24-25 Dean of Academics and Culture

Blackstone Valley Prep Elementary School 2
Cumberland, RI Full Time
POSTED ON 3/28/2024
BVP is an intentionally diverse network of tuition-free public charter schools. As a founding member of the National Coalition of Diverse Charter Schools, BVP offers a high-quality school choice to the families of Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln, and Pawtucket.
We firmly believe that all scholars can achieve success in college and the world beyond, so we collaboratively work to foster a college­ prep culture. Apart from academics, we believe that preparing scholars for the world beyond also means experiencing the diversity of the world we live in today. Our network is designed to be diverse, accepting students from the four communities that share a region but differ substantially in their socio-economic, racial, and ethnic demographics. We seek to create a staff with a similarly diverse set of backgrounds and experiences that reflect that of our students, families, and communities. Blackstone Valley Prep (BVP) Mayoral Academy is now hiring dedicated team members who are willing to do whatever it takes to put all scholars on a path to college. Successful candidates should understand and advocate for the importance of equity in classrooms, curriculums, and throughout school systems.
Learn more about why BVP is different.
If required for the role, employees must hold and provide evidence of an appropriate Rhode Island certification by their date of hire. Rhode Island offers reciprocity with over 30 states across the country. Learn more here.
Opportunities and Benefits for a BVP Team Member include (but are not limited to):
  • Comprehensive medical and dental plan
  • Internal hiring to capitalize on individual strengths and interests
  • Referral and return bonuses
  • Ongoing opportunities for professional development and tuition reimbursement
  • All staff members receive 7 personal days per year
  • Opportunities for curriculum development
  • 401(k) retirement plan that is 100% vested immediately with an employer match of 5%
  • Generous parental leave benefits
  • Matched flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care
  • Longevity Bonuses
  • School-aged children of BVP employees receive preference in enrollment (restrictions apply)
Expectations of a BVP Team Member include (but are not limited to):
  • Acts on the belief that 100% of scholars can be successful in college and the world beyond
  • Embraces the diversity of the BVP community by fostering an environment of respect and inclusion while actively working to build an equitable school community
  • Cultivates positive identity formation for scholars and prepares them to live and work together in a diverse world
  • Is results driven, with excellent planning and organizing skills, and a “do whatever it takes” attitude and work ethic
  • Engages meaningfully in school and network professional growth opportunities and enhances professional growth by giving and seeking assistance from other team members
  • Acts ethically and with integrity while following all school, network, and state policies
  • Engages families as partners in scholar success while recognizing and respecting differences in family backgrounds, structures, and cultures
  • Attends mandatory professional development sessions and family meet and greets
This Dean posting is for openings at the elementary and middle school levels. We are accepting applications for 3 known openings
    Responsibilities of a Dean include (but are not limited to):
    • Demonstrate exceptional teacher leadership
    • Directly coach a caseload of teachers to further develop their instructional skills to engage 100% of scholars
    • Observe lessons regularly and deliver targeted feedback to teachers
    • Provide tools and resources for effective instructional delivery
    • Model effective instructional practices for teachers
    • Lead outstanding professional development
    • Collaborate with grade and/or subject teams to launch units, plan lessons and assessments
    • Collaborate with grade and/or subject teams to lead team meetings to dive deep on curriculum, student work, and lesson planning
    • Coordinate, manage, and facilitate innovative, motivating staff trainings and professional development sessions
    • Facilitate regular data meetings with teachers to troubleshoot challenges and make decisions based on scholar achievement
    • Serve as an active member of the school leadership team
    • Participate in weekly leadership team meetings
    • Collaborate with Deans across the BVP network and the Network Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment team to build upon and refine current curriculum
    • Assist grade chairs and other teacher leaders in developing leadership skills
    • Collaborate with scholar support staff members to manage school culture
    • Work closely with the Head of School, Social Worker and other members of scholar support team to establish a positive, structured, achievement-oriented and joyful school culture
    • Coordinate and implement school-wide behavior management systems
    • Assist teachers, scholars, and parents with effective creation and implementation of behavior plans, including leading targeted Tier 3 interventions as needed
    • Analyze school wide culture data and make adjustments as necessary
    • Monitor and analyze scholars’ attendance and discipline records and proactively respond to school's areas of need
    • Develop and promote a positive culture for teachers and staff
    Qualifications & Educational Background
    • 3 years or more of teaching experience
    • Master’s degree preferred
    • Bilingual candidates preferred, but not required
    • Excellent teaching, behavior management and instructional planning skills
    • Excellent communication skills
    • Willingness to contribute to the continuous growth and development of the organization
    • Maturity and a “do whatever it takes” attitude and work ethic
    To Apply:
      Please submit your resume and tailored cover letter online. Your cover letter should highlight your alignment with our mission. Your cover letter and resume should be saved with your first and last name. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regretfully can only respond to those candidates who best meet the requirements of a specific position or whose backgrounds are generally applicable to our team. If you are selected to advance in the hiring process, you will be contacted by a BVP team member.
      Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or ancestry.

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