Dean of Students

The Opportunity: The Dean of Students provide vital leadership to our school that fosters a culture that aligns with PLA’s core values (respect, determination, children first, gratitude, and continuous improvement).  Our Dean of Students is responsible for the implementation of strategies and programs that motivate and inspire our students to be scholars, including facilitating the development of student character and ensuring a positive and structured environment that creates the conditions for learning.

 

The Details: 

Key Deliverables: 

•  Provides training and leadership for staff and scholars with PBIS initiatives 
• Collaborates with PBIS Committee for effective implementation of PBIS initiatives 
•  Provides leadership and assists administration in monitoring accountability of scholars' behavior
•  Leads communication and fidelity of school-wide established routines and procedures 
•   Assists teachers with de-escalation strategies and PBIS tactics in the classroom
• Demonstrates a high level of support and enthusiasm for PLA initiatives and culture/climate efforts

 

Experience and Education Requirements:

• A passion for working with students and families in under-served communities 
• Active teachers’ license, counselors’ license, or MSW
• Minimum 3 years of teaching or related experience in counseling or social work
• Must possess successful experiences working with a diverse population of scholars and faculty 
• High level of detail orientation and sound organizational skills
• Strong communication, feedback, and facilitation skills
• Strong interest and willingness to serve in a strategic leadership role on behalf of Phalen Leadership Academies

 

The Network:

 PLA is a transformative education nonprofit changing communities across the country by providing a depth of resources not found in the traditional education model.  In addition to serving as one of the country’s best turnaround school operators and successfully launching charter school start-ups, PLA also provides our school communities with a successful, research-based summer learning program (Summer Advantage), a successful Reading and Math Intervention program (Reading and Math Advantage) , and a workforce development program (PLA University) that provides expanded opportunities for our high school graduates, along with the family members of our current staff and students. This menu of programs and services is unique to our network, sets us apart from other organizations, and provides expanded opportunities for our staff through career advancement opportunities, and expanded income opportunities.  

The Campus:
 

Discovery Creative Pathways (DCP) Redford was founded during the 2018-2019 school year in the Redford, MI area. The campus supports