Position: Dean of Students
Organization: Success Charter Network
Location: New York, NY
Success Charter Network, a charter management organization (CMO) located in Central Harlem, seeks an extraordinary Dean of Students. Success Charter Network is an ambitious charter management network of four high-performing charter schools in New York City. Eva Moskowitz, former New York City Councilmember and Education Committee Chair, is the CEO and founder of the organization. Part of the founders' larger mission in reforming the educational landscape is to continue to replicate the current model and open an additional 40 schools over the next decade that provide access to high-quality education to children throughout New York City.
In 2006, Success Charter Network launched its flagship school, Harlem Success Academy Charter School. With the opening of three additional schools in 2008, they are currently serving more than 1,500 students. They plan to launch three new schools in the fall of 2010 that provide academically rigorous and well-rounded instruction in historically underserved communities.
Responsibilities:
The Success Charter Network is looking for a Dean of Students to oversee school culture, school disciplinary policies, special-needs services, and family communication. As an ambassador and guardian of the school's culture, the Dean of Students will raise academic standards and student achievement. He or she will do this by helping both students and their families to memorize, internalize and practice the school's core values.
The Dean of Students will also play an active role in monitoring students' behavior both inside and outside of the classroom. He/she will support the faculty by taking initiative to address behavior problems as they arise, ensuring that students miss as little time in the classroom as possible. He/she will also handle suspensions and detentions, coordinate Saturday Academy, and manage parent interactions.
The Dean of Students will be an active member of the School Culture Committee and will play an integral role in planning, executing, and following up on scholar assemblies and family events. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a highly motivated team committed to education reform, educational choice, and the building of exemplary schools. The position is ideal for someone interested in education reform, teaching, and/or school leadership.
Qualifications:
- Record of achievement as an elementary or middle school teacher for 3+ years as an urban educator (preferred)
- Dedication and passion for our school’s unique vision, professional standards, and values
- Excellent interpersonal skills with young children, families, and teachers
- Proven track record of mediating conflict situations
- Relentlessness in the pursuit of excellence and a “whatever it takes” attitude
- Firm grasp of curriculum and an unwavering commitment to data-driven instruction
- Humble, reflective and willing to continually improve
- Stamina to handle long days and the intensity required to work in a high-performing charter school
Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
To Apply:
Success Charter Network has partnered with Koya Consulting to help with this hire. Please email a compelling cover letter and resume to Molly Brennan at executivesearch@koyaconsulting.com.
Success Charter Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply for this position.