Aspire Public Schools is a fast growing, high paced not-for-profit charter school organization. Aspire Public Schools was founded in 1998 to enrich student lives and reshape public school systems. Aspire increases the academic performance of California’s diverse K-12 students through personalized learning experiences, and develops outstanding educators to catalyze change in public schools.

We’re looking for individuals who are:
• 100% committed to getting all students into college
• Organized and able to create a rigorous and respectful learning environment
• Collaborative
• Resilient, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

SUMMARY:
Assist Site Principal in developing a healthy school community and culture of “College for Certain,” including student life and community relations, in accordance with Aspire standards. Reports to Site Principal. Works closely with all levels within school and home office. Works with children, parents and outside consultants/vendors.

This is a full-time benefited position at Langston Hughes Academy available for the 2009-2010 school year.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide leadership in developing a strong College for Certain culture, including: overseeing school norms and rituals such as Town Halls; developing student mediation and conflict resolution programs; and assisting Principal with setting, implementing and enforcing policies related to student discipline.
2. Oversee activities related to student life, including coordinating athletics and extracurricular activities; overseeing school student-sponsored events such as dances and fund-raisers; managing school relationships with outside entities providing student before and after-school activities; assisting Principal with setting, implementing and enforcing Aspire policies related to student participation in athletics and extracurricular activities
3. Support educators and other staff to ensure administration of academic programs is professional and in compliance with any applicable regulations, including: support office staff and teachers on delivery of report cards; oversee administration of CST, CAHSEE, CELDT and other state or Aspire-required assessments; coordinate with Special Education service providers and classroom teachers to ensure student IEPs are being met
4. Serve as liason between school and family in matters related to enrollment and attendance, including: working with families in cases of excessive tardies and absences; supporting Principal with student recruiting activities; and advising students and families about placement
5. Help Principal represent the school site in building an effective school community, including: working with parents to better serve students; garnering support from community groups and leaders; and developing positive relationships with sponsoring district and neighborhood schools
6. Oversees budget related to student life, including ensuring revenues and expenditures for Student Body Accounts, are properly approved in compliance with CA Education code and audit standards
7. Assist in managing selected academic programs as assigned. May coordinate or manage site-specific activities of site or Home Office staff, such as College Admissions Manager, Advisors, and Internship Coordinator.
8. Assist in managing daily operations, facilities, safety, and administrative processes as assigned. May supervise other school site staff, such as campus supervisors or front office team
9. Lead projects as discussed with principal, including long-term strategic planning, process improvement, cycle of inquiry-driven instructional improvements, operational improvement, charter renewal, or any other projects required at the school site.
10. Work in collaboration with Principal and Home Office to achieve site and organizational goals.
11. Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
12. Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1) Required knowledge, skills & abilities:
• Demonstrated commitment to students and learning
• Must be a CA credentialed teacher, Administrative Credential preferred.
• Experience with leadership, including demonstrated strength in culture-building and leading peers
• Experience with management and administration, including demonstrated knowledge of Aspire procedures and policies related to students
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively and interact effectively with different audiences
• 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
• Entrepreneurial passion

2) Minimum educational level:
• Bachelor’s degree; Masters in education preferred

3) Experience required:
• Minimum 5 years of school administration or leadership experience
How To Apply :
To learn more about our schools and this specific opening, please go to Aspire Public Schools and click on the link to "Careers," where you can create an online application. To apply for the Dean of Students at our Langston Hughes Academy in Stockton, be sure to select the school and location prior to your search.

Thank you!