High School Assistant Dean

Description

ABOUT THE POSITION:
UD Team is a completely unique and revolutionary school model and the position of Assistant Dean of Restorative Practices equally unique. The position is responsible for supporting a consistent, positive, and pervasive school culture using a youth development framework that focuses on restorative and therapeutic approaches to behavior and discipline. 

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
Urban Dove Team Charter School (UD Team) is a distinctive network of sports-based high schools catering to over-aged, under-credited youth. We fuse a robust academic curriculum with sports-based youth development, ensuring our graduates receive a diploma, a stepping stone for higher education, and essential job skills.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Foster a climate of high expectations by embodying Urban Dove Team Charter School's vision for school culture 
• Fully embrace Restorative Justice philosophy in response to student behavior
• Collaborate and implement school wide incentive program (UD Cup)
• Manage TLC store
• Ensure the consistent and fair administration of school policies regarding student conduct and discipline
• Remain fair, decisive, professional, calm and supportive of whole-child development
• Participate in the determination and issuing of consequences for student infractions
• Collaborate with students, parents, and staff to take necessary action in behavioral concerns
• Manage and uphold school behavioral expectations
• Serve as a resource to staff regarding student management issues
• Openly and regularly communicate with staff and parents/guardians regarding student behavior
• Monitor student behavior and work closely with staff to maintain effective routines and practices
• Be highly visible to students and foster positive, supportive relationships with them
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, and the ability to engage students, parents, colleagues, and community members in supporting youth development
• Cooperate with instructional and guidance teams to implement student supports and interventions
• Support dean’s with professional development sessions focused on classroom and school-based interventions that build student's positive character traits, sense of personal and shared responsibility, and ability to self-reflect.
• Attend school events like awards ceremonies, enrollment nights, school productions, and Parent Teacher Conferences.
• Model and exemplify all school core values at all times

Requirements

• Associates Degree
• Demonstrated understanding of the community dynamics of the South Bronx
• Experience working with our diverse student population including: students with disabilities, ell students, students with trauma, formerly incarcerated youth, students with gang affiliations, students in the foster care system
• Demonstrated ability to “multi-task” and deliver high quality work
• Commitment to the UD Team mission and core values of Teamwork, Leadership, and Communication 
• Commitment to the use of restorative practices and a strength-based, youth development approach to student issues
• Ability to function well as part of a team and work independently 
• Must be team-oriented, with a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, a passion for serving at-risk youth, and a sense of humor   
• ??Ability to actively engage with students and move throughout the school as needed.
• Ability to navigate stairs and assist with setup or materials as required. Accommodations available per ADA.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Compensation: $45,760 to $50,000 annually based on years of experience and education.

Benefits: Urban Dove provides a robust benefits package designed to support employee well-being, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement benefits with employer match; generous paid time off; paid parental leave; and employee wellness supports

OUR MISSION:
Urban Dove energizes, educates, and empowers young people through our network of UD Team Charter Schools serving over-age/under-credited high school students. UD Team's innovative model uses sports, teams, restorative practices and mentoring to create a culture of high expectations and shared responsibility. By instilling our core values of Teamwork, Leadership and Communication, we develop our students into confident young adults ready to reach their full potential.

OUR VISION:
Urban Dove envisions a world where all children receive the high-quality education and support they need and deserve. Through education, they will acquire the critical skills needed to develop into economically, socially, and emotionally independent adults who are empowered to create a more just and equitable society for future generations.

EEOC:
Urban Dove provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.