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Dean of Students - Primary - Austin

school
BASIS Charter Schools
location
Austin, Texas, South, USA
Start date
Start July 2021
1
  • Early Childhood, Elementary
  • University Graduate
  • Bachelor

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelors required, Masters preferred
  • 3-5 years experience in a school setting, preferably charter or independent

Salary for this position is competitive and dependent on education and experience. BASIS.ed offers a comprehensive benefits package.

BASIS Austin Primary is seeking qualified candidates for a Dean of Students - Primary for the 2021/22 school year!

The Dean of Students helps lead the efforts to build and maintain a strong, positive achievement oriented school culture. The Dean of Students manages the behavior programs for the school and models how to establish strong, mutually respectful relationships with students and families. This position is a visible presence in all areas of the school and is responsible for all issues relating to the well-being of the students during their time at the school.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Supports teachers to resolve differences in communication with parents and students
  • Organizes students arrival and dismissal
  • Organizes and reviews results of assessment of numeracy and reading comprehension and problem solving skills for any new student, state required assessments, Comprehensive or Curriculum Gains BASIS program
  • (In relevant grades) Reviews results of PSAT, SAT and ACT and state required assessments
  • Reviews Progress Reports, Mid-semester reports
  • Organizes and executes student academic and behavior support
  • Manages Teaching Fellows assigned to designated grades
  • Maintains student discipline and follows through with documentation
  • Coordinates the planning and preparation for new student orientation
  • Communicates and meets with parents regarding student performance and/or conduct
  • Participates in the development of academic and student schedules
  • Participates in the planning and execution of standardized assessments
  • Supports teachers in building positive relationships with parents
  • Coordinates student academic support interventions
  • Participates in all faculty and staff meetings

Key Competencies:

  • Strong belief in and adherence to the BASIS.ed model
  • Relationship building skills
  • Ability to effectively analyze data to improve student achievement
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to exercise excellent judgment and decision making
  • Excellent problem solving and negotiating skills
  • Ability to work independently with diverse constituents while maintain high professional standards
  • Exemplary organizational skills; ability to establish and manage multiple priorities; ability to work under pressure
  • Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy
  • Patience, flexibility and a sense of humor

NOTE: All employees of BASIS.ed are required to obtain and maintain a valid fingerprint clearance. 

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act and applicable state law, BASIS* does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity or expression, or any other classification protected by law in any of its business activities, including its educational programs and activities which comply fully with the requirements of state and federal law and Title IX.  The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding BASIS’ non-discrimination policies:  Beverly Traver, Compliance and Equity Investigator, BASIS Educational Group, LLC., 7975 N. Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258, (480) 289-2088.
 
 *As used in this policy, the term "BASIS" refers to:  BASIS Educational Group, LLC, BASIS Charter Schools, Inc., BTX Schools, Inc., BDC, A Public School, Inc., BBR Schools, Inc., and all affiliated entities.   

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BASIS.ed manages an ever-growing network of open-enrollment, tuition-free public charter schools in Arizona, Louisiana, Texas, and Washington, D.C. BASIS Charter Schools are part of the network of BASIS Charter Schools, with the first school founded in Tucson, Arizona, in 1998. Our schools are among the nation’s best schools by any measure: national rankings, OECD Test for Schools (based on PISA) exams, Advanced Placement® results, National Merit Scholarship Program® honors, earned college merit aid, and college admissions, among many other highly respected standards and honors. We hire bright, passionate people to teach the acclaimed BASIS Charter School Curriculum at all 31 BASIS Charter Schools, and provide nearly 17,000 students with an excellent education.

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