LEGACY EARLY COLLEGE OVERVIEW

Legacy Early College is a k4-12 public charter school that originated through the vision of businessman William Brown in 2010 with an unwavering focus on “To and Through College” at every grade level. Legacy’s model combines academics, nutrition, physical fitness and mental health. In addition to our college driven academic standards, meals are made on site, scholars participate in PE everyday and Social-Emotional Literacy is integrated in the culture and curriculum. We currently occupy the site of the historic Parker High School and the former Greenville County Fine Arts Center. For more information about Parker High and its history, visit the alumni-sponsored , or read more on .

POSITION OVERVIEW

Legacy Early College (“Legacy”) is looking to support students, families, and staff members on how to build and maintain a positive school culture in support of rigorous academic and artistic inquiry.

The Dean of Culture supports student discipline systems and works to build families as partners in their child’s education. The Dean of Culture will help craft and manage systems to reinforce explicit and high behavioral expectations for students, families, and staff through clear and frequent communication.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESDuties

• Lead Culture Team by collaborating with school social workers and counselors Or
• Assist with scholar attendance issues and truancy
• Create a structured, positive and academically-focused school culture:
• Maintain and monitor records of student attendance, student discipline, conflict mediation, staff and family communication, and formal and informal observation and feedback about school climate that reinforce high expectations and outcomes of all students
• Conduct formal investigations based on student, parent and adult inquiries related to school culture, discipline, and incidents.
• Title IX Investigator (Training Required)
• Own the development and implementation of the school’s character development program and ensure it builds and reinforces positive self-identity and necessary character strengths.
• Lead recognition assemblies, parent workshops, family and community service events and other school-wide culture-building activities.
• Partner with parents and families to build an authentic school-wide community.
• Coordinate and implement a school-wide behavior management system with meaningful incentives and consequences.
• Work closely and effectively with children who have behavior challenges and their families; partner with school counselors, and teachers, including those who manage IEP’s and 504’s to execute individualized behavior interventions when needed.
• Conduct regular school culture walkthroughs and review culture data to help staff maintain a high bar of excellence.
• Communicate student emergencies
• Demonstrate exceptional adult learning opportunities and coaching capabilities:
• Supporting teachers to reinforce a school culture of high behavioral expectations that enables a consistent focus on academic results
• Supporting all staff in building meaningful relationships with students and parents.
• Model routines, expectations, procedures, that promote positive school culture
• Serve as an active member of the school leadership team:
• Participate as an active member of the School Leadership team (SLT)
• Lead staff trainings throughout the school year aligned with the professional development scope and sequence and school-wide goals
• Work closely with Academic Directors to support high-achievement academic culture.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, required (Other Behavior Management Certifications can be applied)
• 2 years of experience, preferred
• Experience working with English Language Learners, preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish), preferred
• Dedication to helping children grow and learn
• Relentless focus on results and a commitment to teamwork

Work Schedule

Deans will operate on the Legacy Early College academic calendar, on the 240-day schedule (year round). A typical week during normal school hours is Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salaries based on education, certification and experience.
• State PEBA Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Vanguard 401k: Employee Invest 6% Employer Match 8% = 14%
• School Breaks: 1 week Fall, 2 weeks Winter, 1 week Spring, 1 week Summer
• Accrue personal days: up to 12 days per year (240)
• 5 additional vacation days (240 only)
• On-site Fitness Center

Physical Demands

The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Long periods of standing and sitting and having the ability to lift items up to 25lbs. is required.
• Requires normal/corrected vision and hearing.
• Position will require travel.
• Periodic participation in activities to support Legacy Early College is required.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Position will have periods of extended work week hours, which is required to support both the ongoing development of the region and the delivery of high-quality education for all students.

General Sign-off

The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies. Duties may be changed at the discretion of Legacy Early College at any time.

Statement of Non-Discrimination

Legacy Early College is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment. Legacy Early College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Charter school
• Public school

Ability to Relocate:

• Greenville, SC 29611: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person