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Dean of Student Culture
2021-2022 School Year
ICA Cristo Rey, an all-girls Catholic, college-preparatory school in San Francisco, is sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose. Our school follows the mission of our foundress, Mother Maria Pia Backes, to serve the young, the poor, and the vulnerable.
ICA Cristo Rey is a member of the Cristo Rey Network of schools. Our girls engage in a corporate work-study experience that makes college-preparatory education accessible and affordable and prepares them for professional success.
At ICA Cristo Rey, we are committed to the principles of restorative justice and wholeness rather than punitive practices. The Dean of Student of Culture works collaboratively to foster the character formation and social/moral development of each ICA Cristo Rey student. The
Dean is responsible for school safety, student behavior and expectations, and attendance.
She/he maintains student records for attendance, tardiness, health, and behavior and serves as the liaison to the surrounding community and other schools concerning off-campus safety, behavior, and other student-life issues.
We seek professionals who are passionate about teaching and learning within the ICA Cristo
Rey community. We strive to identify educators who value feedback and professional growth, and who share our dedication to excellence. Nurturing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and positive school culture are also fundamental aspects of this position.
The successful candidate will:
- Assist the Principal in the promotion of a culture of learning and respect within the school with particular attention to appropriate student behavior, positive relationships, and respect for self, others, and school property.
- Assist with the cultivation of a diverse and inclusive community through systematic programming where all students can thrive personally, socially, and academically.
- Actively promote the principles of wholeness and restorative practices when supporting students to adhere to student expectations.
- Assist in creating professional development opportunities for staff and take advantage of professional growth opportunities as a lifelong learner.
- Maintain strict confidentiality related to students and their families.
- Serve as a collaborative member of the Student Success Team and the Student Life
Committee to develop strategies to support and promote the social-emotional growth, behavior, and learning needs of our students.
- Be responsible for the administration and enforcement of the student expectations according to the pillars promulgated in the student and family planner and be responsible for the annual review of revisions to the student and family planner.
- Serve as an active member of the school’s student expectations’ committee.
- Work collaboratively with the Principal, Assistant Principal, and Personal Counselor on behavior and attendance issues as they arise.
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- Work collaboratively with the CWSP staff on CWSP related behavior and attendance issues.
- Maintain good, positive, two-way communication with teachers and parents regarding student expectations, appropriate attire, attendance, and tardiness issues.
- Notify Principal, Academic Counselor and Athletic Director of any behavioral action which affects student eligibility.
- Facilitate conferences with students, parents and teachers concerning issues related to student attendance and behavior.
- Assume responsibility for the maintenance and proactive management of each student’s attendance and behavior record in the Student Information System.
- Assign and monitor lockers.
- Supervise building security, maintains school crisis plan, and conduct ongoing safety training and drills.
- Work collaboratively with the police school liaison officer.
- Supervise and chaperone extra-curricular activities both at ICA Cristo Rey and away sites. (This includes overnight retreats, school dances, etc.)
We believe in restorative practices and teach students to resolve conflicts on their own, understand the impact of their actions, and acknowledge responsibility to the school community.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Teaching experience preferred
- Experience effectively working with an urban, culturally diverse student population
- Proficiency in Spanish preferred but not required
Application Process:
- Send resume, cover letter and references to:
Answer the following question:
At ICA Cristo Rey, it is important for us to maintain basic standards as a college-prep school with a corporate work-study program. We have expectations for student attire; we have policies governing the use of personal technology at school; we must have students arriving on time and staying accountable for their behavior and responsibilities; and perhaps most importantly, we have stated expectations to help our students treat each other, and the adults at school, with respect and maturity. It is essential that these standards are upheld and maintained across the whole community.
At the same time, we must be conscious of the challenges our students face outside of school, and we must make efforts to "meet them where they are," treating them with
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an attitude of patience and restorative justice.
How will you balance the upholding and maintenance of stated expectations with the need of our students to have encouragement and compassion to grow? Given all the above, what do you believe is an effective approach to students who struggle with boundaries and procedures? (Maximum Response: 500 words)
The Archdiocese of San Francisco adheres to the following policy: “All employees of the Archdiocese of San
Francisco and Department of Catholic Schools shall be employed without regard to race, color, sex, ethnic or national origin and will consider for employment, qualified applicants with criminal histories.” (Administrative
Handbook #4111.4)
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Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: From $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
- Leadership Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location:
- One location
Work Remotely:
- No