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Uncommon Schools is hiring an Associate Dean of Students to support the Dean of Students in fostering a positive and disciplined school culture. This role involves implementing culture initiatives, managing discipline systems, supporting teachers in creating responsive classrooms, and maintaining strong communication with families to ensure student success.

Highlights

Supports the Dean of Students in establishing a positive, structured, and achievement-oriented school culture.
Manages specific culture initiatives such as detention, student mediation, and arrival/lunch procedures.
Assists teachers with culturally responsive classrooms to meet academic and behavioral goals.
Communicates with families to build strong partnerships and provide resources for student success.
Provides administrative support including maintaining student records and school culture systems.
Requires a Bachelor’s degree and exceptional time and task management skills.
Values a commitment to Uncommon Schools’ mission and anti-racist vision.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are essential.
Compensation ranges from $19.96/hr to $73,400/yr, with most offers between $19.96/hr and $56,100/yr.
Offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, and professional development.

Associate Dean of Students Full Description

Company Description

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities. Operating in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester, we are committed to closing the college completion gap and preparing every student for college and beyond. Our students consistently exceed national benchmarks, reflecting our dedication to their success. We invest deeply in our educators, offering weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development to ensure excellence in teaching and leadership. Join us to work hard, do good, and make a lasting difference!

Job Description

The Associate Dean of Students at Uncommon will support the school’s Dean of Students to ensure that all students demonstrate dramatic student achievement gains and internalize the school’s values. This individual will be responsible for specific culture initiatives and discipline systems as assigned by school leadership to help create a positive, structured, consistent, caring, and disciplined school culture.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Working closely with the Dean of Students to establish a positive, structured, achievement-oriented, and creative school culture.
Supporting teachers in building culturally responsive classrooms where students consistently meet and exceed academic and behavioral expectations
Communicating with families to build a strong partnership between home and school and to ensure students have the tools and resources they need to be successful.
Providing administrative support to ensure the Dean’s office has all the tools and resources it needs for student success (e.g., maintaining accurate student records, homework/classwork collection, restocking of office supplies, maintaining a specific Dean system such as uniforms or “close the loop”)
Supporting daily tasks and duties for school leadership staff in support of school culture
Leading or supporting with key cultural systems (i.e. detention, student mediations, lunch, and arrival)

Qualifications

Passionate commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools and investment in our vision for being an anti-racist organization.
Unwavering belief in high academic and behavioral expectations for all students.
Exceptional time and task management skills.
Ability to persevere despite uncertainty and unexpected obstacles.
Relentless drive to empower students academically and personally.
Self-motivation, desire to be a great teammate, and a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and strong interpersonal skills with students, parents, colleagues, and community members.
Ability and desire to implement feedback from school leaders and colleagues.
A Bachelor’s degree is required.

Additional Information

Our people are what make us Uncommon. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families. Our compensation philosophy values equity & fairness and attracting & retaining top talent.

Compensation

Compensation for this role is between $19.96/hr to $73,400/yr. Most candidates who meet job description requirements will receive an offer of $19.96/hr - $56,100/yr.

Starting pay is determined using various factors including but not limited to relevant professional development, education certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools.

Benefits

Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and 10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer).
Extensive, best-in-class training and development
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans + pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and health saving accounts (HSA)
Financial Planning
- 403(b) retirement savings program + employer match
Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.)
Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits

*A detailed list of all benefits is located HERE.

At Uncommon, we believe that a supportive and welcoming environment helps our students, staff, and community thrive. We are dedicated to building a team that brings a wide range of perspectives and experiences, reflective of the communities we serve---with over 70% of our staff identifying as people of color. Our organization values respect and open dialogue on important topics that shape our school culture.

As an equal opportunity employer, Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We also ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions. If you would like to request an accommodation, please email [email protected].

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Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Working closely with the Dean of Students to establish a positive, structured, achievement-oriented, and creative school culture.
Supporting teachers in building culturally responsive classrooms where students consistently meet and exceed academic and behavioral expectations
Communicating with families to build a strong partnership between home and school and to ensure students have the tools and resources they need to be successful.
Providing administrative support to ensure the Dean’s office has all the tools and resources it needs for student success (e.g., maintaining accurate student records, homework/classwork collection, restocking of office supplies, maintaining a specific Dean system such as uniforms or “close the loop”)
Supporting daily tasks and duties for school leadership staff in support of school culture
Leading or supporting with key cultural systems (i.e. detention, student mediations, lunch, and arrival)

Qualifications

Passionate commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools and investment in our vision for being an anti-racist organization.
Unwavering belief in high academic and behavioral expectations for all students.
Exceptional time and task management skills.
Ability to persevere despite uncertainty and unexpected obstacles.
Relentless drive to empower students academically and personally.
Self-motivation, desire to be a great teammate, and a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and strong interpersonal skills with students, parents, colleagues, and community members.
Ability and desire to implement feedback from school leaders and colleagues.
A Bachelor’s degree is required.

Additional Information

Compensation

Compensation for this role is between $19.96/hr to $73,400/yr. Most candidates who meet job description requirements will receive an offer of $19.96/hr - $56,100/yr.

Starting pay is determined using various factors including but not limited to relevant professional development, education certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools.

Benefits

Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and 10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer).
Extensive, best-in-class training and development
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans + pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and health saving accounts (HSA)
Financial Planning
- 403(b) retirement savings program + employer match
Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.)
Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits

*A detailed list of all benefits is located HERE.

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