Dean of Students: Culture & Community @ Oakland School for the Arts at Oakland School for the Arts
About the Employer
Join the dynamic and culturally rich community at Oakland School for the Arts (OSA), a distinguished charter school nestled in the heart of an urban environment, renowned for its innovative approach in merging the arts with a rigorous academic framework. Serving approximately 800 students from grades 6-12, OSA is dedicated to fostering both artistic expression and academic excellence. We are proud to share that we continue to have an over 90% staff retention rate. You can learn more about OSA by watching this short video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LS5Gf4NldnI.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Oakland School for the Arts (OSA) is a dynamic, thriving, diverse charter school in an urban environment that serves approximately 800 students in grades 6-12. We are seeking a Dean of Culture & Community to join our team. The Dean of Culture & Community works with the Principal, Assistant Principal, Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator, Pathway Coordinator and other members of their team to build a safe and affirming school community that centers students and student learning. The Dean will also implement programs and initiatives on campus to build and positively impact a strong anti-bias anti-racist school culture through relationship building and effective restorative practices. The Dean works to develop faculty in their classroom teaching, supports classroom culture and intervenes, maintains, and executes student discipline on campus rooted in restorative justice.
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university California Teacher Credential Administrative Services Credential preferred 3+ years experience working in school environment Experience effectively leading teams/adults Experience with restorative justice and responsive classroom practices
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university California Teacher Credential Administrative Services Credential preferred 3+ years experience working in school environment Experience effectively leading teams/adults Experience with restorative justice and responsive classroom practices
Comments and Other Information
People of color and/or bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates should submit:
Resume
Cover letter describing your interest, including your teaching philosophy, approach to student learning, and educational expertise.
3-5 Professional References: Name, position, phone number and email address. (Two of which should be current or previous supervisors of your role).
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
OSA does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived age, sex, race, ethnic background, veteran status, ancestry, pregnancy, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical information, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender or religion.
Comments and Other Information
People of color and/or bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates should submit:
Resume
Cover letter describing your interest, including your teaching philosophy, approach to student learning, and educational expertise.
3-5 Professional References: Name, position, phone number and email address. (Two of which should be current or previous supervisors of your role).
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
OSA does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived age, sex, race, ethnic background, veteran status, ancestry, pregnancy, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical information, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender or religion.