Cra International Inc.

Dean of Students

Laguna Niguel, California · Staff+ · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 45 days ago

LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoring

About the role

The Dean of Students is responsible for fostering a positive, safe, inclusive, and student-centered school culture across grades Kindergarten through Eight.
Utilize age-appropriate strategies and interventions that foster student engagement, self-regulation, responsibility, and success.
Conduct investigations related to student behavior, school climate concerns, and student misconduct.

Promote practices that support the academic, social, emotional, behavioral, and developmental growth of students in grades K-8.
Collaborate with teachers, counselors, and families to identify and address student developmental needs.
Support students in developing positive relationships, self-advocacy skills, resilience, and responsible decision-making.
Behavior Support, Intervention, and Coaching Systems
Implement and oversee student discipline procedures consistent with school policies and restorative practices.
Monitor behavioral and attendance data to identify trends, evaluate interventions, and support data-driven decision-making.
Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of individualized behavior support plans and interventions.
Coordinate and support Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III behavioral interventions within the school's MTSS framework.
Participate in Student Success Team (SST), MTSS, and intervention meetings to develop and monitor student support plans.
Teacher Coaching and Capacity Building

Valid California Teaching Credential is required.
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
R egularly required to possess dexterity of hand and fingers, kneel, bend at the waist, sit on the floor, climb stairs and reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally to perform assigned duties

a master's degree is preferred
Experience working with Elementary and/or Middle School students
Experience coaching or mentoring teachers preferred
Administrative Services Credential from California Commission on Teacher Credentialing is preferred

Strong leadership and organizational skills.
Excellent interpersonal, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and student-centered decision-making.
R egularly required to sit, stand, twist, turn, bend, walk, talk, hear, and reach with hands
R egularly required to operate a computer and other office equipment
R egularly required to see and observe students, walk and/or stand for extended periods of time, and hear and speak to exchange information
lift light objects
R egularly required to speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in indoor and outdoor classrooms
O ccasionally required to lift and/or move up to 2 5 lbs.
D uties are normally performed in a school, classroom, playground and/or other outdoor settings
D uties may be performed in seasonal heat, sun, and cold
T he noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
403 (b) Retirement Plan
Employer-Paid Life Insurance
Lead the implementation of schoolwide behavior support systems that create safe, predictable, and supportive learning environments.
Collaborate with teachers, counselors, special education staff, and families to support students experiencing behavioral, social-emotional, or attendance challenges.
Facilitate professional learning opportunities related to behavior management, restorative practices, MTSS, student engagement, and school culture.
Build staff capacity through coaching, collaboration, feedback, and professional learning.
Support implementation of social-emotional learning and student wellness initiatives.

Community Roots Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Develop and implement systems that recognize and celebrate student achievement, leadership, character, citizenship, attendance, and positive behavior

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