Dean of Student Support and Academic Success
About Cristo Rey
Cristo Rey Fort Worth (CRFW) High School delivers a career focused, college preparatory education in the Catholic tradition for students with limited economic resources. Through the unique integration of a college preparatory academic curricula, four years of professional work experience, and support to and through college, Cristo Rey students are achieving their aspirations for postsecondary success at rates exceeding their peers.
Founded in 2018, CRFW is the 35th school in the Cristo Rey Network, an association of 39 schools dedicated to preparing students for attending and graduating from four-year colleges and universities. Our vision is to set students up to lead futures grounded in faith, purpose, and service. At CRFW, students and families see Cristo Rey as an investment in their future.
Who We Are :
- Values-Driven : We educate the whole student : academically, spiritually, and socio-emotionally.
- Growth Opportunities and Community : We prioritize our faculty and staff’s learning and growth, including a schedule with additional planning and collaboration time.
- Invested Students and Engaged Families : Our students’ families seek out our schools.
- National Network : Our faculty and staff are a proud part of a national movement.
Position Summary
Join an innovating, dynamic, and mission-based school which values our faculty, staff, and students. Members of the Cristo Rey Fort Worth faculty and staff are primarily responsible for creating and maintaining a culture of learning and want to be a part of a transformative educational community like no other in the area.
What You’ll Do
The Dean of Student Support and Academic Success plays a critical role in fostering a culture of academic excellence and student support. The Dean oversees student discipline, attendance, academic interventions, and student accommodations. The person will work closely with students, families, faculty, and staff to ensure student success inside and outside the classroom. This person works closely as a member of the Academic leadership team to keep all parties fully informed on all important aspects of the status and development of student academic and behavioral support needs to ensure transparent and effective oversight of the organization as a whole, especially in achieving our student-focused mission. The dean’s core responsibilities include :
Student Discipline & Behavior Management
Investigate and follow up on student discipline matters, ensuring appropriate consequences in collaboration with the Principal and Student Handbook guidelinesTrains teachers on the use of a digital hall pass systemWorks closely with the Dean of Student Culture and Counseling to provide student guidance and supportMaintains accurate discipline and behavior records documentationGathers data, creates reports, and provides analysis for the Academic Administration / Leadership team regarding student discipline and behavior data, including as needed Principal requested reportsSupervises discipline policies, including student contracts, remediations or detentions, suspensions, and restorative practicesEstablishes a strong school culture of engagement, trust, and respect among students, faculty, and parentsMonitors student attendance and tardiness, implementing intervention plans and student contracts when neededOrganizes parent meetings for students with chronic absenteeism and creates attendance improvement plansManages attendance reporting and through gathering information, inputting data, creating reports, and providing analysisManages parent communication regarding daily attendance concernsStudent Success & Academic Support
Develops and oversees academic intervention programs, including tutoring, summer school, and study hallsTracks student academic progress, analyzes data, and works with teachers to support struggling students at the Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III levelsFacilitates student assessments and implements personalized Student Support Plans (SSPs)Oversees the credit recovery programManages support programs and provides support to students with academic support needs, including IEPs, 504s, and English Language Learners or ELL (English as New Language or ENL and Emergent Bilingual or EB) accommodationsWorks closely with the ENL Specialist in supporting students who are learning English as a second languageManages eligibility lists for extracurricular participation and ensures academic complianceFaculty & Staff Collaboration
Conducts classroom observations and provides instructional coaching to teachers as it relates to behavioral and student support expectationsAssists in planning and executing professional development for facultyWorks with Grade-Level Chairs to support student success, including regular check-ins, meeting facilitation, coaching and feedback, and executing Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III interventionsStudent & Parent Engagement
Plans and executes student awards ceremonies and recognition eventsCoordinates student supervision, including before school, lunch, and after-school dutiesMaintains proactive and transparent communication with parents regarding student progressSupports faith-based student activities, including Mass, retreats, and prayer initiativesManages Student-Led Conferences (SLCs)School Orientation and Uniforms
Plans and executes new student orientation in collaboration with the Academic Leadership team and the Admissions and Operations teams (Registrar)Oversees school uniforms policies, adherence to policies by both adults and studentsEnsures students have necessary attire and coordinates uniform needs as well as any uniform resalesAssistant Testing Coordinator Support
Assists the Dean of Curriculum and Instruction in coordinating College Board assessments, including PSAT, SAT, and AP examsSupports test administration, logistics, and student accommodationsCollaborates with faculty and staff to ensure a smooth testing processMaintains compliance with College Board regulations and school testing policiesCommunicates with students and families regarding testing schedules and requirementsAcademic Leadership & College Counseling Support
Works closely with the Academic Leadership team and College Initiatives office to ensure students have the necessary credits for graduationSupports high school transcript management and verification processesAssists in tracking student progress toward graduation requirementsUtilizes Rediker software for academic records management, attendance tracking, and student information systemsData-Driven Decision Making
Utilizes data to identify student needs, monitor progress, and evaluate program effectivenessCreates reports and materials to represent the gathered dataAdditional Responsibilities
Supports schoolwide programming assisting in supervision of student life opportunities like retreats, sporting events, clubs, and other activitiesAssists in supervision on campus to be present and build relationships with studentsMaintains a positive and effective relationship with supervisorsAcknowledges and supports the developmental and educational benefits of the school’s Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP)Participates in Admissions Interviews and Admissions events such as Orientations and Open HousesAttends school community celebrations and eventsAttends and participates in school liturgies, prayer services, and retreats; being present to supervise at assigned athletic and extracurricular eventsAttends Baccalaureate Mass and graduationProvides supervisory support to the Campus Ministry, Fine Arts, and Athletic Departments in conjunction with the Principal and other DeansProfessional Presence
Model values consistent with Catholic education and service to othersParticipate in continuing professional development, including school-wide and department-specific offerings and initiatives for instruction and student supportParticipate actively with a growth mindset in our learning organization through collaboration with colleagues in a range of contexts and regular weekly meetings involving student-oriented, solution-focused problem solving, and public practice and feedbackPartner with the full Cristo Rey community to further the mission as a college preparatory school, including supporting student life activities, admissions, college programs, and supervisory needsOther responsibilities and duties as assigned by the PrincipalWorks closely with the Principal and other Academic Administrators as a member of the Academic Leadership / Academic Administrator teamAssumes the role of the Principal in the absence of both the Principal and Dean of Curriculum and InstructionReports to the PrincipalWho You Are
Master’s degree in the field from an accredited universityEducational Leadership or Education or related fieldStrong background in student discipline, academic support, and intervention strategiesCommitment to the mission and vision of Cristo Rey Fort Worth High SchoolCommitment to Catholic, faith-based education and valuesCommitment to a to and through four year college plan for every studentAble to Connect with culturally and linguistically diverse students and their familiesProficient in using technology to advance teaching and learning (Google Suite at minimum) and ability to learn systems (Rediker, Securly)Adaptable and able to be flexible in an entrepreneurial, educational nonprofitAvailable to begin working in March 2025 of the current school year (2024-2025) and able to work a longer school yearComplete VIRTUS training, sign a Code of Conduct, and pass a background checkA minimum of 2 years of successful high school teaching or leading experience in an urban or Catholic school secondary education setting preferredExperience with coaching and evaluating faculty and staffExperience with English Language Learners preferredOur Commitment
Cristo Rey Fort Worth College Prep is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate in and contribute to the success of the school and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives. CRFW does not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, gender, religion, disability, veteran status, and age.#J-18808-Ljbffr
