Teacher - Dean of Students (CHS) (SY26-27)

Title - Teacher - Dean of Students (CHS) (SY26-27)

About Chelsea Public Schools:

The Chelsea Public Schools (CPS) is a gateway school system that welcomes and educates all students and families. In CPS, we believe all children are capable of achieving their personal best by ensuring a safe and supportive environment for school and classroom environments. The school system educates over 6,200 students in 11 schools, including a pre-K-1st grade school, 4 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, a virtual school, and 2 high schools. CPS is a culturally responsive school district. We believe that students learn best when they are engaged in meaningful relationships that fosters and promotes high expectations and risk taking. We are a district of multilingual students where languages are an asset to student development and growth. More information about CPS can be found on our website at www.chelseaschools.com/cps.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in the discipline of all students (all grades)
• Assist in the supervision of all security personnel for Chelsea High School
• Responsible for and supervise detention before, after and during school, conduct parental conferences
• Act as a liaison with certain community organizations
• Prepare for court appearances
• Conduct status hearings; serve as liaison with social services and community agencies;
• Coordinate school-based meetings with social workers, guidance and deans
• Attend IST meetings if needed; facilitate parent outreach and involvement; and assist with coverage of cafeteria during lunches
• Is required to work beyond the regular school day to meet with parents, individual or groups of students and staff; athletic teams
  and perform other duties as directed by the Principal or Assistant Principals
• Participate in weekly Dean PLC and strategic planning for school-wide student support initiatives, coach teachers on behavior management strategies in support of the school-wide plan, facilitate student groups to develop student skills
• Support the development and implementation of Advisory curriculum
• Coordinate student data for required reporting
• Participate on leadership team for NCLB/SIP plan development
• Coordinate, and when necessary, present appropriate grant work and/or professional development activities
• Attend and participate in leadership meetings 

Qualifications Required:

1. A Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university;
2. Valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education teacher licensure in grade and subject area appropriate for the assignment;
3. Ability to work with diverse population;
4. Knowledge of MA Curriculum frameworks, curriculum, instruction, and assessment;
5. Knowledge of differentiated instruction and response to intervention helpful
6. Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Qualifications Preferred:

• Bilingual Spanish
• Dual certification in ESL and/or Moderate Disabilities

Terms:

All teachers are members of the Chelsea Teachers Union (CTU). The length of the school day is 6.5 hours, and Deans are subject to longer hour(s) with an extended day schedule. The additional hour(s) is compensated. The number of school days are 184 days. For salary information, please see CPS website. 

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Chelsea Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.