Dean of Scholars Associate

SCHOOL YEAR – NON-INSTRUCTIONAL. Denver, Colorado.

Behavioral Support (Behavioral Interventionist, Dean of Scholars Associate)

Building a foundation of skills, knowledge and character, University Prep educates every K‑5 scholar for a four‑year college degree and life of opportunity.

“We have been a part of the University Prep family from the beginning. Over the past school years, I've been so proud to see my child grow, learn, and get the support that I feel every child should receive.” – U Prep Parent

• Vision – you can only dream as far as you can see; we ensure all of our students see what’s truly possible.
• Academics – academic excellence for every child sits at the center of our work.
• Character – a focus on growing good students and good people is at the heart of our mission.

• You’re mission and values-driven; you are committed to educational equity for all children and align with the core values of University Prep.
• You love working with people and proactively communicate with new people, which gives you energy.
• You carry deep humility while remaining results-oriented; you are open to new ideas and approaches while keeping the end goal in sight.
• You never give up; you take on challenges and find a way to reach the finish line.
• You communicate effectively with others; both your verbal and written communication skills are exceptional and you balance listening and talking so others feel heard and informed.

• Work closely with the Dean of Scholars and the school‑based team to create a consistent, focused, joyful and safe learning environment for all children.
• Support all team members and scholars in rolling out consistent school‑wide systems, procedures and routines.
• Communicate regularly and proactively with scholars, families and staff.
• Work alongside teachers to implement tiered behavioral interventions that help children further access grade‑level learning.
• Model and support others in executing the school’s full Positive Behavioral Intervention & Supports (PBIS) system, ensuring its consistency and efficacy across the building.
• Directly support the process for scholar ‘resets’ when they need time and space outside of class to reach a calm and focused state, including overseeing a calm‑down process, reflection time, skill practice, and supporting restorative work needed to re‑enter the classroom in a healthy state.
• Assist in running In School Suspensions (ISS) when needed to keep scholars on a positive path to classroom re‑entry.
• Assist in data collection and implementation of individual student behavior plans.
• Assist the Dean of Scholars and school‑based leadership team with data input, ensuring records are thorough and current for analysis and decision‑making.
• Collaborate with other staff members and actively participate in all professional development and learning opportunities.
• Engage in regular meetings with the Dean of Scholars, receiving in‑the‑moment and after‑the‑fact feedback to drive improved practices.
• Support during transitions and school‑wide daily activities (breakfast, lunch, recess, dismissal) to keep school culture healthy and living the values at all times.
• Participate in additional activities including field trips, intensive academic support sessions, and other required programs throughout the year.
• Complete all administrative requirements before given deadlines.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team (SPED, service providers, psych‑therapists) to build and maintain plans for scholars with 504s, IEPs, etc.
• Commit to becoming NCI Trained to assist scholars in crisis and to use all physical interventions safely and transferably.

• Full commitment to, belief in, and alignment with the mission and vision of University Prep.
• Full commitment to the organization’s core values and identity statement.
• Unyielding optimism that children can perform at or above grade level regardless of their starting point.
• Strong communication skills with adults and children, including across differences.
• Demonstration of cultural competence and a willingness to continue growing.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional time and task…