DEAN OF STUDENT CULTURE

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Understand and supports the mission, vision and values of Harmony Public Schools. Obtains Danielson certification within 3 months of the first day in the assignment Serves as the member of the Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) at the assigned school in implementing instructional practices that include: Leading and facilitating a learning culture among teachers and staff Leading and facilitating campus wide data meetings Observing and overseeing team data meetings Conducting annual formal teacher observations and walkthroughs Using observation-feedback cycles to provide ongoing coaching to teachers Planning and co-facilitating campus professional learning (PL) meetings Planning with PLC leaders Modeling implementation of key Arc of the Year instructional techniques Creating and implementing campus improvement plan (CIP)Supporting teachers in microcredential progress Providing periodic feedback to district and network leadership teams about instructional programs Creating and collecting implementation artifacts for bright spots Develops guidelines for proper student conduct and implementing disciplinary procedures and policies that ensure a safe and orderly environment at the assigned school Establishes clear expectations, systems and routines for behaviors, including social and emotional supports Leads strategies to proactively provide and coordinate student support services Supervises teacher classroom management. Trains staff on student code of conduct and implementation of discipline. Develops and implements teacher orientations. Maintains records of disciplinary actions taken to ensure that the student code of conduct is administered properly. Communicates with parents and key stakeholders regarding student discipline and safety. Maintains a safe and orderly school environment. Monitors the school ground actively for safety checks. Monitors student attendance and truancy, recruitment, enrollment, and retention activities Assists in recruiting, selecting, and retaining highly effective teachers and staff Oversees the work of assigned support staff and conducts their performance appraisals Establishes and implements a plan for social-emotional learning across the school aligned with HPS priorities Leads Character School application and designation process at the state and national level Establishes a professional rapport with students, parents, staff, and community Uses appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement Attends meetings, conferences, and workshops. Models personal commitment to developing self and others Displays the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents and school personnel. Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of classroom management, school culture, social-emotional learning programs, district policies and procedures Ability to receive, internalize, and implement feedback from multiple sources Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district. Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone. Ability to analyze data and generate reports. Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving skillsWORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Light Work: may require occasional light lifting. Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required. Position is in office setting and may involve prolonged work at a desk in one location. Moderate travel is required.