GCS 1 Dean of Student Culture at Gabriella Charter Schools

About the Employer

The mission of Gabriella Charter Schools is to join academic rigor with the creativity of dance to engage the hearts and minds of young people in underserved communities, empowering them to excel both inside and outside the classroom. Gabriella Charter Schools is composed of two high-performing, dance-themed charter schools in the Los Angeles community. GCS 1 serves grades TK-8 and is located in the community of Echo Park. GCS 2 serves grades TK-8 and is located in the community of Historic South Central. GCS has garnered accolades, including the State’s Distinguished School Award and Exemplary Arts Program Award, the California Honor Roll, California Gold Ribbon Award, the Title 1 Achievement Award, California Pivotal Practice Award, the California Charter School of the Year award, and a ranking by USC as one of the best charter schools in California. GCS has also been recognized for its success in serving students with disabilities and under-resourced families. In 2020, Innovate Public Schools, in partnership with USC, ranked GCS1 as a top public middle school for low-income Latinx students in English and math and ranked GCS1 and GCS2 as top public elementary schools for low-income Latinx students in English and math.

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Dean of Students is a passionate school leader who nurtures, empowers, and drives both staff and students to grow and meet their full potential at Gabriella Charter Schools. In addition to serving on the school’s leadership team, the Dean of Students leads in tier 2 and 3 behavior support, collaborates closely with the Assistant Principal, and assists the Principal in key initiatives. The Dean of Students is a creative and inspiring educator with a desire to help staff, students, and families to create a supportive, restorative school environment. Possessing strong initiative, excellent organizational abilities, and a talent for creating strong bonds with students, the Dean of Students has a strong desire to continue to grow in their leadership capacity to become a school leader in the future.

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications