The mission of the Great Oaks Foundation is to launch and support a network of charter schools that prepare students for college success through high-dosage tutoring. By design, our schools contribute to the vitality of the urban neighborhoods where they are located by attracting and creating social, human and investment capital.
What sets Great Oaks schools apart from other college preparatory charters is our high-dosage tutoring model; the Great Oaks Tutor Corps is a selective cadre of recent college graduates who deliver at least two hours of individualized instruction to every student every day. This academic model was inspired by the Match School of Boston, which has a proven track record of success in preparing students for college success using the Tutor Corps model.
The Great Oaks Foundation has successfully replicated this model in Newark, NJ and New York, NY, Bridgeport, CT and Wilmington, DE.
We are seeking hard-working, tenacious people who share the belief that all students deserve a high-quality education.
About Great Oaks Charter School – Wilmington
The Great Oaks (GO) Charter School - Wilmington opened in downtown Wilmington in the fall of 2015. This school year, Great Oaks – Wilmington serves 550 in 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th grades. Great Oaks - Wilmington will grow to serve students in all grades from 6th-12th by adding on one grade level each year until we reach full enrollment.
Middle School Assistant Dean of Students Position Summary
The Assistant Dean of Students works collaboratively and enthusiastically with the Culture Team to shape and sustain a school culture of discipline and warmth while ensuring that the students internalize the school’s values and goals for academic excellence. The Assistant Dean of Students works directly with students and parents to uphold a strong positive culture.
Key responsibilities include:
● Assist in building a transformative school culture consistent with Great Oaks core values and mission
● Implementing programs designed and selected by the administration and or school culture team that recognize and celebrate positive behaviors and mindsets.
● Devising rituals that promote culture, sustain school values and create a school-wide identity among students.
● Cultivating students’ cultural competency, growth and development through school programs and events.
● Building a support network for students by meeting with, listening to and seeking to understand the needs of students as individuals and the student body as a whole.
● Implementing behavior management tools including, supporting staff training in behavior management policies, techniques, and strategies and ensuring consistent deployment of such tools school-wide.
● Meeting with students referred by teachers and communicating and meeting with students’ parents/guardians in a constructive manner.
● Ensuring that consequences and restorative measures for infractions are completed as directed by the administration and or school culture team
● Participate in school data teams weekly with a focus on student behaviors and responses to directed intervention; follow up with appropriate staff for next steps when a concern is identified.
● Implementing and ensuring the school-wide use of information technology tools for reporting and documenting student culture information.
● Ensuring documentation of communications with parents regarding discipline.
Competencies and Qualifications
The successful candidate will have substantial experience in urban school settings. S/he will have a proven track record of upholding a positive school culture that promotes academic excellence. S/he will be skilled at using a consultative and analytic approach to solve problems and to derive the best outcome for students. The successful candidate will also have:
● A strong academic record with a Bachelor’s degree from a competitive college or university required.
● Experience working in urban and high-needs school is highly preferred.
Compensation
Great Oaks provides a competitive compensation and benefits package; exact compensation will vary based on experience and education.
General Information
This position is for the current school year and the successful candidate will start in August 2019. Selected candidates will be contacted to setup a phone interview.
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