Dean of Arts and Sciences jobs in Little Rock, AR

Job Description

Dean of Students

Westwind is a tuition free public charter school for students grades 6-8. Westwind provides an engaging educational experience that is enhanced by the arts.

As Dean of Students:

• You'll work closely with the Principal and Superintendent to establish a positive, achievement-oriented, and culturally responsive school culture.
• You'll demonstrate mastery of our instructional taxonomy to model behavior management best practices for teachers.
• You'll support teachers in empowering students to meet their full academic and personal potential.
• You'll navigate behavioral crisis intervention and acute behavioral issues and manage the school-wide behavior plan utilizing culturally responsive techniques.
• You'll collaborate with teachers, students, and families to create and implement individual behavior plans.
• You'll manage systems that support school initiatives that lead to academic success for our students (ex., attendance systems and homework systems).
• You'll be highly present and visible during school hours, constantly ensuring the school has an inclusive and joyful school culture.
• You'll model the school's values and academic, creative, and personal excellence standards.

Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree is required; a Master's degree is preferred.

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods, strategies, goals, and objectives of public education
• Ability to carry out responsibilities with little or no supervision
• Exceptional time and task management skills.
• Ability to persevere despite uncertainty and unexpected obstacles.
• Relentless drive to empower students academically and personally.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and strong interpersonal skills with students, parents, colleagues, and community members.
• Ability and desire to implement feedback from school leaders and colleagues.
• Minimum of two years' experience working in an leadership district or charter school position.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time, 244 days per Contract year

Starting Salary: $45,000.00-$55,000.00

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: One location

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

School type:

• Charter school

Ability to Relocate:

• North Little Rock, AR 72113: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person