Dean of Student Culture

Overview

The Dean of Student Culture supports the principal by leading cultural and administrative initiatives focused on student safety, well-being, social-emotional learning, school discipline, and overall school effectiveness. The role aims to foster a positive and robust learning environment across the school.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution is required.
• At least 2 years of teaching experience in a PK-12 educational setting.
• A Master’s Degree is preferred but not mandatory.

Key Responsibilities

• Upholding and promoting the mission, vision, and values of Harmony Public Schools.
• Acquiring Danielson certification within 3 months of starting the position.
• Serving on the Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) to advance teaching excellence.
• Leading and encouraging a school-wide culture of learning among faculty and staff.
• Facilitating and attending data meetings at various levels including campus-wide and team-based.
• Conducting formal teacher observations, walkthroughs, and delivering continuous feedback to foster instructional improvement.
• Organizing and co-leading professional learning sessions and collaborating with PLC leaders for teacher development.
• Implementing instructional strategies, campus improvement plans, and supporting teacher microcredential advancement.
• Developing and enforcing student conduct guidelines and disciplinary policies to ensure a safe, orderly environment.
• Providing clear behavioral expectations and social-emotional support systems for students.
• Supervising classroom management and training staff on disciplinary procedures.
• Maintaining documentation of disciplinary actions and communicating with parents and key stakeholders about student discipline and safety.
• Monitoring school grounds for safety, overseeing attendance issues, recruitment, enrollment, and retention efforts.
• Participating in hiring processes to recruit and retain quality teachers and staff, including supervising support personnel and performing evaluations.
• Leading social-emotional learning initiatives aligned with district priorities.
• Guiding the school through Character School application and designation processes at state and national levels.
• Cultivating strong relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members, encouraging their involvement.
• Attending professional meetings, conferences, and workshops to stay current and model continuous personal and professional development.
• Exemplifying highest ethical standards in interactions with all school community members.
• Performing additional duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of classroom management, school culture, and social-emotional learning programs.
• Familiarity with district policies and procedures.
• Openness to receive and implement feedback from various sources.
• Strong written and oral communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Capacity to build and sustain collaborative relationships internally and externally.
• Competence in using computers, software applications including databases, spreadsheets, word processors, calculators, and office equipment.
• Analytical skills for data interpretation and report generation.
• Proficiency in interviewing techniques, public speaking, and problem-solving.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Involves light physical activity including occasional lifting.
• May require attendance at night and weekend events.
• Primarily office-based with prolonged desk work.
• Position includes moderate travel requirements.