our process as well as get tips on preparing for an interview here!

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

STRIVE Prep is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. STRIVE Prep works to make a college preparatory education for all students in our community the norm, rather than the exception. To achieve this we are committed to building and sustaining a diverse team by maintaining hiring and recruiting processes that are free from bias.