What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dean of Students position at Boys' Latin of Philadelphia?
Dean of Students
A full-time, competitively paid position at a first-rate college preparatory school for boys.
The Dean of Students supports the climate and culture of the school community by helping to create the optimal conditions for teaching and learning. Reporting to the Principal, working closely with the Manager of Climate and Culture, and serving on the Climate and Culture Team, the dean supports the education and development of boys to become men who are successful in college and beyond. More specifically, the dean serves as a culture keeper for the Boys’ Latin mission; enforces the Code of Conduct, assists teachers and administrators with students who are struggling to meet the school’s high expectations; advises students to connect affirmative conduct with academic success; guides students to grow and learn from their mistakes; and employs proven methods of behavioral management, including therapeutic safety intervention, redirections, and positive behavior support.
The dean will perform the following duties:
- Monitor students during transitions.
- Direct student lunch periods.
- Maintain student safety during morning and afternoon commutes via safety corridors.
- Monitor school climate during extracurricular activities.
- Counsel students struggling with conduct aligned to the Code of Conduct to make better decisions.
- Aid teachers in facilitating classroom environments that are emotionally and physically safe, and conducive to learning.
- Communicate student progress or disciplinary concerns with parents and partner with parents to address concerns.
- Mediate student conflicts and help students reach positive resolutions.
- Partner with the school and parents to provide behavioral and emotional supports and resources to students.
- Enforce the Code of Conduct and serve as a culture keeper of the Boys’ Latin mission.
- Commit to the school’s extended day structure, serving students outside of the regular school day, and supporting the Leadership Academy, Saturday School, and summer academy programs.
The dean will demonstrate the following competencies:
- Unwavering commitment to the school’s mission of preparing boys for success in college and beyond.
- Desire to continuously learn and increase effectiveness as a professional to drive results among students.
- Willingness to be flexible and go above and beyond to meet the needs of all students.
- Ability to cultivate strong relationships with all members of the school community, including students, parents, faculty and staff members, administrators, and external partners.
- Bachelor’s degree.
Boys’ Latin of Philadelphia prepares boys for success in college and beyond. Founded in 2007 to address the dearth of quality educational opportunities for boys in Philadelphia, Boys’ Latin provides a world-class college preparatory education to 800 students in grades six through 12. As a public charter school there are no admissions requirements and students enroll by randomized lottery. With a 12:1 student/teacher ratio, Boys’ Latin offers an intimate learning community in which each young man is encouraged to be the architect of his own fortune by pursuing excellence across a range of endeavors. The school’s rigorous academic model blends classical education and contemporary pedagogy, and sets high standards for achievement, character development, and emotional intelligence. Learning is underscored by practical experiences and extracurricular activities. Over the past decade, the school has built an effective model for educating students historically underserved in traditional school settings. Since the first class graduated in 2011, Boys’ Latin students have matriculated to and persisted through college at rates three- to four-times greater than Philadelphia averages.
Boys’ Latin of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the school to not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, color, age, gender, height, weight, disability, religion, marital status, or sexual orientation in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services, or activities.
