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[2023-2024] Middle School Dean of Social-Emotional Learning & Community

Employer
DREAM Charter School
Location
New York, NY, US
Salary
Competitive

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Job Category
Administrator, Principal
Grade Level
Middle School
Originally founded in 1991 as Harlem RBI, DREAM has grown to annually serve more than 2,500 youth across East Harlem and the South Bronx through a network of six PreK-12, extended-day, extended-year DREAM Charter Schools and community sports-based youth development programs. Through our commitment to rigorous academics, social-emotional learning, deep family and community engagement, and health and wellness, we create lifelong learners who are equipped to fulfill their vision of success in and out of the classroom. We dream big, as well, with an aggressive five-year plan to expand to serve 3,500 students across seven schools-growing our organization's impact and leveling the playing field for all children. To learn more, visit wearedream.org.

The Middle School Dean of Social-Emotional Learning & Community will be responsible for leading DREAM's Social-emotional Learning Program at one of DREAM's middle schools and driving the positive culture for school community, staff, families and students. The ideal candidate is a reliable team player with deep expertise in and commitment to positive youth development and SEL.

Responsibilities:

    • Management and Leadership
    • Serve as a member of the Middle School Leadership Teams;
    • Supervise and provide professional development of the Family Engagement Managers to ensure strong family partnership and engagement and strong family satisfaction;
    • Supervise the school-based mental health provider and SEL specialist to ensure high quality tier 2 and tier 3 SEL and mental health services; including ensuring all IEP mandates are met and compliance with SPED requirements ;
    • Conduct walkthroughs, review student life data systems, collaborate with DOC and drive changes as needed to improve student culture outcomes.


    • Drive Social-Emotional Learning Program & Positive School Culture:
    • Design and Lead the execution of positive culture initiatives and systems to build positive community among staff, families and students (community gatherings, family events, staff SEL, student incentive systems);
    • Lead execution of the SEL curriculum in Advisory, Homeroom and SEL intervention that drives student social-emotional development;
    • Design lesson plans, aligned with DREAM's network SEL vision for teachers and SEL Specialist;
    • Collaborate with Academic Deans to utilize student academic and social emotional learning achievement data to customize and improve instruction;
    • Drive the execution of SEL data systems including SEL data administration and collection, data analysis, continuous improvement, and action planning;
    • Provide coaching and professional development for school staff to improve the execution of SEL programming (e.g. observation and feedback, whole group PD).


Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's degree required, preferably in education, social work, youth development or related field; advanced degree in an education field, preferred;
    • Minimum 5 years experience working with and engaging youth, families and teachers, with at least 2 years in a management role managing full-time teams to outcomes;
    • Strong track record of success and achievement orientation;
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
    • Air-tight follow through;
    • Outstanding organizational skills and airtight follow through, including the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment;
    • Strong critical thinking skills, including the ability to independently solve problems;
    • Successful experience leading professional development in large group, small group and one-on-one settings;
    • A desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families, and community;
    • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred;
    • Self-starter and ability to innovate and think creatively;
    • Deep embodiment of DREAM's organizational values of teamwork, diversity, integrity, and fun;
    • A strong belief in the mission and values of DREAM, including the desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families, and community.


Compensation:

    • The salary range for incoming Deans of SEL and Community is $90,000 to $105,000. Incoming salaries are determined based on the number of years of leadership experience and internal equity. All leaders are eligible for annual performance-based salary increases. Because we value staff tenure in each role, we do not currently cap salary ranges.


    • We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for medical plans and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time and paid holidays, referral bonuses, professional development, an employee assistance program (EAP) and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching up to 4%.


DREAM's VACCINATION POLICY

DREAM requires vaccination against COVID-19 for all employees. Reasonable Accommodations based on a qualifying disability or sincerely held religious belief are being considered in accordance with applicable law.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

At DREAM, diversity, equity, and inclusion are a matter of mission.

From our schools to our playing fields, DREAM is committed to building a team where each individual can bring their full identity and experience to work because representation matters-it enriches our team culture, enhances our ability to innovate, and strengthens our impact in and out of the classroom. DREAM engages staff that represent and appreciate the diversity of our majority Black and Hispanic student body, while working to ensure that our practices are equitable, welcoming, and productive. We are dedicated to creating a world where youth, especially youth of color, have permission to dream-along with the tools and opportunities to make their dreams reality.

Come dream with us.

DREAM MAXIMS

All Kids Can. This Kid Can.

DREAM is Family.

Fun is a Serious Value.

Teamwork Makes the DREAM Work.

Fail. Persist. Exceed.

DREAM Big.

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