Dean of Students

Description

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• Demonstrates a passion for and commitment to Rooted's mission
• Thrives in a startup environment (mainly comfort with change and ambiguity, strong initiative)
• At least three years' experience in upper middle school and/or high school with a low-income or high needs population with a track record of outstanding results
• Demonstrates a personal philosophy of high expectations for students that relies upon supportive structures, secure adult attachments, and personal responsibility
• Extensive knowledge and successful implementation of restorative practices in an upper middle school and/or high school setting with a low-income or high needs population
• Experience designing proactive measures to promote student growth and success, track record of results with a low-income or nigh needs population
• Extraordinary initiative in creation, iteration and improvement of cultural systems and structures
• Strong skill in analyzing student discipline data, coupled with a deep commitment to data-driven decision making
• Highly organized with the ability to develop organizational systems that promote efficiency and efficacy
• Committed to researching and remaining abreast of best instructional practices that may advance our mission
• Unwavering commitment to radical transparency and radical open-mindedness

Position Overview

• Student Support
   
  • Cultivate a positive, inclusive, and safe school environment that supports student growth and achievement.
  • Lead the implementation of PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) to promote positive student behavior and reinforce school-wide expectations.
  • Facilitate Restorative Justice practices, including mediation and restorative circles, to address conflicts, repair harm, and strengthen community relationships. 
  • Collaborate with counselors, families, and community partners to support students’ social-emotional needs and academic success.
  • Meticulously maintain, monitor, and report on student data (discipline, culture, and attendance), and provide student supports in response to data
  • Monitor student attendance and behavior data to identify trends, intervene with at-risk students, and implement proactive support strategies. 
  • Ensure due process and legal compliance with all disciplinary actions, accurately document all school communication and responses to discipline
  • Champion student leadership initiatives that empower student voice and foster engagement in school culture.
     
• Teacher Support
   
  • Partner with teachers to integrate PBIS strategies and restorative approaches within the classroom, ensuring consistent behavioral expectations across the school. 
  • Provide coaching and professional development focused on classroom management, restorative practices, and culturally responsive behavior interventions.
  • Support teachers with conflict resolution strategies, helping to maintain a positive classroom climate and maximize instructional time.
  • Collaborate with instructional leadership teams to align student behavior supports with academic goals and overall school improvement plans.
  • Analyze behavior and attendance data with staff to inform interventions, adjust practices, and enhance student support systems.
     

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (required); Admin license (preferred)
• A minimum of 3 years teaching in a low-income school with demonstrated exemplary student results
• At least 3 years of work in a some leadership capacity in a low-income school with demonstrated exemplary student results
• Ability to effectively manage instructional and non-instructional personnel
• Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness
• Excellent communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to implement effective business systems that ensure proper stewardship of school funds
• Ability to exercise excellent judgment in decision-making
• Knowledge in the selection, training, and supervision of personnel
• Knowledge of the laws, rules, procedures, and programs specifically related to the operation of a special education program