Dean of Students provides strategic initiatives and direction for student affairs. Ensures the delivery of effective and quality service to students in the following areas: student housing, counseling, student conduct, and orientation. Being a Dean of Students counsels the top management regarding overall student morale and services. Typically requires an advanced degree. Additionally, Dean of Students typically reports to top management. The Dean of Students manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Dean of Students typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Title: Dean of Students
Work Year: 12 months
Employment Type: Exempt
Salary Range: $84,000-109,817
Supervisor: Principal
OUR MISSION
Invictus Academy of Richmond prepares 100% of students in grades 7-12 to thrive in the colleges of their choice, solve relevant problems, and communicate with confidence.
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OUR SCHOOL
Invictus creates joyful, rigorous classroom cultures where students understand the importance of the content they are learning, and how it connects to their everyday lives and ambitions.
We believe in academic rigor, collaboration, have an unwavering belief in our students’ capabilities, and do whatever it takes to support their growth.
We build trusting, authentic relationships with students, families, and colleagues. With these relationships as our foundation, we work closely with each other to support students in meeting the highest academic and behavior expectations. At Invictus, we are eager to learn about and implement restorative approaches to support students to be their best selves.
Invictus Academy of Richmond embodies humility and constantly strives to strengthen our knowledge, skills, and practice. We crave feedback and welcome opportunities to grow through observations, coaching meetings, and professional development.
We are fiercely solutions-oriented. We never shy away from a problem that we must solve to achieve our mission, but always bring potential solutions to the table.
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THE ROLE
Invictus Academy is an independent public charter school located in El Cerrito and we are seeking a Dean of Students to join our team who believes deeply that the mission, model, and values at Invictus are driving improved educational outcomes for students.
The Dean of Students plays an invaluable role in building the cultural and academic foundation of Invictus Academy. In close partnership with the Principal, the Dean of Students designs, executes, monitors, and continuously improves school culture systems, including parent involvement, discipline and restorative justice, and supporting teachers to create joyful, structured, and productive learning environments. The Dean of Students will lead staff professional development, interface with all members of the campus community, and be relied upon as a leader on campus.
RESPONSIBILITIES
School Culture
Restorative Justice System
Professional Development
School Leadership
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To you, the “how” of what you do is just as important as the “what.” You build trusting, authentic relationships with students, families, and colleagues. You embody humility, take ownership for your continued growth, and crave feedback. You are also fiercely solutions- oriented. You never shy away from a problem and bring potential solutions to the table. You are highly reliable and collaborate closely with other school leaders in pursuit of our mission.
IS THIS YOU?
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position is on-site. The employee must have sufficient mobility to report to campus, work in an office, and engage with students and families, with or without reasonable accommodations. The employee may be required to do light lifting, pushing/pulling, and bending, with or without accommodations. The employee must possess the ability to communicate with students, parents, and colleagues, with or without reasonable accommodations.
NON-DISCRIMINATION
Invictus Academy acknowledges and agrees that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Invictus Academy shall not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by California or federal law. Equal employment opportunity shall be extended to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including but not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, upgrading, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and dismissal from employment.