Description
Job Summary & Essential Functions:
Bishop Alemany High School, located in the San Fernando Valley in Mission Hills, CA is seeking a full-time Dean of Students. As a Catholic High School owned and operated by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, Bishop Alemany is a community enriched by faith that develops intellectually prepared men and women who are committed to promoting a just and peaceful world as conscientious and morally courageous leaders in service to others. The Alemany Dean of Students plays an important role in fostering a positive and supportive learning environment in collaboration with school staff, students, and families to promote positive behavioral outcomes and ensure consistent implementation of school discipline policies.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Behavioral Intervention and Support:
- Provide direct, individualized behavioral support to students, including assessment of needs, development of behavior intervention plans, and implementation of strategies to improve student behavior.
- Work proactively with students to address behavioral challenges, promoting self-regulation, conflict resolution, and positive social skills.
- Collaboration and Consultation:
- Facilitate communication and collaboration between school, students, and parents/guardians to address behavioral concerns and promote student success.
- Discipline and Policy Implementation:
- Assist the school administrative team in the implementation of discipline procedures, ensuring fairness, consistency, and adherence to school and Archdiocesan policies.
- Work to reduce serious or persistent school or classroom problems, including tardiness and truancy, through proactive intervention and support.
- Program Support and Data Management:
- Support and contribute to school-based intervention programs, ensuring their effectiveness and alignment with student needs while tracking discipline data, trends, and informing intervention strategies.
Requirements
Desirable Experience/Qualifications:
- Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to implement positive behavior support strategies and intervention techniques.
- Experience in conducting peer coaching or mentoring for instructional staff related to behavioral management.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to use data to inform behavioral decision-making and intervention planning.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and work collaboratively with students, teachers, parents, and administrators.
- Cultural competency and the ability to work effectively with students and families from diverse racial, ethnic, linguistic, disability, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Strong problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and a commitment to the holistic development and education of all students.
Requirements
- 3 or more years of full-time teaching experience at a high school
- Masters degree and/or CA teaching credential preferred
To apply for the position of Dean of Students at Bishop Alemany High School, please send the following to employment@alemany.org and include “Dean of Students Application” in the subject line:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Letter of Recommendation
Wage Range
The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. New hires are commonly paid at the minimum of the wage range or within the lower part of the range. We consider a number of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training and other department needs.
Information/Application Contact
Bishop Alemany High School (Mission Hills)
11111 Alemany Drive
Mission Hills, CA 91345
avaldez@alemany.org