Job Title: Dean of Students

23-24 School year / 12 mo / Full-time

OUR MISSION

Invictus Academy of Richmond prepares 100% of students in grades 7-12 to thrive in the colleges of their choice, solve relevant problems, and communicate with confidence.

OUR SCHOOL

Invictus Academy is an independent public charter school located in El Cerrito and we are seeking a Math Teacher to join our instructional team who believes deeply that the mission, model, and values at Invictus are driving improved and equitable educational outcomes for students.

Invictus creates joyful, rigorous classroom cultures where students understand the importance of the content they are learning, and how it connects to their everyday lives and ambitions. We work to ensure that in every lesson, the heavy lifting is done by our students.

We build trusting, authentic relationships with students, families, and colleagues. With these relationships as our foundation, we work closely with each other to support students in meeting the highest academic and behavior expectations. At Invictus, we are eager to learn about and implement restorative approaches to help students to be their best selves.

Invictus Academy of Richmond embodies humility and constantly strives to strengthen our knowledge, skills, and practice. We crave feedback and welcome opportunities to grow through observations, coaching meetings, and professional development.

We are fiercely solutions-oriented. We never shy away from a problem that we must solve to achieve our mission or improve how we accomplish our important work and always bring potential solutions to the table.

THE ROLE

Invictus Academy is an independent public charter school located in El Cerrito and we are seeking a Dean of Students to join our team who believes deeply that the mission, model, and values at Invictus are driving improved educational outcomes for students.

The Dean of Students plays an invaluable role in building the cultural and academic foundation of Invictus Academy. In close partnership with the Principal, the Dean of Students designs, executes, monitors, and continuously improves school culture systems, including parent involvement, discipline and restorative justice, and supporting teachers to create joyful, structured, and productive learning environments. The Dean of Students will lead staff professional development, interface with all members of the campus community, and be relied upon as a leader on campus.

IS THIS YOU?

To you, the “how” of what you do is just as important as the “what.” You build trusting, authentic relationships with students, families, and colleagues. You embody humility, take ownership for your continued growth, and crave feedback. You are also fiercely solutions- oriented. You never shy away from a problem and bring potential solutions to the table. You are highly reliable and collaborate closely with other school leaders in pursuit of our mission.

• Believe deeply in the Invictus Academy mission and vision
• Assume the best of students and staff, seek to understand others’ perspectives, and surface healthy conflict, respectfully, when needed
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students, parents, and staff through empathy and honest communication
• Thrive by getting and giving honest, direct, and frequent feedback
• Value diversity and are willing to step out of your comfort zone in service of students
• Assume best intentions of your community, including colleagues and students
• Make decisions based on rigorous analysis of data
• Respectfully surface conflict and disagreement when necessary
• Have at least two years of teaching experience, with school/teacher leadership experience preferred, and a track record of quantifiable and qualitative success
• Earned a Bachelor’s degree
• Possess strong attention to detail in all aspects of your work
• Maintain poise in a fast-paced, urgent environment
• Communicate clearly and confidently, both in speaking and writing
• Have knowledge and skill in reading and analyzing budgets

BENEFITS

Invictus Academy offers a competitive salary, health benefits plans for medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage for staff and their families, and retirement benefits. We offer paid time off for holidays and breaks.

Our 2022 Staff Well-Being Survey revealed that 100% of respondents feel motivated to learn new things at work. 100% of respondents feel that they have a strong support network at school and that their colleagues want them to succeed. 100% trust our school leadership team to do the right thing for students. Join us!

To learn more about Invictus please visit our website. You can find full job descriptions on our Current Openings page. For any questions about this position don't hesitate to reach out to Sara Parker.