Dean of Students - Aspire Public Schools Los Angeles Region at Aspire Public Schools - Los Angeles County
Job Summary
Job Summary
ABOUT ASPIRE Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998—in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that our communities persist through—Aspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation. Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy. JOB SUMMARY The Dean of Student Supports is responsible for supporting the Principal in building a culture that fosters respect and is driven by the principals of “College for Certain”. This valuable role will integrate strong models of relationship development, collaborative learning along with conflict resolution skills through managing student behavior that allows our students to thrive in their learning environments. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions Student Life & Culture Implement, model and enforce policies and practices as they relate to student discipline and Aspire cultural norms Participate and lead when required parent conferences involving matters related to discipline and attendance. Document, manage and report on student discipline data utilizing appropriate systems Collaborate with the Administrative team to ensure Student Services compliance at the school site level including 504 plans, SSTs, and Home Hospital and Independent S
Requirements / Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS Competencies: Knowledge of business and management principles and processes involving; program development, planning, resource allocation and coordination of people and resources Excellent organization, time management and follow-up skills; high sense of urgency; demonstrated ability to successfully handle multiple projects concurrently; ability to work as a team and in stressful environments Ability to provide excellent communication and present information and ideas so that others will understand Knowledge of how to interact, develop interpersonal relationships and work collaborative with persons from varying backgrounds and experiences Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation and ability to make assessments and recommendations. Knowledge of applicable and appropriate strategies of conflict resolution methods Knowledge of applicable laws, Education code, regulations that govern educational practices. Ability to collect, analyze and interpret data Minimum educational level: Bachelor’s Degree required; Masters or Ph.D. in Education preferred Valid credential preferred Experience required: 3+ years working in underserved communities as a full-time teacher, required 5+ years teaching and/or administrative experience, preferred
Work authorization requirements: Clear the Department of Justice background screening Authorized to work in the United States Provide health (TB) clearance (most update every four years)
Requirements / Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS Competencies: Knowledge of business and management principles and processes involving; program development, planning, resource allocation and coordination of people and resources Excellent organization, time management and follow-up skills; high sense of urgency; demonstrated ability to successfully handle multiple projects concurrently; ability to work as a team and in stressful environments Ability to provide excellent communication and present information and ideas so that others will understand Knowledge of how to interact, develop interpersonal relationships and work collaborative with persons from varying backgrounds and experiences Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation and ability to make assessments and recommendations. Knowledge of applicable and appropriate strategies of conflict resolution methods Knowledge of applicable laws, Education code, regulations that govern educational practices. Ability to collect, analyze and interpret data Minimum educational level: Bachelor’s Degree required; Masters or Ph.D. in Education preferred Valid credential preferred Experience required: 3+ years working in underserved communities as a full-time teacher, required 5+ years teaching and/or administrative experience, preferred
Work authorization requirements: Clear the Department of Justice background screening Authorized to work in the United States Provide health (TB) clearance (most update every four years)
Comments and Other Information
Compensation:
Aspire Public Schools is dedicated to our teammate's well-being! In addition to a competitive base salary that is benchmarked against local districts and charter schools, we offer employees exceptional benefits, including paid time off, 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans, life insurance/long-term disability, participation in a CA state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and adoption assistance program. Our salary schedule is based on years of experience for this position.
Comments and Other Information
Compensation:
Aspire Public Schools is dedicated to our teammate's well-being! In addition to a competitive base salary that is benchmarked against local districts and charter schools, we offer employees exceptional benefits, including paid time off, 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans, life insurance/long-term disability, participation in a CA state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and adoption assistance program. Our salary schedule is based on years of experience for this position.