Summer Academy High School Dean of Students

Summer Academy High School Dean of Students

We empower and equip first-generation college students in Durham Public Schools, their families, and educators to become the leaders that will transform our city. Together, we’re creating a Durham where all students succeed.

As a result of structural racism, poverty and other systemic injustices, we acknowledge that first generation college-bound students face significant personal and institutional obstacles to educational success. We want to change the odds for children in our community.

The Work: Our Summer Academy staff are excited to facilitate learning and create an environment for students to succeed.

We are hiring staff to work in our 5 week Summer Academy program, providing academic enrichment and structured new experiences. At Summer Academy, we are committed to helping our students feel success and growth by providing thoughtful, intentional academic experiences, and sharing our own excitement around academic content.

Thank you for your interest in becoming the Summer Academy High School Program Dean of Students!

The Summer Academy High School Program Dean of Students will work closely with the Student U Summer Academy Leadership Team to plan, prepare and implement the High School Summer Academy Program. The Dean of Students will meet with the High School Program Team to co-plan upcoming events, discuss and manage student attendance, and manage student discipline processes and procedures. The Dean of Students, along with the High School Program Assistant, will also assist with providing support with the day-to-day logistics of the Summer Academy programming.

The ideal candidate for this role will have experience working with youth, planning and coordinating youth programs, experience in restorative practices, and a belief in Student U’s mission and values.

Pre-Summer Job Responsibilities (~50 hours total)

In collaboration with the Summer Academy Leadership team, more specifically the High School Program Manager and High School Program Assistant, the Dean of Students will:

• Attend all pre-summer trainings
• Attend Teacher Orientation ( 2 weeks)
• Works with the High School Team and Summer Academy Leadership Team to establish a safe and secure learning environment for students. The team will develop plans for emergency situations
• Participate in the planning and implementation of pre-Summer Academy Student U-wide events (ex. Teacher Orientation, Family Day, etc)
• Support the High School Team with communication to students and families regarding Summer Academy
• Work with Program Team to structure the Summer Academy Culture & Events
• Participate in Summer Academy planning meetings & regular check-ins with the Summer Academy Leadership Team, especially the Associate Director of High School Programming and the High School Program Coordinator.

During Summer Academy

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in the planning and implementation of Summer Academy Student U-wide events (ex. College Day, Spirit Week, Brill Bash, etc)
• Create/Adjust/Edit lesson plans for non-instructional time, Meet and Greets, that builds positive culture, college readiness and promotes Student U core values.
• Track daily attendance, report absences to the HS Program Team, and problem solve solutions
• Provide additional supervision throughout the day
• With a restorative lens, the Dean of Students will help establish a student culture where diversity is encouraged and where students learn to respect differences, take responsibility for their actions, and exercise leadership
• Partner with the HIgh School Program Manager and other high school program members to develop and administer disciplinary procedures in accordance with Student U’s policies and reflects our restorative practices
• Partner with the High School Program Manager and other high school program members to respond to and resolve parent and student concerns and complaints.
• Supervise students on campus before and after school(if needed); monitors students and staff during lunch, club time, and homeroom
• Perform High School teacher observations on a…