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Bay Area Dean of Students and Community Schools Partnerships

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 27 Apr 2026

About the role

ABOUT ASPIREAspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college-preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998—in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that our communities persist through—Aspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation.Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy.

Job Summary

The Dean of Student and Community Schools will be responsible for managing the functions of the school site and overseeing the California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP). This includes designing, implementing, and supervising programs to support the holistic development of students, fostering community relationships, and enhancing school culture. This role involves collaboration with school leaders, parents/families, and community organizations to implement a community school strategy aligned to the CCSPP. Additionally, this role will support the Principal in building a culture that fosters respect and is driven by the principles of “College for Certain.”

Essential Functions

Integrated Support Services

Identify and coordinate academic, socio-emotional, and health resources for students and their families.
Facilitate expanded health and wellness services at the school, including behavioral and mental health.

Facilitate and support enrichment activities during the school day, after school, and summer.
Collaborate with the School Leadership Team as well as Aspire Public Schools’ regional and home office staff to track programming progress and evaluate the effectiveness of activities.
Lead the review and update process of the Community Schools Implementation Plan so that it reflects the progress and needs of the school, legislative updates to the California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP) grant at the state level, and course corrections informed by continuous improvement and school community engagement processes.

Collaborative Leadership and Practices for Educators and Administrators

Develop a collaborative team culture.
Facilitate communication among various stakeholders (students, families, school administration, teachers, student support staff, and community partners) to support collaborative decision-making.
Chair the school’s Community Schools Advisory Committee.
Collaborate on master scheduling and strategic planning projects.
Ensure compliance with protocols and manage external partnerships.
Serve as administrative lead in the absence of the Principal.
Lead and participate in appropriate staff meetings and training.
Provide professional development and programmatic supports for teachers and staff on evidence-based strategies to develop trusting, inclusive, and collaborative relationships with families and community members.

Family and Community Engagement

Develop and strengthen relationships with community-based organizations and government agencies.
Partner with school site leadership to increase and strengthen family support services, family engagement initiatives including English Learner Advisory Committee, School Site Council, and community building.
Communicate with parents to better serve students and garner support from community groups and leaders.
Participate in Aspire’s Regional Community Schools Advisory Group.

Student Life & Culture

Implement, model, and enforce policies and practices related to student discipline and Aspire cultural norms.
Participate and lead parent conferences involving matters related to discipline and attendance.
Document, manage, and report on student discipline data.
Oversee and develop student mediation/conflict resolution programs.
Respond to and participate in complaints or investigations of student misbehavior.
Provide superv