Lower School Dean of Students
Start date: August 2022
At Quad Prep, we are on a mission—to transform the lives of neurodiverse, twice exceptional people by redefining the experience of school. Through the collective, superlative and empathic work of our teachers and clinicians, we are empowering students to leave Quad fully prepared to engage with the exciting and wonderful diversity of this world.
Entering our 10th year and a new phase of maturity, we are excited to welcome fellow groundbreakers to our team to help us further this inspiring and urgent mission. We are eager to challenge our status quo, to seek diverse perspectives and work together to develop better practices of neurodiverse education. The Quad Preparatory School actively seeks to forward diversity through its programs and hiring.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Dean of Students, grades K through five, is a peer mentor and student success leader who manages a team of supportive psychosocial teachers. Collectively, the team has responsibility to create, implement, evaluate and support a school-wide positive behavioral culture and progressive discipline program. The Dean’s team are experts in regulation, de-escalation, crisis prevention, restorative justice practice and collaborative problem solving. The Dean ensures that eachoom provides a structured, consistent and positive environment specific to the needs of the specific students in the group, responds to incidents in a respectful and safe way and coaches staff onoom preventive practices. Finally, the Division Directors, the Dean, teachers and clinicians work together closely to make the Lower School experience a rewarding one for each student and staff member.
Why work at Quad Prep?
You will work alongside exemplary colleagues - clinicians and faculty in a unique model that integrates clinical service into academicooms all day every day
Deep professional learning occurs throughout the year with colleagues who are also restless lifelong learners
New or 22-23: We protect time so you can learn from one another, participate in one of our special PD programs, conduct original research, develop special projects, and participate in our DEI initiatives to create the culture YOU want to work in.
Generous PTO and preparation periods allow for work life balance where you can live the life you wish for – inside and outside of our school
You can see private students (for tutoring) onsite during after school hours at very low rent or no cost.
Generous package of benefits that include medical, dental, vision insurance, student loan repayment, 401k contribution, and life and disability insurance.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Nurture students' growth and development through a school wide progressive discipline program
Be highly present and visible during school hours, constantly ensuring the school has an inclusive and kind school culture. Your students will feel known and well supported; their families will rave about you
Uphold high standards of personal conduct by students, including addressing disciplinary infractions
Model successful preventative problem solving and behavioral de-escalation strategies
Ensure student and campus safety
Ensure the seamless running of the day to day operations of the learning environment as pertains to student attendance and arrival and dismissal.
Implement fire procedures, lock down procedures, and all emergency evacuation procedures developed by the school
Oversee all offsite activities – you will know where each student and staff member is at all times across the school
Be a leader
Partner with the Assistant Head of School, Chief Psychologist and Division Heads and Faculty to build strong communities of students
Collaborate in developing plans to support students' success in school, and follow through with colleagues to ensure student needs are met
Coach and supervise psychosocial teachers in crisis management and crisis de-escalation and assure their accurate and timely record keeping
Directly monitor, analyze and report on all student incidents and time out ofoom and advise Divisional Directors and the Leadership Team on incident analysis and overall program effectiveness
Join an inspiring, collaborative team
Be a relentlessly resourceful and collaborative colleague and enthusiastically contribute to our Lower School team dedicated to all Quad Prep students' wellbeing, growth and happiness
Be a consummate innovator to think outside the box to create personalized solutions for each student
WHAT YOU BRING
If this role is for you, you'll read what's below and feel, "that's me!"
You have experience working with Lower School grade students inooms or other contexts
You love and respect neurodiverse students. You feel deeply passionate about supporting them to learn, grow and thrive as people
You bring strong experience with advisory and leadership roles
You are an inspiring and committed collaborator, who works enthusiastically with other adults in supporting student success
You have the eye to identify opportunities to support students, take action and mobilize resources on their behalf
You communicate in lucid, compelling ways with a high level of accountability and responsiveness
You navigate difficult conversations with grace and empathy
You effectively and flexibly handle multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment
You demonstrate sound judgment and can be counted on to do what you say you will do
Seek to understand yourself in order to welcome new perspectives and are constantly seeking ways to grow
Are generous of spirit and willing to give and receive feedback freely
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation is dependent upon experience and degree obtained.
At Quad Prep you’ll have access to a full range of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; pre-tax transit and dependent care accounts; a 401K match and student loan repayment contributions and a range of professional development opportunities, including our First Year Support Program for all new facility and staff; our Leadership Development Institute for those wishing to gain supervisory experience; and a full tuition waiver for candidates wishing to participate in our annual Certificate Program in Meeting the Needs of Twice-Exceptional Students.
You’ll engage with your colleagues in our ongoing staff wellness groups, relax at our game nights and happy hours, and collaborate in meaningful work as a valued member of our voluntary groups, including our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Taskforce; our Staff Ambassador Program; and our Peer Mentorship Program.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in education or related clinical field
At least five years experience with restorative justice, collaborative problem solving and crisis prevention and management
Master’s or Advanced Degree preferred
Work Environment:
This job operates in a school setting. School is located on the 4th floor of the building. This role requires regular walking to various locations around the school.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. This position is active and involves continuous standing, walking, and climbing stairs. The employee must be able to lift and/or move items above or around 100 pounds. Typing is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time exempt position in an educational facility which is open eight hours a day. Teachers and Clinicians work ten months out of the year according to the academic calendar (late August to late June). Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required. In general, though, hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
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***Note that all employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Medical and Religious Exemptions may be provided***
AAP/EEO Statement: The Quad Preparatory School is based on an inclusive philosophy that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, marital status, creed, sexual orientation, familial status, citizenship, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law in its hiring procedures and policies.