ORCV0247648-0070
2022-09-26T00:00:00
2022-11-30T00:00:00
The Dean of Students is responsible for supporting, building and teaching a school culture that is trauma informed, infused with Sanctuary principles, and reflects a deep commitment to therapeutic resolution of conflict and crises. The Dean of Students helps to create protocols, processes, and awareness amongst all members of the school community that reflect best practices in the field of social and emotional well-being in schools, to include but not be limited by Sanctuary, mindfulness practices, problem solving that is solution and skills focused, and consequences that are clear, consistent, firm, restorative but not simply punitive. Schedule is 8:00 am – 4 pm weekdays, except for one day per week so designated for staff conference; 3:00pm-5:00pm but hours are required to be flexible based on program needs. Works the school calendar. Essential DutiesKey duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:Understanding and supporting the agency’s mission & treatment philosophy:Demonstrates & models sensitivity to cultural background of children, families and co-workersWork closely with school leadership and clinical teams to ensure effective implementation of Sanctuary, restorative approaches, and compassionate classroom approaches in order to increase social and emotional skills of teams and to ensure safetyLeads conflict resolution approaches for classrooms, between students, and teaches these skills to school staffAssessing, planning and facilitating staff development in collaboration with the Principal and other members of the leadership team: Responsible for training teachers, teacher's assistants and teacher's aides in basic social safety management strategies including but not limited to conflict resolution, restorative and trauma informed approaches, developing effective plans (in conjunction with entire treatment team) for alternative programming for children who exhibit sustained unsafe behaviorsAssist the School Administration and staff in the resolution of discipline problems and maintains the records of any action taken to ensure that the code of conduct is administered fairly, therapeutically and in a just manner. Provide the Assistant Principal with documentation and suggestions regarding the discipline of students who have committed infractions. Work with team to support creative approaches and monitor and reduce disproportionality of suspensions among students of color.Works with school administration to facilitate parent interaction & engagement Ensures that school programs are of high quality and safely managed:Ensures all staff can demonstrate competence in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, safety, universal precautions and other safety related issues.Supervise weekly the Head of Support and ensure that the entire support team receives weekly supervision, monthly training, has provisions built in to prevent vicarious trauma or burn out, and is highly trained in trauma informed care.Ensure training of all school staff and ensure that classrooms model the principles of Sanctuary and Compassionate Classrooms.Assure that the Breakfast and Lunch Programs are properly and safely supervised.Make recommendations to Principal regarding systems issues that can increase safety.Manages all documentation and ensures reporting is completed in a clear, accurate and timely fashion:Works with the QUAC department to ensure all documentation needed for IRs are completed and submitted in a timely manner.Tracks and manages all school suspensions.Assists in the Management of day-to-day operations of the Orchard School and collaborates in the short and long term strategic planning process for the school program:Monitors all areas of responsibility for risk and compliance and intervenes effectively manages these areas (Points out to the appropriate personnel, areas of concern that are not in the area of direct responsibility)Manages AWOL protocol or other major safety concern that requires higher level of crisis response.Provides support in the classroom and supervision/oversight to morning staff in the cottage.Safely manages all aspects of job responsibilities:Maintains a safe & hazard–free work area.Conducts regular on-site inspections of campus facilitiesSupports the overall strategic plan of the organizationAbility to adhere to the organization's core values and commitments Essential Qualifications1. Master’s Degree in Special Education Or General Education2. NYS School Business Leader Certificate 3. NYS Special Education Certificate/Extension4. Has 5 years of experience in teaching 5. At least 3 years of experience supervising in an educational setting )6.Valid NYS Driver’s License7. Ability to access and utilize ADP app on smartphone or other device Physical/Travel Requirements Must have ability to reach, walk, sit for long periods of time, climb stairs, bend and lift up to 20lbs.Must have reliable transportation. Travel required: 10%The employee must be able to meet these requirements with or without a reasonable accommodation. DisclaimerNothing in this job description restricts Andrus’ right to modify the duties/responsibilities of this job at any time, with or without advanced notice. EEO Statement Andrus is an equal opportunity employer.
Teacher
The Orchard School
Lower Hudson Valley
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