Hybrid Director of Culture chez Codman Academy
Codman Academy · Dorchester, États-Unis d'Amérique · Hybrid
- Professional
- Bureau à Dorchester
Description: The Director of Culture models how to build strong, mutually respectful relationships with students and families and supports teachers to do the same. They serve as the whole school team leader for student accountability and system maintenance/development. The Director of Culture is the keeper of culture, ensuring that our school’s ways of being support high levels of student growth and achievement. This position requires a creative and inspiring educator with adult leadership experience, high energy, excellent organizational abilities and a talent for creating a warm and supportive environment for children.
Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):
Student Support and Accountability
Steward of school culture
Own the school’s character development efforts though Culture & Climate Leadership Team at school wide level (9-12 team)
Model a school-wide culture of respect and compassion
Elevate student voice and leadership in classrooms and across the school
Make Habits of Scholarship visible across the school and in daily instruction
Prioritize social and emotional learning, along with academic learning, across the school
Models strengths-based, growth-mindset approach to maintaining a strong school culture
Oversee the development and implementation of student supports and interventions
Supervise the consistent and fair administration of school policies regarding student conduct and discipline
Evaluate student accountability procedures and outcomes and make necessary adjustments.
Establish and evaluate Restorative Justice initiatives across the school and in classrooms
Communicate school accountability policies to staff, parents & visitors.
Document student accountability procedures for inclusion in student-family handbook and faculty handbook.
Maintain systems for collecting and tracking data on school culture metrics, including discipline and attendance;
Oversee behavioral and attendance interventions, including family meetings, mediations, suspensions and expulsion hearings
Ensure clear and consistent implementation of student accountability practices amongst staff
Holds staff accountable for school wide norms and staff non-negotiables
Support teachers to create and sustain classroom management systems that ensure a focus on learning and student success
Create and facilitate staff professional development around student accountability
Create and maintain the school's student accountability documentation and staff training materials.
Supervision and Collaboration
Supervise and Evaluate key staff
Provide regular supervision meetings to support development and growth at each level
Conduct regular observations for for feedback and observation
Complete performance review process for all crew members you are supervising
Supervise, plan, and hold Culture & Climate Leadership Team
Coordinate with members of the 9-12 Culture & Climate Leadership Team to plan and hold meetings
Oversee implementation of Restorative Justice initiatives and related programing/plans
Contribute to performance review process for all crew members you are supervising on the Culture & Climate Leadership Team
Plan and hold Attendance Team meetings
Collaborate with family liaison to support regular attendance team meetings towards meaningful attendance interventions and consistent practices
Family & Community Outreach
Collaborate with family liaison on holding family nights for each grade team on a semester basis, ensuring all planning and coordination is developed and consistent with school culture
School Safety
In conjunction with the Operations Team and the Principal, develop a safe school crisis plan.
Identify procedures for fire drills, shelter in place, etc.
Train staff in school safety and security policies and procedures
Plan for emergency evacuation
Create visitor sign-in and identification system and protocols
Community Engagement and Stewardship
We are crew, not passengers, and we uphold that ideal as we support each other in reaching our shared goals.
Every adult in our community is a teacher and a role model, and we model and implement EL Education design principles and core practices to the best of our ability in our roles.
Advance the educational mission of the school by participating in duties and responsibilities consistent with building, upholding and promoting a strong Codman community.
We actively value and solicit feedback in order to improve performance.
Qualifications:
We are looking for a dynamic leader with…
a strong track record of success as a leader
exceptional communication and motivational skills, including writing and speaking to diverse constituents
a passion for Codman’s mission and EL Education philosophy, which deepens intellectual growth through experience, reflection and social action
a proven ability to build community, inspire and lead teams, whether adults or students, to achieve ambitious learning and teaching goals
successful experience coaching teachers, documenting curricula and supporting strong instructional practice
facility utilizing data to drive improvement
an understanding of child and adolescent development and demonstrated commitment to implementing best practices
established habits of creative collaboration
an abiding sense of urgency
a Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree preferred
at least 5 years of relevant experience
Non-discrimination Summary:
Codman Academy does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, disability, sex/gender, gender identity, religious beliefs, national origin, ancestry, retaliation, sexual orientation, genetics or military status and does not tolerate any form of discrimination, intimidation, threat, coercion, and/or harassment that insults the dignity of others by interfering with their freedom to learn and work.
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