ABOUT ALLIANCE COLLEGE-READY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is one of the largest and most successful nonprofit public charter school networks in the nation, operating 26 high-performing, middle and high schools that educate nearly 13,000 scholars who make up the heart of Los Angeles' Latinx, Black, and recent immigrant communities. Alliance schools have been recognized as among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, the U.S. Department of Education, and the California Department of Education. Since opening our first school in 2004, 95% of Alliance scholars have graduated from high school. We strive to uplift our scholars and their communities by fostering unparalleled educational opportunities that encourage scholarly thought, resilient learning, powerful communication, mind-body wellness, and community advocacy. To learn more, visit www.LAalliance.org .
ROLE SUMMARY
Alliance Deans of Scholars are responsible for facilitating the development and support of an inclusive school community that encourages a culture of high academic achievement, wellness, a sense of belonging, individual accountability, and collective responsibility.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Dean's essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to :
School Culture and Climate
- Drive school culture initiatives aligned with network priorities to support scholar engagement, strong teacher-scholar relationships, and scholar safety.
- Drive the effective and consistent implementation of Schoolwide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) through a trauma-informed mindset, approach, and practices, while always uplifting and modeling the school's values and high expectations.
- Regularly participate in conversations about race with colleagues that aim to build a more equitable, inclusive, and culturally relevant school culture and climate.
- Promote general scholar health, safety, and welfare by overseeing planned inclusive scholar activities (e.g. career exploration, field trips, service learning, dances, rallies, etc.)
Scholar Behavior, Discipline, and Safety
Conduct scholar behavior incident investigations and write reports, ensuring due diligence is always metOversee scholar discipline record keeping and documentation using a culture data system platform to support data collection and data-based decision-makingProvide consistent and clear communication for parents both verbally and in writingManage suspension, alternative-to-suspension, and behavior referral processes using a restorative approach, non-exclusionary practices, and strong documentation procedures.Assist in the planning, implementation, and progress monitoring of effective individual scholar behavior support plans in collaboration with scholars, parents / guardians, teachers, counselors, school leaders, and other support service providers, including re-entry meetings and / or IEP / 504 plan meetings for students with multiple behavior infractions.Assume responsibility for the overall safety and well-being of all scholars through ongoing monitoring and adjustment of school site systems, practices, routines, and procedures.Develop, coordinate, and monitor active supervision and transition systems throughout the school, while delegating roles and responsibilities to Supervision Team membersFamily Engagement and Relationships
Model for staff and support them in building and maintaining strong relationships with scholars and families.Plan and lead parent / guardian conferences for behavior and / or attendance-related issues as needed.Maintain regular communication with parents / guardians and families regarding student behavior (both positive and negative) via email, phone, and in-person conferencesScholar Attendance
As part of the attendance team, manage and implement school strategy to reduce chronic absenteeism and increase scholar attendance with a trauma-informed lens and special attention to scholar subgroups (i.e. scholars who are : English Learners, socioeconomically disadvantaged, foster youth, homeless, students with disabilities, racial / ethnic groups).Analyze attendance data alongside behavior and academic data to support scholars through a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) lens.Culture / Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Team and Data Leadership
Lead the Culture / SEL team to regularly capture, share, and analyze scholar culture data and trends (including SEL surveys, attendance, and discipline) to assess and inform scholar services and a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS).Regularly collect and analyze behavior referral, suspension, discipline, and violence data for both school safety planning and identification of any disproportionality, including over-suspension of African American scholars.Actively analyze data on a regular cadence to identify trends, track the effectiveness of interventions, and make data-driven decisions to improve the school culture and climate, both in class and school-wide.Lead all data analysis with a trauma-informed lens and special attention to scholar subgroups (i.e. scholars who are : English Learners, socioeconomically disadvantaged, foster youth, homeless, students with disabilities, racial / ethnic groups).Staff Development and Support
Use school culture data to plan and facilitate summer and monthly professional development with teachers and staffProvide ongoing support (e.g. training, PD sessions, resources, modeling, coaching, feedback) for staff on building positive classroom environments, relationships with scholars, effective implementation of the schoolwide PBIS plan, and alternatives to exclusionary (i.e. referral out-of-class) discipline practices.Conduct regular classroom and common area culture observations to gather and analyze ongoing data regarding school and classroom culture and climateParticipate in interdisciplinary classroom walkthroughs alongside school leadership to identify trends in classroom culture, behavior management, routines, and procedures and recommend teacher action steps to improve practice.Partner with instructional coaches to integrate the culture of learning practices into 1 : 1 coaching with teachers and staff.Miscellaneous
Uphold and follow school policies and procedures.Other duties as assigned by the Principal or Assistant Principal.THE IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE
Coaching Experience . Success coaching and developing adults within a school.Belief. Hold the belief that all scholars, regardless of their economic or social demographics, deserve a quality education and can earn a four-year college degree.Social Justice . Desire to be a part of Alliance's social justice mission, integrating anti-racist, student-centered instruction, and working in systemically underserved communities in Los Angeles.Culture. Demonstrate an ability to develop a positive, achievement-oriented, supportive, and collaborative culture of high expectations that motivates and inspires scholars to learn at college-preparatory levels.Expertise. Have strong academic content expertise, instructional and classroom culture skills, and in-depth knowledge of effective evaluation and assessment techniques to drive scholarly learning. Thrive in an environment of high expectations and collaboration.Mindset. Hold a growth mindset and commit to continuously honing their craft.Relationship-Building. Have strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills with both children and adults.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or universityAt least 4 years of progressive professional work experience in a related field, including at least one (1) year of school leadership experience managing and supporting a team of adults and directing a multi-tiered system of support and / or response to intervention for scholar behavior / culture in a public or public charter urban schoolAt least two (2) years experience working in a charter school or urban district settingBENEFITS
We strive to be the best employer possible by offering excellent benefits for our employees and their families. Please click HERE for more information about our health benefits, retirement options, as well as our paid holidays and leave.Professional Development : At Alliance, we believe in supporting staff growth and provide substantial school-based and network-wide professional development support to staff.Leadership Opportunities : Leadership opportunities are extensive at Alliance, both in and outside the classroom. We invite aspiring leaders to join our Emerging Leader Cadre program or our Aspiring Principal Program.Recognition : Alliance provides special recognition to staff who demonstrate their dedication inside and beyond the school.COMPENSATION
91,125.00 - $112,500.00
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, anti-racist, pro-Black community that celebrates diversity, equity, and the unique identities of all scholars and staff. Nearly two-thirds of our teachers and administrators identify as people of color, reinforcing our commitment to representation and the power of diverse role models. We recognize the richness of the cultures and communities we serve, and we believe that embracing and empowering these identities is essential to the success and pride of our scholars. Working at Alliance means joining a movement to drive transformative change, nurture resilience, and build lifelong, meaningful connections with scholars and their communities.
Champion Alliance's Anti-Racist, Pro-Black Mission : The strongest candidates will bring a commitment to Alliance's mission of building an anti-racist, pro-Black community that prioritizes the success and well-being of Black and Brown scholars. Candidates should have a passion for promoting equity through anti-racist, student-centered teaching practices that celebrate racial and cultural identities. This role is rooted in service to systemically underserved communities in Los Angeles, helping scholars graduate "college-ready" with pride in who they are.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates should submit an application. Please note that only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
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This job description is subject to change at any time based on the evolving needs of the organization.
Alliance College-Ready Public Schools are tuition-free public charter schools that do not discriminate against any scholar, parent, community member, or staff member based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.Alliance College-Ready Public Schools requires that all team members be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for the safety of our students, family, and staff. Team members may apply to seek a medical exemption. Regardless of your current vaccination status, our team can advise you on how to fulfill this important requirement so that you can start the position in a timely way.Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they match every criterion. If you think you meet some of the qualifications, but don't necessarily check every box in the job description, we encourage you to still apply. If you have questions contact the Staffing Team at JoinUs@laalliance.org.
Salary : $91,125 - $112,500
