Dean of Students

Overview:

Purdue Polytechnic High Schools (PPHS) is a mission-driven network of schools founded in partnership with Purdue University. Our vision is to inspire students through STEM-focused, real-world experiences, empowering them to become problem-solvers and skilled achievers who succeed in technical and STEM-related post-secondary programs and high-tech careers. At PPHS, we are committed to academic rigor and providing every student with the resources to succeed in higher education, particularly at institutions of the caliber of Purdue University. Our core values guide everything we do:

• Act as 1
• Nurture student genius
• Start from Yes
• Do the right thing
• Get it done

We aspire to create a world of equity where every student has the opportunity and access to achieve their goals and to realize their power to solve problems they encounter. We are intentional about building a culture of communication, collaboration, and innovation that creates a positive and supportive environment conducive to high academic achievement and long-term success.

The Dean of Culture is a key member of the school's leadership team who actively supports 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, incentive systems, and works to build families as partners in their student's education. The Dean of Culture will lead the PPHS Team including, but not limited to, supervising assigned staff to ensure students, families, and staff are provided with appropriate support, guidance and assistance. The Dean of Culture will also collect and manage the culture 'metrics' of the school that include components of academics, social-emotional well-being, and behavior. The Dean of Culture will serve as the first point of contact for PPHS staff and parents who present issues/situations related to student behavior.

Duties and Responsibilities:

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.
• Conduct formal investigations based on student, parent and adult inquiries related to school culture, discipline, and incidents. Complete a written summary of the investigation with recommended action steps in a timely manner that is shared with the principal and PPHS Leadership for strategic planning.
• Own the implementation of the school's character development program, restorative practices 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.
• Coordinate and implement a school-wide behavior management system with meaningful incentives and consequences according to PPHS Culture Philosophies.
• Work closely and effectively with students who have behavior challenges and their families; partner with the school counselor and coaches to execute individualized behavior interventions when needed.
• Facilitate staff training on student-coach relationships, classroom management, parent partnership and school culture.
• Conduct regular school culture walkthroughs to help staff maintain a high bar of excellence.
• Supervise school entry, breakfast, lunch, dismissal, and transitions to ensure they are orderly and positive.
• Accurately monitor and analyze daily student data and develop innovative new systems and structures to proactively address school's areas of need.
• Demonstrate exceptional adult learning opportunities and coaching capabilities:
• Supporting coaches to reinforce a school culture of high behavioral expectations that enables a consistent focus on academic and SEL outcomes.
• Supporting all staff in building meaningful relationships with students and parents.
• Model routines, expectations, procedures, that promote a 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 training throughout the school year aligned with the professional development scope and sequence and school-wide goals
• Work closely with PPHS Leadership to support high-achievement academic culture.
• Model the core values of PPHS
• Performs such other duties as assigned by Principal that will lead towards the success of the PPHS

Additional Information

• Purdue Polytechnic High School Indianapolis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Purdue Polytechnic High School Indianapolis offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Requirements:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree (Master's and Building Level Administrator license preferred)

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience working in a secondary or higher education setting
• Restorative Practice Training
• Trauma Informed Training
• High creativity, organizational skills and ability to work independently
• Must be accessible and present for school events (e.g. Open Houses, Recruitment events, fairs, etc.)
• Has working knowledge of computer programs to perform clerical tasks: Google Applications (specifically Gmail), Excel, Word etc.
• Able to successfully pass background check
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and up-to-date automobile insurance