Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School Hiring for High School Dean of Students Job at Bronx, NY Full Time

Primary Functions
The Dean of Students is responsible for assisting and supporting the Director of Culture with implementing the norms of conduct as they relate to the safety, behavior, and discipline of the
students.

Essential Functions and Accountabilities
Under the supervision and guidance of the Director of Culture, the Dean of Students:

I. Culture & Community

• Assists in the safety and well-being of the students
• Maintain and monitor safety and order by being accessible and visible in hallways, classrooms, during

arrival/dismissal of students, lunch periods, after-school programs, Reflection Lab, detention, etc.

• Work closely together to ensure consistency and discipline across the school
• Meet with Director of Culture to discuss school-wide issues, trends, and upcoming events
• Follow the guidelines presented in the Dr. Izquierdo Charter Schools Scholar Handbook
• Ensure a high achievement culture
• Maintain databases and up to date student information on attendance, discipline, and records
• Model and promote positive discipline behavior
• Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) and Restorative Practices

• Facilitate advisory to scholars
• Creating grade-appropriate, application-oriented, advisory curriculum
• Plan, prepare and facilitate advisory lesson plans under the supervision of the Director of Culture
• Attending grade team meetings as needed, based on scholar behavioral trends and academic needs
• Analyze school-wide data to design responsive student interventions.
• Complete any other tasks or duties as assigned by Head of School, Director of Culture, and the

Leadership Team

• Mission-Focused
• Driven towards Excellence
• Relationship Builder
• Organized & Planned
• Creative
• Constant Learner

• A belief that every student can learn and reach his or her potential
• Ability to turn best practices into high quality, goal-driven results
• Data management tools, organizational tools, computer skills (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and

Outlook)

• Highly effective writing, oral and interpersonal skills to communicate with a varied audience
• Positive attitude, enthusiasm, self-confidence, and flexibility
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, analytic, and communications skills
• Knowledge or ability to use SIS (student information systems) or online learning platforms (Schoology,

Google Classroom, PowerSchool, and Canvas)

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Hold a NYS Teaching Certification
• Minimum of two to three years of related experience

Preferred Education and Experience

• Mental Health Certification
• Licensed Master Social Worker
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• Therapeutic Crisis Interventionist
• Bilingual/Spanish a plus
• Minimum of two to three years of related experience working in an urban school
• Successful experience working in a diverse educational setting
• Successful experience in communicating with parents and students

Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities
Work environment

• Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment
• Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and the community
• Model professional maturity in leading students towards their academic, career, and cultural growth
• Ensure that student growth and achievement is continuous and appropriate for age, skill, and subject area
• Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students, parents, and schools, measured by

Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health & Science Charter School & NYC DOE school data source

• Participate in training and presentations about various pedagogical competencies
• Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines, honoring schedules,

and collaborating effectively with colleagues

• Provide a positive environment in which students are actively engaged in the learning process to communicate

effectively with students, parents, colleagues, and other professors