Dean of Culture - Ronald Brown Academy

Job Title: Dean of Culture

Posting Date: March 19, 2018

Closing Date: March 26, 2018

Salary Range:  $54,805.00 - $76,553.00 (annually)

In accordance with the agreement between the Organization of School Administrators (O.S.A.S.) and the Board of Education of the School District of the City of Detroit, Article 6.4, Promotion Procedure, the following vacancy is announced:

Job Type: Administrative

Benefits Eligibility: Successful candidates will be eligible for medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage, as well as illness and vacation days.

Report to: Principal/Designee

Location: Ronald Brown Academy   

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Must possess and provide evidence of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Documentation must be provided at the time of application.
• Applications without proof of education attached will be considered incomplete. 

Experience: 

Must have three (3) years of successful supervisory work experience monitoring and managing student behavior; prior experience creating and developing professional development tailored to specific identified needs; experience coaching teachers in the areas of classroom management with the end result being increased student achievement; excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills required; knowledge of 2.0 school practices is strongly preferred; strong computer experience (Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).

Summary

The Dean of Culture will create a strong achievement culture in the school aligned to the mission, vision and values.

Duties/Responsibilities & Functions:

Under the direction of the Principal, the Dean of Culture will:

1. Create and ensure a culture in which academic achievement is the overarching goal;
2. Own the school’s character development and ensure it builds and reinforces positive self-identity and necessary character strengths;
3. Partner with parents and families to build authentic school-wide community;
4. Coordinate and implement a school-wide behavior management system with meaningful incentives and consequences;
5. Work closely and effectively with children who have behavior challenges and their families; partner with school counselors and teachers to execute individualized behavior interventions when needed;
6. Facilitate staff trainings on student-teacher relationships, classroom management, parent partnership and school culture;
7. Conduct regular school culture walkthroughs to help staff maintain a high bar of excellence; 
8. Super vise school entry, breakfast, lunch dismissal, and transitions to ensure they are orderly and positive;
9. Accurately monitor and analyze daily student attendance, homework and discipline records; create new systems and structures to proactively address school’s areas of need;
10. Model and demonstrate servant leadership;
11. Prepare status updates and reports to communicate work activities and progress with the self-governing schools team;
12. Collaborate with other district offices and departments to improve outcomes for all students;
13. Perform other duties and assigned by Principal or Designee. 

SECURITY

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS

If you are hired to fill a vacant position, you will be required to submit a Detroit Public Schools Community District security clearance.

At point of offer to hire, please be advised that you will be responsible for a non-refundable payment of $64.50 by cashier's check, certified check or money order, payable to the fingerprint agency.  DO NOT SUBMIT PAYMENT WITH APPLICATION.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS

If you are a current Detroit Public Schools Community District employee, presently employed with the district, you do not have to submit a fee related to obtaining the Detroit Public Schools Community District security clearance.

Method of Application

• Applicants MUST apply through the online application system. ONLY applications submitted through the online application system will be considered for any posted position.
• All applicants are to attach:
  • Copy of transcripts
  • Most recent resume and cover letter
  • Copy of your valid teacher certification must be attached (certification must be at the grade level on you are applying for).
• Applicants will receive an automated confirmation once they have successfully applied for a position.
• Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire.
• Service outside of the Detroit Public Schools Community District must be verified by the applicant's employer(s) prior to hire.
• It is the applicant's responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested.
  • All documentation must be submitted along with the letter of interest.
  • Documentation will not be accepted subsequent to the closing date of the announcement.
  • Incomplete information will not be considered.
  • Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Division of Human Resources at (313) 873-6897.

The Board of Education of the School District of the City of Detroit does not discriminate against, deny benefits to or exclude participation by any person in its programs, activities or employment on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, creed, religion or handicap.