We are seeking a dedicated Dean of Students for the upcoming school year. Position will start on July 1, 2024.

Text BCCSDean to (720) 513-9896 to start the application!

About the Position:

The position of Dean of Students is established for the purpose of enriching and enhancing the school’s ability to maintain an environment that meets the educational and emotional needs of all of our students in a safe environment. To this end, the Dean will be responsible for ensuring that high behavioral expectations are consistently communicated and maintained. The Dean of Students will work with students, teachers, and parents to ensure a strong learning-based environment, centered around the culture and core values of the school. The Dean of Students is primarily responsible for discipline issues with students and school safety coordination. The Dean of Students will report directly to the Executive Director.

Why work for Belle Creek?

Belle Creek Charter School is a Core Knowledge school nestled in the charming community of Belle Creek in Henderson, Colorado. Belle Creek provides its students a rich and immersive learning experience in kindergarten through eighth grade. In addition, K-3 students are taught using the Orton-Gillingham approach, which is direct, explicit, systematic, and sequential instruction incorporating multi-sensory learning. This instruction aligns with the Science of Reading.

What support does BCCS offer teachers and students?

We provide several levels of support for students and teachers by having grade-level instructional paraprofessionals, a Dean of Students for behavior support and coaching, and a Dean of Curriculum and Instruction for mentorship and support. For additional support, we have Gifted & Talented and Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education Coordinators and a Literacy Specialist. Additionally, we have a Special Education team that includes special service providers for Speech and Language, Occupational and Physical Therapy, and a comprehensive mental health team.

What’s Happening at BCCS?

Our building recently expanded, including a state-of-the-art performance stage, art room, life skills classroom, and a science lab. We also added an inviting staff lounge with a patio for our staff to enjoy. At Belle Creek Charter School, we pride ourselves on school-wide collaboration and emphasize our core values in all we achieve.

We welcome you to come and learn more about what Belle Creek Charter School has to offer! We are excited to expand our incredible team! Check out what our staff is saying here!

Salary Range:

24/25 salary ranges are under review at this time. The hiring salary for a dean of students at Belle Creek will range from $55,000 to $75,000 annually commiserate with education and experience.

What benefits are offered by BCCS?

We offer a robust, comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, basic life, short/long term disability, and AD&D plans (100% employer paid)

• Health savings plan with an annual employer contribution of up to $750.00

• Dental and vision plans at an affordable cost

• Participation in the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) - click here to learn more!

• Various retirement options, including 401k, 403b, 457, and Roth IRA

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to include Healthcare and Dependent Care

• AFLAC voluntary benefits include accident, critical illness, and hospital plans

• Voluntary Professional Association of Colorado Educators (PACE) - click here to learn more

Additional information about our current benefits packages can be found here. 24/25 benefit packages are under review at this time with minimum to no anticipated increase to employees.

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in education, educational leadership, counseling, or related field, or comparable work experience.

• A master’s degree is preferred, but not required.

• Three years of successful teaching experience.

• Previous administrative or leadership experience is preferred.

• Bilingual, preferred but not required.

• Colorado Department of Education “In Field” by CDE endorsement or qualification to teach the posted subject area.

• The ability to handle many complex tasks simultaneously.

• The ability and interest to be part of a high-functioning team. (Having respected and trusted colleagues, preferably as teammates, makes the demands of teaching sustainable.)

• The ability and interest to learn continuously and to adapt to changing circumstances (student characteristics, curriculum, and so on.)

• A belief in empowering all children as owners of their learning.

Essential Requirements:

• Uphold the mission, vision and core values of Belle Creek Charter School.

• Ability to assist in developing school plans and organizational procedures for the health, safety, discipline, and conduct of students as established by district procedures

• Ability to work harmoniously with others and to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with students, parents, teachers, and the community

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Ability to communicate with individuals of varied cultural and educational backgrounds

• Ability to keep and maintain accurate records and meet deadlines

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Think critically about academic and non-academic issues, in order to ensure that students are getting the support they need to maintain high levels of performance.

• Collaborate with students, teachers, and parents to ensure that all students are successful in our academically rigorous setting.

• Strong understanding of the implementation of PBIS and Restorative Practices.

• Work to establish and maintain a positive growth-oriented culture that reflects our core values.

• Observe classrooms to evaluate and assist staff in maintaining high levels of academic and classroom management expectations consistent with established policies and culture.

• Coaches staff as needed to establish a strong classroom community that has clear expectations and routines.

• Monitors behavior pull-out and in-school suspensions.

• Leads professional development opportunities focused on classroom management, school culture, and parent involvement as it pertains to discipline and school safety.

• Maintains systems for documenting and communicating behavioral issues as it pertains to discipline.

• Make recommendations to the administration for chronic discipline matters.

• Collaborate with the faculty in the enforcement and implementation of the rules and other regulations of the parent/student handbook to effect positive student behavior in the school.

• Assist in the supervision during student arrival and departure of students in order to minimize confusion and help ensure student safety.

• Serve as a backup for classroom instruction on an as-needed basis.

• Facilitates meetings including safety for the purpose of coordinating agendas and ensuring that outcomes achieve school, district, and or state objectives.

• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality when dealing with a student, staff, and or parent information

• Maintain a high level of professional knowledge about effective instructional strategies and scheduling options, for the purpose of providing excellent education.

• Participate in administrative meetings and other meetings as required or appropriate.

• Assist in the planning, developing, and implementing of individual student behavior plans and programs to promote positive student behavior as well as intervention strategies

• Intervenes in occurrences of inappropriate behavior of students and/or parents for the purpose of assisting students in modifying inappropriate behavior, developing successful interpersonal skills, and/or initiating disciplinary action.

• Assist in monitoring and supervision of school facilities

• Supervises students in school and community settings, for the purpose of assuring their safety and decorum.

• Other duties as assigned

Application Procedure: Belle Creek Charter School is actively seeking applications from the most capable and professional candidates. Please complete our online application to be considered for this position. Apply by clicking here.

Non-Discrimination Notice:

In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Belle Creek Charter School does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment.

Posting Timeline: April 2, 2024, through May 31, 2024 or until filled.