Lincoln Center Middle School of the Arts is actively recruiting candidates for a Dean of Students for the 2024-25 school year.

Lincoln Center of the Arts is Milwaukee Public Schools premiere arts middle school. It is nestled northeast of downtown near the city's theatre district. The school proudly offers a full fine arts curriculum that includes band, orchestra, choir, graphic/visual arts, and dance. LCA, as it is affectionately known, has strengthened its focus on the common core academic standards for all content-areas with a renewed focus on planning, monitoring and assessing student achievement. The staff regularly engages in reflective practices to improve social, emotional and academic development. PBIS and restorative practices are part of the school culture and are used to increase student voice and promote equitable practices.

Salary Range: $58,027 - $83,464 (200-day)

NEW UPDATED REQUIREMENT: ALL APPLICANTS must submit official transcripts confirming a Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree.

Administrative applications for the following position are being accepted by the Office of Human Resources by 11:59 p.m. CST on Monday, April 4, 2024. A resume and three (3) letters of recommendation must be attached to the completed application. Each letter must be manually signed by its author and dated less than one (1) year old. Caution: When attaching documents to the application, be sure the documents are legible. If the documents cannot be read, your application may be disqualified from consideration. Appointment by the Board of School Directors is contingent upon a passing criminal background check, a passing drug/alcohol test, and credential verification. ALL APPLICANTS must submit official transcripts confirming a Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree. No applications will be accepted after the deadline date and time.

As of November 1, 2021, all MPS employees are required to be fully vaccinated. The health and safety of our staff and students is our number one priority. All offers of employment are contingent on the candidate showing proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (currently one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine or two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine) to pass the pre-employment requirements. Individuals with medical issues or sincerely held religious beliefs that prevent them from getting the vaccine may request an accommodation from the vaccine requirement.

Eligible applicants must have:

• A bachelor's degree in an education or social services field,
• Three to five years of previous experience working with at-risk youth.

Applicants with the following skills, experience, and/or education are preferred:

• Master's degree
• Knowledge of the Milwaukee area
• Experience with identifying and accessing community resources

Appointment is subject to a criminal background check, a drug/alcohol test and credential verification.

• Coordinates plans and facilitates implementation of systems to promote positive school culture, climate and improved student attendance.

• Reviews school culture, climate and attendance data to gain a better understanding of school needs.

• Engages students in significant culture and climate activities that provide them with opportunity to apply their learning in meaningful contexts such as resiliency building, empathy, anger management, decision making, problem solving and self-assessment.

• Facilitates and instructs behavior and social-skill groups related to the culture, climate and attendance data within the school.

• Serves as a resource for building staff, administrators, and parents in working with students, creating a positive school climate and helping students develop a positive self-concept.

• Monitors climate, culture and attendance data, maintaining a variety of records such as reports, activities, activity participation, goal setting and progress towards the goals.

• Resolves student behavior concerns in a fair and timely manner and maintains records of disciplinary or referral actions taken.

• Serves the school environment by being highly present and visible during school hours to ensure a positive school culture.

• Works with stakeholders (staff, parents, families and students) to address culture, climate and attendance issues, especially focusing on families who are disconnected from the schools by maintaining contact and developing student awareness of educational responsibilities.

• Demonstrates ability to motivate and communicate with students in a positive manner which will help students to increase positive interactions with staff and peers.

• Assists in discussing strategies and providing professional development to improve student performance, attendance and overall building environment.

• Supports the work of RtI/BIT Team for students in need of behavioral interventions.

• Coordinates activities for the parents to encourage active participation in the education of the students.

• Participates in special events and evening activities (graduation exercises, conferences, dances etc.) as requested by the Principal.

• Actively supports the MPS Strategic Plan.

• Completes other duties as assigned.

The Milwaukee Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of a person's sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.
In accordance with Wisconsin Statutes, every applicant for a position with Milwaukee Public Schools will be subject to the open records law. Any applicant not wishing to have his/her identity released, must submit a written statement to that effect to the Office of Human Resources. The identities of all "final candidates" may be released. Milwaukee Public Schools reserves the right to interview the best qualified candidates.