Dean of Students

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Dean of Students 

Do you believe that every scholar deserves a high-quality education? 

We are currently accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year!  

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Job Summary: School wide implementation and effective leadership of Positive Behavior Incentives and Support systems (PBIS), scholar culture and climate initiatives, routine and procedural management, safety, and scholar discipline.

Essential Job Tasks:

● Provides training and leadership for staff and scholars with PBIS initiatives

● Collaborates with PBIS Committee for effective implementation of PBIS initiatives

● Provides leadership and assists administration in monitoring accountability of scholars' behavior

● Leads communication and fidelity of school wide established routines and procedures

● Assists teachers with de-escalation strategies and PBIS tactics in the classroom

● Provides professional development and training for teachers on PBIS

● Prioritizes redirection of behaviors to minimize loss of scholar instruction time

● Ensures compliance with classroom exclusion and suspension expectations

● Develops measures to achieve effective implementation, proper evaluation, and continuous improvement of PBIS initiatives and behavior management

● Demonstrates knowledge of MTSS / RTI

● Experience with data collection and decision making

● Communicates effectively with scholars, families, staff, and administration

● Demonstrates a high level of support and enthusiasm for PLA initiatives and culture/climate efforts

● Commits to actively participate in professional development

● Preserves and protects opportunity and equity for all scholars

● Professionally assumes other duties or responsibilities as directed

Minimum Job Qualifications:

● Master’s degree from accredited college or university

● Administrator’s License in state of operation

● Experience in turnaround work strongly preferred

● Strong belief in the learning potential of all scholars

● Alignment and high belief in PLA model

● Evidence of substantial impact on student performance

Location: Discovery Creative Pathways,19360 Harper, Harper Woods, MI 48225

Why should you apply?
PLA offers student loan forgiveness and support (for those who qualify), competitive salary and benefits, and strong professional development, leverage & integrated technology, appreciation and recognition year-round, participation in free summer program & job training program for your dependents, and additional income opportunities. 

Who We Are:

At PLA, we share an unwavering belief and passion for educating and empowering scholars from under-served communities driven by our Core Values: children first, respect, determination, continuous improvement, and gratitude. Our approach to leading successful schools builds on over 20 years of experience running educational programs for children, the latest scientific research, and the best practices throughout the nation.  

To create this kind of vibrant learning community, we hire only the best of the best educators & industry leaders and invest heavily in our faculty through ongoing professional development and support. We value people like you, people with a dedication to excellence and a passion for helping all our scholars develop the knowledge, skills, and character necessary to succeed while fueling their aspirations for the future.

PLA is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify in all states that require it.

Please read carefully.

Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is an equal opportunity employer. PLA does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.

By completing this application you understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for PLA to hire me. If hired, I understand that either PLA or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of PLA has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

You attest by applying to this position that you have given PLA true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize PLA to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.