High School Associate Dean of Students at Excel Academy in Boston, MA

Organizational Overview

Excel Academy was founded in 2003 with the mission to provide a high-quality education to students in East Boston and Chelsea Massachusetts, communities that are predominantly low-income and Latinx and historically have faced significant social and educational barriers. Our success in Massachusetts is proof that the opportunity gap can be closed. At Excel Academy Charter Schools, we believe that when a student has the support and tools to pursue a productive post-secondary pathway aligned to their personal identity and values, it can fundamentally change their life trajectory.

Over the years, we have grown from one middle school to a network of schools in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. By 2032, Excel Rhode Island will run 4 schools serving over 2,100 students from Providence, Central Falls, and North Providence.

We present our students with educational experiences that allow them to grow and discover their best selves so that when they leave our halls, they can successfully navigate all of the post-secondary options available to them. You can read more about the impact of the Excel Academy model.

At Excel Academy we learn from our students, families, and staff and make improvements. We have increasingly adapted to provide a holistic education that values our community as collaborators in the learning process, social-emotional support, equity for diverse learners, and fosters identity development. We prioritize an approach that is both rigorous and inclusive. Our team of passionate, intelligent, driven, and loving staff are at the core of the work we do.

Growth Happens Here.

Duties and Responsibilities

Excel Academy High School is seeking a strong Associate Dean of Students who will work closely with the Dean of Students, the Head of School and the Dean of Operations to design and implement strong core behavior and character education programs that foster positive school culture and that promote academic excellence.

The Associate Dean of Students will assist in the management and oversight of all aspects of school culture. Specific responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Proactively plan and execute systems that create an academics-focused culture of achievement, including
  • Own the school’s character development program;
  • Coordinate and implement a school-wide behavior management system driven by meaningful incentives and consequences; and
  • Conduct regular school culture walkthroughs to assist staff in maintaining a high bar of behavioral and academic excellence.
• Respond to issues related to behavior or discipline, including
  • Oversee and facilitate any and all disciplinary actions; and
  • Assist teachers, students, and parents in the effective creation and implementation of individual behavior plans
• Oversee student supports and intervention, including partnering with parents, families and school counselors to build an authentic and cohesive school-wide community and school culture;
• Serve as a productive member of the Excel Academy High School Administrative Team;
• Serve as a productive member of the Excel Academy community; and
• Do whatever it takes to ensure the mission of the school is upheld.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred;
• A minimum of four years of experience in an urban public high school or charter school setting is preferred;
• The ability to speak Spanish is preferred;
• Measurable evidence of driving student achievement gains;
• Strong strategic thinking skills with clear and nuanced understanding of the impact that different approaches have on organizational culture and performance;
• A commitment to and belief in all students and the mission of Excel Academy Charter Schools, including Excel’s values and educational model;
• A commitment to addressing racial and economic inequity in education;
• The ability to focus and thrive in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment;
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment and the willingness and desire to support others in doing their best work; and
• An entrepreneurial spirit that reflects an openness to change, a willingness to problem-solve, and an interest in developing new ideas & programs.