Dean of Students

Job Description

Job Description

About the Team

Northeast Ohio College Preparatory School is seeking highly qualified Dean of Students in Cleveland, Ohio, dedicated to providing a superior education for all students! We are seeking a Dean of Students who is excited to create a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development.

The Dean of Students provides support to at-risk students addressing conduct, discipline, or attendance issues while helping these students become more academically successful. The Dean of Students is responsible for creating classroom and/or school-based behavior models to promote a positive and healthy school environment.

Be part of the difference at Northeast Ohio College Preparatory School! Founded in 2010, Northeast Ohio College Preparatory School is the only public charter school in Cleveland that offers a continuous EK-12 college prep education. Located on adjoining EK-8 and high school campuses in the Tremont neighborhood, NEO College Prep offers a well-rounded education that supports students as they grow academically, socially, and emotionally. The campus features separate buildings for K-8 and high school with extensive education facilities. The school's nurturing teachers, wide variety of specialty classes, and focus on social-emotional wellbeing create a positive school culture.

About the Opportunity:

• Demonstrate an understanding, respectful and receptive attitude toward the behavioral needs of students of various age groups
• Provide expert knowledge of techniques needed to successfully complete effective Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), function –based interventions, and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)
• Meet with students whose behavior warrants intervention and develop individualized behavior tracking and intervention programs.
• Serve on IEP Teams and develop relationship with students requiring intervention
• Work with staff on issues such as crisis intervention, learning and collaboration issues, and factors that can affect development and implementation of interventions.
• Serve as a consultant to administrators, teachers, and parents others in finding positive solutions for behavior modification
• Monitors student attendance while developing Absence Intervention Plans, working to achieve school-wide daily attendance.
• Promotes school culture through daily practices, positive attitude and collaboration with students, families and staff.
• Maintain timely and accurate records and files consistent with school policies and procedures
• Participates in other duties such as school events, trainings, morning duty, dismissal duty, and lunch duty, as needed.

About You:

• Bachelor's degree in education, social work, health, or other related field preferred.
• Intervention Specialist license preferred
• A minimum of three years' experience working with "at-risk" or "behaviorally challenged" children a teacher, social worker, tutor or mentor, preferably in a multi-cultural setting.
• Track record of building trust and positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
• Ability to maintain composure and job performance under changing or stressful conditions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills that reflect professionalism and tact at all times
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Ability to pass federal, state, and local background checks

We offer the following benefits:

Life benefits – time & peace of mind

• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
• Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations

Health benefits – stay well & thrive

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance

Career benefits – keep growing

• Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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