Dean of Students (Grades K-4)

Organization Description

PAVE Academy Charter School is a public charter school in Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY. PAVE provides a K-8 experience that lays the foundation for a productive and choice-filled life. We build our students brick by brick, equipping them with the academic, social, and emotional skills that they need to become critical thinkers, problem solvers, overcomers and leaders in their communities.

PAVE educates 490 Kindergarten – 8th-grade scholars each school year. Across our student population, 85 percent of our students are eligible for the Free and Reduced Lunch Program (FRLP); 17 percent receive special education services, and 10 percent are English Language Learners (ELL).

Opportunity Summary

PAVE Red Hook seeks a Dean of Students responsible for ensuring that high behavioral expectations are consistently communicated and maintained throughout the school. The Dean of Students will work with the Instructional Leadership Team, teachers, parents, students, and outside instructional consultants. Reporting directly to the Elementary or Middle School Principal, the Dean of Students will establish a strong achievement centered culture; ensure the functionality of school-wide systems that support student achievement, safety, efficiency and PAVE’s core values; and ensure that the high expectations we have for our scholars are maintained in each classroom and by all teachers at PAVE. The Dean of Students will foster expectations around what is possible for children growing up in the Red Hook community.

How You’ll Contribute

• Collaborate with the Principal to foster a positive, achievement-oriented culture reflecting PAVE’s core values.
• Guide the implementation of key Responsive Classroom components (e.g., morning meetings, positive teacher language, logical consequences).
• Observe classrooms to uphold high expectations and address behavior concerns.
• Coach teachers to build strong classroom communities with clear expectations and routines.
• Lead professional development on school community building, classroom management, social-emotional development, and family partnership.
• Serve as the point person for behavior crisis intervention and acute behavior issues.
• Lead weekly Community Meetings and other school-wide culture-building activities.
• Ensure constant communication between teachers and parents.
• Monitor behavioral pull-outs and in-school suspensions.
• Coordinate after-school programming and enrichment activities.
• Support and supervise school-wide procedures (arrival, recess, lunch, transitions, and dismissal).
• Maintain accurate student discipline records in PAVE’s information system.
• Analyze culture data daily and weekly to respond effectively.
• Actively participate in the instructional leadership team to support school-wide success.
• Mentor the Parent Advisory Board.
• Teach as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

• Strong commitment to PAVE’s mission and vision.
• Relentless work ethic and patience to overcome challenges.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a team.
• Strong public speaking and writing skills.
• Technologically proficient and adaptable.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• 3 or more years of experience working with Grades K-4.
• 3 or more years of teaching experience in a public charter school.
• 3 or more years of Responsive Classroom experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree (required), Master’s Degree (preferred).

Our Core Values

More than a School: At PAVE, we are more than a school, we are a family. Staff members, families and community organizations work as partners to create a warm, safe and joyful learning environment. Here, students will persevere through any obstacle and blossom into the best version of themselves.

No Limits. At PAVE, the possibilities are endless, and we will not settle for less than our best. PAVE classrooms focus deeply on the academic growth and achievement of our students, as well as their social and emotional development. We maintain high expectations for our students and for ourselves and commit to providing the care, coaching, and communication needed for students and staff to learn, grow, and shine.

Bright Starts. Vibrant Futures. At PAVE, our classrooms are bright in aesthetic and vibrant with learning. Our teachers and students engage with one another enthusiastically and embrace the challenge and rigor of the work with joy. Fun is not an add on; it is an essential component of the PAVE experience. We believe that a life and love of learning starts here.

Lift every Voice. At PAVE, every voice matters. We value diverse perspectives and insights within our community. We encourage our students to engage with one another and express themselves with both power and respect. As our students prepare to enter the world beyond PAVE, it is our responsibility to ensure that our students are equipped with excellent character and are empowered to use their voice effectively to advocate for themselves and others.

Love is Justice: At PAVE, we acknowledge that systemic racism and bias have had their grips on our community for far too long. We create inclusive and equitable spaces where everyone belongs, everyone matters, and everyone is loved. "Hate cannot drive out Hate. Only Love can do that" (King, 1963). We endeavor to bring out the best in our students and each other by, with, and through love. This, we believe, is justice in action.

Non-Discrimination Statement

PAVE Schools, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.