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School: Denver School of Science and Technology (DSST) - Stapleton Campus

Job Title: Dean of Students

Category: Full-time

Classification: Administrator/School Leadership, Operations/Business Office/Administrative

Work Year: 2011-2012

Job Description:

DSST Public Schools (DSST) seeks a Dean of Students who has a demonstrated track-record of elevating student achievement in urban schools. The Dean holds primary responsibility for implementing the DSST model, including school culture and discipline, curriculum and instruction, student programming, and building relationships with families.

DSST Public Schools Overview:
DSST Public Schools is a network of high performing 6-12 charter schools in Denver, Colorado. Since its inception in 2004, the Denver School of Science and Technology has boasted the highest performance and growth in Denver Public Schools. The success of this network has gained attention from both President Obama, when DSST was recognized as one of three finalists in the Commencement Challenge, and by Oprah Winfrey, who awarded DSST one million dollars as one of six top charter networks nationally.

Responsibilities:
DSST seeks candidates who have a demonstrated track record of the following leadership skills and beliefs:
Leadership
 DSST Mission Driven: Shares a sense of urgency about achievement for ALL students and preparing every student for four-year college.
 Demonstrates tenacity and persistence in pursuit of solutions that maximize student achievement; is willing to do whatever it takes to get the work done right.
 Inspires students, families, staff, and others to believe in and reflect the school’s mission, high expectations and values.
 Demonstrates a high level of professional maturity, including emotional constancy in stressful situations, the ability to bring out the best in others, a solution seeker, and acts as a positive force to motivate others.
 Carefully manages tasks and time, is well-organized, and is detail-oriented.
 Mentors and coaches staff members with challenging but manageable assignments to encourage growth; identify and systematically develops future leaders.

Culture
 Establishes a school culture that is centered on core values that ultimately shows deep care for each student and staff member, and holds each student and staff member to the highest level of accountability.
 Creates a professional learning community in which teachers regularly collaborate to reflect on and refine curriculum and instruction at the school using achievement data, student work, and their own observations/experiences.
 Demonstrates the ability to effectively relate to students and engage them in relationships, in one-on-one, small group and large group settings.
 Ensures effective communication with families with respect to student academic performance, student conduct, school programs, and school performance.

Systems
 Able to implement systems that “sweat the small stuff,” maximize the programmatic goals of the school, and are scalable as the school grows.
 Develops solutions to complex problems that involve multiple stakeholders and steps.
 Manages with fiscal responsibility - develops a disciplined planning process that identifies the school’s highest-priorities.

The Dean of Students will be evaluated based on data-driven performance indicators including, but not limited to, student attendance, student achievement, student retention and attrition, and parent/student satisfaction.

Experience Required:
Dean of Students candidates should demonstrate proven school leadership skills in urban settings with an emphasis on data-driven instruction, demonstrable gains in student achievement, and student programming and interventions. It is also preferred that the candidate have 3+ years working in middle school classrooms and schools, preferably in urban schools and/or communities.
Compensation: DSST Public Schools offers a very competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to continuing professional learning.

Application Instructions:

To apply, please go to https://denverst.schoolrecruiter.net/
DSST Public Schools proudly values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer

Date Posted: 2011-07-11

Closing Date: 2011-10-11

Denver School of Science and Technology (DSST) - Stapleton Campus Profile

Address

Denver School of Science and Technology (DSST) - Stapleton Campus
2000 Valentia Street
Denver, CO 80238

Contact Information

Web Site: http://dsstpublicschools.org/
Phone: (303)320-5570

School Info

Authorizer: Denver Public Schools (DPS) - Denver County 1
Year Opened: 2004
County: Denver
District: Denver Public Schools (DPS) - Denver County 1
Region: Metro Area
Grade Levels: 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12
Enrollment: 874
Educational Program: College Prep , STEM

Description

The Denver School of Science and Technology is dedicated to providing a diverse student body with an outstanding liberal arts secondary school education with a science and technology focus. By creating a powerful learning community centered on core values and a shared commitment to academic excellence, DSST will increase the number of underrepresented students (women, minorities and economically disadvantaged) who attain college science and liberal arts degrees. DSST graduates will be responsible, engaged citizens who are prepared to be leaders of the future.