Dean of Students
Catalyst Charter School - Howland opened in August 2006 and currently serves approximately 200 students in grades 3-6. It will expand each year until it reaches full capacity to serve approximately 500 students in grades K-8. Catalyst provides students and families from the underserved North Lawndale community with a new educational choice that includes ongoing academic support, and resources that will aid in their lifelong success. Catalyst follows a successful educational model that integrates elementary and middle school education, support of graduates through high school, and extensive family and community involvement.
Deadline:
April 30, 2008
Dean of Students Job Duties
• Maintain expertise in a school-wide discipline model and assist staff in understanding their role and function as disciplinarians in the model
• Responsible for the overall safety and well being of the students and campus
• Be the lead for discipline enforcement
• Assist the Principal and Assistant Principal in helping staff establish excellent classroom management practices
• Provide interventions for student discipline issues
• Collaborate with the social work staff to develop, implement and monitor student behavior contracts
• Monitor student attendance and truancy issues
• Participate in meetings relative to discipline issues with students, faculty/staff and parents/guardians
• Assist the Principal and Assistant Principal as needed
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal
• Familiarity with and implementation of Chicago Public Schools Code of Discipline
Qualifications
• Minimum 5-7 years teaching experience
• Experience as a school administrator or appropriate preparation desired
• In-depth understanding of educating children in an urban environment
• Masters Degree preferred
• Experience in management and instructional supervision preferred
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage complex relationships
• Views discipline as formative rather than punitive
• Willingness to embrace the mission of Catalyst Schools
Please send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to HR@catalystschools.org. Please include the position title in the subject line (Dean of Students) of the email.
Visit their website at: www.catalystschools.org
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