Position Type:
Teaching & Learning: Academics & Operations/Dean of Climate & Culture
Date Posted:
7/1/2024
Location:
Camden City School District
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Dean, Climate and Culture (“Dean”) under the direction of the Principal and Senior Director of School Climate and Student Engagement, the Dean of Culture & Climate will support the vision for the Camden City School District by ensuring that all students have access to a positive and welcoming learning environment. The Dean of Culture & Climate will work closely with the school administrative team and the Division of Equity and Student Engagement to provide at-risk students with academic and social support. The Dean of Culture & Climate will facilitate in-school suspension and restorative meetings for students returning to school from suspension or incarceration.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- At least 5 years of experience working with urban low-income students strongly preferred
- At least 2 years of experience in a role leading adults preferred
- Comfort and fluency with the Microsoft Office suite and entering data into online software systems
- A valid driver’s license as well as current insurance and vehicle with valid registration
- Required criminal history background check, physical, and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Major responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:
Implementation of Restorative Justice Practices
- Lead implementation of district-wide restorative justice efforts at school level
- Hold restorative conversations with students with repeated infractions in order to discuss his/her discipline record and next steps
- Develop student support plans to consistently support and monitor the progress of students with frequent referrals
- Implement the District’s re-entry protocol for students returning to school from out-of-school suspension or incarceration
- Lead professional development for staff regarding de-escalation techniques and restorative practices leading to a 10% reduction in the number of high-level behavioral infractions during the school year
Monitor Consistent Implementation of the District’s Code of Conduct
- Lead school’s efforts to significantly reduce the number of incidents that lead to out-of-school suspension, in alignment with CCSD’s goals and priorities
- Ensure that school staff members adhere to the District’s Code of Conduct
- Log behavioral information into student information systems
- Develop school-wide positive behavior incentives to reduce the number of students who commit behavioral infractions
- Consistently monitor discipline data for the school and collaborate with the administrative team to address identified needs
- Collaborate with CCSD’s Equity and Engagement Team to analyze data and respond to trends
Coordination of In-School Suspension
- Develop, implement, and lead a restorative in-school suspension program for students in grades 6-12
- Communicate with each suspended student’s teachers on a daily basis to ensure that all students are provided with missing work
- Provide suspended students with academic support during in-school suspension to ensure that they remain academically on-track
- Develop a scholar commitment contract with each student prior to his/her exit from in-school suspension
- Implement strategies to decrease of out-of-school suspension rate in alignment with CCSD goals
The Dean of Culture & Climate may be required to serve on the school’s leadership team, and may also take on other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal, Office of School Support, Superintendent, or designee.
CORE COMPETENCIES
An ideal candidate for this role will demonstrate the following and/or have experiences with:
- Strong oral and written communication skills; integrity and clarity in all communication and interactions
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Demonstrated record of success with serving at-risk youth, preferably in an urban setting
- Creative and outside-the-box thinking
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and achievement-oriented environment
- Commitment to the success of all Camden students; specifically to addressing the school-to-prison pipeline
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders, including school staff, students, families, and district officials
- Willingness to go above and beyond to contribute to the success of a dynamic team committed to a new future for urban education
- Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and take initiative
CORE VALUES
We are seeking individuals who will exemplify the district’s core values:
Respect and Humility
We serve our community by recognizing the strengths, experiences, and perspectives of others. We humbly recognize our own limitations and incorporate lessons we gain from our reflective practice.
Evidence-based
We use evidence to inform decisions and to ensure that we are accountable to our students and families.
Communication & Collaboration
We communicate openly and work collaboratively, recognizing that getting to the best possible decisions requires input from others. Honest communications build trust and establish a community that assumes best intentions.
Solutions-oriented
With respect for the complexity of this work and the history that precedes us, we focus on persistence, resourcefulness, and inclusiveness to drive toward solutions.
REPORTS TO & EVALUATED BY
- Senior Director of School Climate and Student Engagement & Principal or a designee appointed by the Principal
SALARY, EMPLOYMENT PERIOD, AND UNION AFFILIATION
- Salary: $85,000.00 - $96,000.00
Competitive based on qualifications and previous experience
Employment Period
- Twelve-month, non-tenureable position
Union Affiliation
(Pending availability of funds and State Superintendent's approval)
CAMDEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER