Dean of School Culture

Position Type:
Administration/Dean

Date Posted:
6/21/2019

Location:
CICS Ellison Campus


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Civitas Education Partners (CEP) is seeking educators for the 19-20 school year and we are offering an Exceptional Work Experience for all staff members. With one purpose, 3 core values and 4 campuses, CEP is making a lasting impact on over 2,300 students in grades K-12.

CEP exists to provide equal access to opportunities that break the cycle of poverty by leading and supporting K-12 college preparatory schools. We are a school management organization that operates four campuses of Chicago International Charter School (CICS), CICS Ralph Ellison High School, CICS Northtown Academy High School, CICS Wrightwood Elementary School, and CICS ChicagoQuest High School. We aim to provide our teams and students with an exceptional experience rooted in high expectations for student achievement and civic responsibility.

Position Title: Dean of School Culture
Reports to: School Director / Associate Director
Terms of Employment: 10 month, salary and benefits established by Civitas Education Partners

Position Summary:
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The Dean of School Culture will have the following duties and responsibilities:
Develop positive rapport with school staff and students to contribute to working conditions conducive to building a professional learning community

• Establish consistent standards and structures around discipline and behavior managementAnalyze school wide culture and discipline data to make data driven decisions about student incentives and interventions and staff development needsObserve classrooms and coach teachers in the areas of classroom management and behavior interventions, leading to a reduction in classroom removalsConduct conferences with students, parents, and other stakeholdersLog and document student data in student information management systems; use data to prepare reports and facilitate behavioral conferencesPrepare professional development and school behavior intervention plans using data to guide improvement practicesIdentify discipline and safety goals, objectives and metricsHave great verbal and written communication skills, time management and organization skills, and exceptional customer serviceExercise good judgment when responding to safety and security violations and emergenciesExercise dignity and respect when interacting with students at all timesManage and patrol school ground to ensure safety and security of students and staffCollaborate with leadership teams in crisis managementConduct hall sweeps, classroom walk-throughs, and monitor the cafeteria to promote positive behavior as neededKeep extremely accurate student discipline records, documenting all conferences, suspensions, and phone calls for behavior. Consult resources to address social and emotional/health issues that may impact student performance/behaviorHighly present and visible during school hours, relentlessly ensuring the school has an amazing school cultureAssist in other student support initiatives

Student Supports: Interventions and Empowerment
• Co-facilitates behavior RTI
• Co-facilitates quarterly parent conferences for at risk students

Qualification:
A Bachelor's degree and appropriate certification are required. Strength of academic background, experience, interview results, and references will be considered during the selection process.

Salary and Benefits
Civitas Education Partners provides a highly competitive salary and benefits package. We are also committed to supporting professional growth and membership in local, state and national educational organizations.
Application Procedure:
Apply online