Dean of SEL and Community

Dean of SEL and Community

The Dean of SEL and Community will be responsible for leading DREAM’s social-emotional Learning Program at Highbridge Elementary School and driving the positive culture for the school community, staff, families and students. The ideal candidate is a reliable team player with deep expertise in and commitment to positive youth development and SEL.

• Serve as a member of the Middle/High School Leadership Teams.
• Supervise and provide professional development for Family Engagement Managers to ensure strong family partnership and satisfaction.
• Supervise school-based SEL Specialists to ensure high quality tier 1 and tier 2 SEL support and services, including conducting walkthroughs, reviewing student life data systems, collaborating with Leadership Team members and driving changes to improve student culture outcomes.
• Lead school-based community outreach initiatives such as school events, attendance support, and family support case management.
• Design and lead the execution of positive culture initiatives and systems to build a positive community among staff, families, and students, including community gatherings, family events, staff SEL, and student incentive systems.
• Lead execution of the SEL curriculum in Advisory, Homeroom, and SEL intervention that drives student social‑emotional development.
• Design lesson plans aligned with DREAM’s network SEL vision for teachers and SEL Specialists.
• Collaborate with Academic Deans to utilize student academic and social‑emotional learning achievement data to customize and improve instruction.
• Drive the execution of SEL data systems, including data administration, collection, analysis, continuous improvement, and action planning.
• Provide coaching and professional development for school staff to improve the execution of SEL programming (e.g., observation and feedback, whole group PD).
• Perform additional duties related to the running of the school as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in education, social work, youth development or a related field; advanced degree in an education field preferred.
• Minimum five years of experience working with and engaging youth, families, and teachers, with at least two years in a management role overseeing full‑time teams to outcomes.
• Successful experience in people management and/or coaching and leading professional development in large group, small group, and one‑on‑one settings.
• Strong track record of success and achievement orientation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong critical‑thinking skills, including the ability to independently solve problems.
• Desire to make a difference in the lives of students, families, and the community.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Self‑starter with the ability to innovate and think creatively.
• Deep embodiment of DREAM’s values of teamwork, diversity, integrity, and fun.
• Commitment to the mission and values of DREAM.

• In‑person work at the school site to manage the functioning of both the day school and Extended Learning program (through a rotating day of 9:00 am – 6:00 pm).
• Some additional early‑morning and/or evening work, for example on critical days such as state testing days, will be required.

• Flexible medical health plans subsidizing the majority of costs for the employee, spouse/domestic partner, and children.
• Choice among a variety of medical plans to suit the employee’s needs.
• Dental and vision plans.
• Disability benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Up to twelve weeks fully paid parental leave.
• Flexible spending account options.
• Pre‑tax commuter benefits (parking and transit).
• Fitness and entertainment discounts.
• Support through an employee assistance program (EAP).
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match starting at four percent after one year, with increases tied to tenure.
• Referral, performance, and tenure milestone bonuses.
• Discounted school meals through the in‑house Scratch Food Program.
• Tuition reimbursement support.
• Access to a professional development fund.
• School‑based…