Dean in Training (2022-2023) [Immediate Start] Job at DSST Public Schools
Dean in Training
WHO WE ARE
At DSST Public Schools, we are proud to be the largest and highest-performing network of public charter schools in Denver and Aurora with 100% of our students having been accepted into college or post secondary programs since our inception in 2004. When you join DSST, you play a part in ensuring ALL students at our 16 schools have access to a transformational and joyful education. We encourage you to visit our
website
to learn more about why we’ve been selected as the 2018 Broad Prize Winner and as a Denver Post “Top Place to Work”.
Not interested right now but might be in the future, or want to learn about other positions? Apply to our Talent Pipeline
here
to connect with a member of our Talent Team.
POSITION: Dean in Training
GRADE LEVEL: High school
LOCATION: College View High School. See a map of our 16 schools
here
.
SALARY: $62,060.
STATUS: Full time, benefits eligible, exempt, in-person position (Denver, CO)
START: Immediate. You can view the 2022-2023 School Year Calendar
here
.
KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Dean of Students is the School Culture Leader on the campus. They coach and support students and staff members to ensure each member of the community is living our core values and committing to a strong community. This Dean in Training role will be a support role, learning the responsibilities of being a Dean and taking on many of the Dean tasks throughout the year. The Dean in Training will get targeted leadership development from their school director throughout the year to prepare them for a full Dean Role.
Leadership
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DSST Mission Driven: Demonstrate a sense of urgency about achievement for ALL students and preparing every student for four-year college.
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Pursue solutions with tenacity that maximize student achievement. Is willing to do whatever it takes to get the work done right.
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Model professional maturity; emotional constancy in stressful situations, bringing out the best in others, seek solutions and positively motivating.
School Team and Culture
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Reinforce school culture centered on core values that deeply care for each student and staff member and holds each student and staff member to the highest level of accountability in all spaces (entry, dismissal, hallways, lunch, etc.)
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Communicate with school staff and families regarding discipline supports and plans to maximize the ability of the school to support students’ academic and socio-emotional development.
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Provide leadership to all staff and students in establishing a positive, structured, achievement-oriented, and fun school culture.
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Plan and execute whole school and grade level morning meeting plans
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Relate effectively with students and engage them in relationships, in one-on-one, small group and large group settings.
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Manage and lead positive incentive structures including but not limited to:
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School wide challenges
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Positive reinforcement systems
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Celebration (visual and at community events)
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Discipline
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Manage and Lead school-wide discipline process
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Train least-invasive techniques
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School based interventions (Refocus, Dean Intervention, Silent Lunches, etc.)
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Suspension process
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Manage and lead consistent College Prep and Refocus Intervention Programs
Systems
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Able to implement systems that “sweat the small stuff,” maximize the programmatic goals of the school, and are scalable as the school grows.
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Collect data (formally and informally) around school culture and the systems that support it in order to improve the systems and overall school culture.
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Manage the Morning Meeting System and other School Wide Culture Celebrations
Additional Duties:
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Build relationships with teachers and other members of the administration team in order to positively impact school culture and results.
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Recruit school faculty
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Serve as a recruiter for new students; actively engage prospective families in an effort to draw more students to choose your school; be willing to take on additional tasks to support recruitment, as needed.
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Participate in the Culture Leadership Development Series
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If applicable, teach one course within the school
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If applicable, act as a student advisor for a group of 12-15 students
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Position may encompass instructional coaching, culture leadership and support
We will have a centralized hiring process for school based leadership roles at DSST Public Schools. We will review applications on a rolling basis November-April.
IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS
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Proven commitment to and experience with serving students of color, students with disabilities, and/or multilingual students
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Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university highly preferred
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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At least 2 years working with students in 6-12 grade schools and classrooms
INTERVIEW EXPECTATIONS
For most of our positions, we hire on a rolling basis. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible! You can learn more about what to expect in our interview process
here
.
TOTAL REWARDS
At DSST, we know that our people are the greatest asset we have in reaching our mission of eliminating educational inequity. We work hard to build a work culture that allows our staff to not only feel fulfilled by the work they do but also feel supported to live a joyful, healthy life. We want this work to be your life’s work.
Check out our website
and
our benefits page
to learn how we deliver on this promise.
REFERRAL
Know someone who would be a great fit? Refer them
here
! Anyone can refer a candidate and we offer a $500 referral bonus for every successful referral.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
DSST Public Schools is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not exclude participation in, deny benefits to or discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, National origin, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), Age (40 and older), Disability, Genetic information (including employer requests for, or purchase, use, or disclosure of genetic tests, genetic services, or family medical history), retaliation for filing a charge, reasonably opposing discrimination, or participating in a discrimination lawsuit, investigation, or proceeding in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day. The employee must lift and/or move items up to 30 pounds. The employee must have sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
DSST Public Schools Overview:
DSST Public Schools (DSST) operates a network of tuition-free, open-enrollment public STEM charter schools. DSST schools operate within the Denver Public Schools (DPS) and Aurora Public Schools (APS) districts. Our schools focus on building a community where students and staff are valued for their unique talents. Meaningful relationships are at the core of our model which is why our schools are small enough so that every student is known and valued for their individuality. We have developed systems and structures to ensure our students will be prepared for college, career and life. The student population across the DSST network is 84% students of color and 71% qualify for free and reduced lunch. This year, DSST will serve approximately 6,000 students at fifteen schools on nine campuses across Denver and Aurora.
DSST Public Schools employees support each other not only to have fulfilling careers, but more importantly, to lead fulfilling lives that combines deeply meaningful professional work with personal well-being. Our core values are central to our program and to our results. These values are embedded in everything that we do and how we do it, both for our students and our staff. The six DSST core values are:
Respect - We appreciate each person and their story through our words, actions, and attitudes. We value their unique perspective and treat others with dignity.
Responsibility - We acknowledge that our actions and choices impact ourselves and our community. We take ownership for what we do and how we choose to do it.
Integrity - We act and speak with honesty, fairness, and thoughtfulness. We consistently align our words and actions.
Courage - We possess the confidence and resolve to take risks, push ourselves, and persevere in the face of pressure, adversity or unfamiliar circumstances.
Curiosity - We are eager to learn, questions, and explore. We have a thirst for knowledge, a love of investigation, and a desire to learn about ourselves, our community, and our world.
Doing Your Best - We put our best effort into everything we do. We know that individual and collective effort are required for our community to thrive.
Responsibility - We acknowledge that our actions and choices impact ourselves and our community. We take ownership for what we do and how we choose to do it.
Integrity - We act and speak with honesty, fairness, and thoughtfulness. We consistently align our words and actions.
Courage - We possess the confidence and resolve to take risks, push ourselves, and persevere in the face of pressure, adversity or unfamiliar circumstances.
Curiosity - We are eager to learn, questions, and explore. We have a thirst for knowledge, a love of investigation, and a desire to learn about ourselves, our community, and our world.
Doing Your Best - We put our best effort into everything we do. We know that individual and collective effort are required for our community to thrive.
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