Job Description:

Salem Academy Charter School (SACS) is a nationally ranked urban charter school north of Boston offering a rigorous college preparatory program to nearly 500 students in grades 6-12. For 17 years, SACS has been committed to serving the diverse population of Salem through a unique integration of rigorous college preparatory classes with service to the community.Salem Academy is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We seek to support a faculty and staff that reflects the rich diversity of our student body, creating a culture and environment where diverse perspectives, ideas, and identities are valued and integrated into our way of working and educating students. We welcome all applicants who believe that all young people are entitled to an excellent, college-preparatory education. Ideal candidates will have experience fostering effective inclusion practices and a safe, positive, and respectful class and school culture. Candidates should be passionate about SACS's mission and vision and have a proven track record of achieving academic success with a diverse student body. POSITION SUMMARYThe Assistant Dean of Students (ADOS) is responsible for promoting and sustaining a safe and supportive school culture that enables students to reach high academic expectations and develop strong character. The Assistant Dean is responsible for fostering a highly respectful school culture and for providing staff with the needed tools and support to consistently implement positive behavior interventions and support (PBIS). The Assistant Dean is also responsible for implementing our Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Curriculums in grades 6-12, processing behavioral incidents, tracking and managing data related to student behavior, and communicating effectively with students, staff, and families.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESIn collaboration with the Dean of Students, the Assistant Dean of Students will ensure the effective implementation of Salem Academy's Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS). These responsibilities include, but are not limited to: working with staff, students, and families to promote a safe and supportive school cultureworking with the Executive Director, Principals, and Dean of Students to provide staff training on policies and procedures regarding behavior and cultureactively monitor student behavior in common areas throughout the dayensuring that Positive Behavior Supports are implemented effectivelycommunicating with families and staff regarding behavior incidentsoversees the day-day-day logistics of the internal and external mentorship programssupervising restorative circles, reflection rooms, and detention when necessaryadministering behavior plans and other supports as neededreporting all incidents of bullying and harassment as stated in the Bullying Prevention and Intervention PlanSalem Academy Charter School is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Salem Academy staff represent a diversity of racial, socio-economic, gender, religious, and national identities.