ACCEL Schools is seeking a highly qualified Dean of Students at Ohio College Preparatory School in Cleveland, OH dedicated to providing a superior education for all students in our upcoming 2022-2023 school year! The Dean of Students provides support to at-risk students addressing conduct, discipline, or attendance issues while helping these students become more academically successful. This position is also responsible for creating classroom and/or school-based behavior models to promote a positive and healthy school environment.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate an understanding, respectful and receptive attitude toward the behavioral needs of students of various age groups
• Provide expert knowledge of techniques needed to successfully complete effective Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), function -based interventions, and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)
• Meet with students whose behavior warrants intervention and develop individualized behavior tracking and intervention programs.
• Serve on IEP Teams and develop relationship with students requiring intervention
• Work with staff on issues such as: crisis intervention, learning and collaboration issues, and factors that can affect development and implementation of interventions
• Serve as a consultant to administrators, teachers, and parents others in finding positive solutions for behavior modification
• Monitors student attendance while developing Absence Intervention Plans, working to achieve school-wide daily attendance
• Promotes school culture through daily practices, positive attitude and collaboration with students, families, and staff
• Maintain timely and accurate records and files consistent with school policies and procedures
• Participates in other duties such as school events, trainings, morning duty, dismissal duty, and lunch duty, as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in education, social work, health, or another related field preferred
• Intervention Specialist license preferred
• A minimum of three years' experience working with "at-risk" or "behaviorally challenged" children a teacher, social worker, tutor, or mentor, preferably in a multi-cultural setting.
• Track record of building trust and positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
• Ability to maintain composure and job performance under changing or stressful conditions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills that always reflect professionalism and tact
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Ability to pass federal, state, and local background checks

Benefits:

• Salary based on previous experience and education
• Benefit packages including medical, dental and vision - effective the first of the month following date of hire
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Eligible to participate in applicable retirement plan (STRS or SERS), with company contribution
• Company paid basic term life/AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Additional basic life/AD&D insurance and whole life insurance options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Travel Assistance Program
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Bonuses and stipend opportunities
• Annual compensation adjustments
• Employee development and leadership opportunities

ACCEL Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer - it is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination. Each applicant for employment is considered solely based on job qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, veteran status, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bonafide occupational qualification exists.