Orinda Academy Hiring for Dean of Student Life Job at Orinda, CA Full Time

Dean of Student Life – Full Time – Exempt
www.orindaacademy.org

Orinda Academy is seeking a full time Dean of Student Life for the 2022-2023 school year. The position requires work hours on campus Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with occasional weekend or evening hours. The position begins on August 1, 2022.

Who we are
Orinda Academy is an intentionally small independent high school serving grades 9-12 in the town of Orinda, California, in the East San Francisco Bay Area. The majority of our students have a diagnosed learning difference, and they come to OA – and stay – because our high-support learning environment helps them to get organized, know themselves and their learning profiles better, and take ownership of their education.

We aim to send our graduates out into the world with self confidence, pride, and a good sense of how they are going to make themselves better and make the world a better place.

We are committed to honesty, justice, clarity, and the pursuit of knowledge. We want our students and faculty to understand that the things that make us different as individuals make us stronger as a community.

We know that all students learn differently, and with our inclusive mission as a foundation, we provide pathways to solid core and elective class offerings that fully prepare each graduate for college, or for any career path they choose. Our teachers and staff members care, and it shows!

Who you are

• You really like working with teenagers; they give you energy.
• You have a compassionate, mindful approach to working with each student.
• You are comfortable and skilled in directing teenagers and firmly and compassionately enforcing rules
• You are a good listener, collegial, and collaborative.
• You are trustworthy and discreet with sensitive information about students and families.
• You are obsessively responsive, proactive, and communicative.
• You are a lifelong learner.
• You have loads of empathy and patience for students who need lots of reminders and support.
• You have a sense of humor and fun.

Who you will work with

• Report to the Head of School
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to assist with student issues
• Collaborate with staff to assist with administrative tasks and projects.
• Serve as a member of the Student Support Team and the School Operations Team
• Collaborate with academic administration on intervention programs for students

What you will do

• Recommend, administer, and enforce school policies and procedures related to attendance and student conduct.
• Supervise and maintain each student’s attendance and discipline records.
• Plan and implement preventive disciplinary measures through changes in programming, counseling, parent meetings, schedule changes, behavioral plans, etc.
• Oversee and implement restorative justice practices in disciplinary actions.
• Exercise appropriate leadership in processing student conduct concerns including accurate record keeping of infractions as well as communication with parents and staff.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of the school’s emergency preparedness program.
• Assist senior administration in maintaining documentation of emergency plans.
• Collaborate in planning and execution of the annual All-School Retreat.
• Manage the weekly All-School Meeting including populating agenda, coordinating speakers, and running the meeting each week.
• In collaboration with the School Counselor, coordinate student affinity groups.
• Coordinate student clubs and student council.
• Organize and co-coordinate April mini-session courses.
• Teach first-semester Health class (10th grade) and yearlong student leadership group.

What we would like to see on your resume and hear from your references

• You have experience working with teenagers in a school environment; classroom teaching experience preferred.
• You have experience working with students who have learning differences and/or other special needs.
• You have some formal training in child development and/or special education.
• You have at minimum a bachelor’s degree in education, social work, child development, or a related field.

Orinda Academy actively seeks candidates who are committed to participating in and supporting an antiracist, equitable, and inclusive school culture.

Salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits include medical and dental insurance and generous paid time off.

To apply for this position, please send the following together in one pdf document:

1) a brief cover letter that includes a statement of interest in this position

2) your resume

3) contact information for three recent professional references.

We will not contact references without informing you first.
We will begin reviewing applications immediately.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Orinda, CA 94563: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: One location