Description
The Bilingual Dean of Students plays a pivotal role in fostering an inclusive, achievement-focused school culture. This position spearheads the implementation of the Mastery School Culture Model, shaping a culture that prioritizes achievement, positive outcomes, and sense of belonging.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead the implementation of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) programs, including community meetings, classroom circles, and SEL courses.
- Support restorative discipline practices and manage student behavior for up to 900 students.
- Develop and execute student support intervention plans for students with frequent infractions or absenteeism.
- Partner with teachers to develop and implement classroom management strategies for individual students.
- Engage with students, families, and staff to foster a strong sense of belonging and accountability.
- Manage student behavior data, including attendance, discipline, and merit records, to track trends and inform interventions.
- Oversee student supervision during key modes of operation such as arrival, dismissal, lunch, transitions, and after-school programs.
- Facilitate detention, suspension, and other disciplinary actions in alignment with the school’s Code of Conduct.
- Collaborate with the school social worker to proactively address school-wide behavioral concerns.
- Actively participate in crisis prevention, de-escalation techniques, and other safety interventions, including participating in training and physical maneuvers as necessary to ensure a safe environment.
- Provide ongoing mentorship and guidance to help students navigate their educational experience and achieve their highest potential.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to enhance school culture and student success.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
- Minimum two (2) years of experience working in a school setting serving school-aged children.
- Teaching experience preferred.
- Fluent in English and Spanish.
Salary and Bonus Information:
- This role is eligible for a $3,000 signing bonus.
- New-to-Mastery Deans can expect a starting salary between $60,900 and $77,500, based on experience and education.
- The full salary range for this role is $60,900 to $102,500, with opportunities for growth as your career progresses.
Additional Information:
Mastery's Benefits Package: We offer a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Some of our most popular benefits include our 403(b) retirement plan for PA employees (with a 5% match from Mastery for full-time employees), enrollment in the State of New Jersey Pension Plan for NJ employees, a robust Employee Assistance Program, mental health and counseling programs, an annual Professional Development Fund, and discounts and perks at a myriad of retailers, travel organizations, insurance providers, and so much more, as well as access to the Health Advocate Helpdesk to help you navigate various benefits-related topics.