Discipline Specialist

SCHOOL YEAR ROLE WHO WE ARE

At Tulsa Honor Academy (THA), we are on a mission to equip all scholars with the academic skills, content knowledge, and ethical character required for college graduation and life success.

We believe ALL scholars, regardless of race, background, income or ability, can achieve at high levels. We work relentlessly to ensure 100% of scholars are on a path to go to and graduate from a college of their choice, beginning in the fifth grade.

Opening our doors in 2015 with 92 fifth grade scholars, THA will grow to serve over 1,400 scholars in grades 5-12 across our two campuses in the  academic year.

When you join the THA Familia, you are joining a team with an unwavering commitment to ensuring scholars in our community have access to a high‑quality, college preparatory education. One that is focused on developing successful college graduates who will become well‑rounded, engaged individuals who will transform their communities.

Candidates must share our unshakeable belief that all scholars can achieve when given the opportunity. Sound like you?

• firm believer that all scholars can go to and graduate from college
• demonstrates determination and knows that the work is hard, but worth it
• display humility through consistent self‑reflection, problem solving and implementation of feedback
• believes in team first and knows success is not defined by individuals, but by the team itself
• demonstrates a commitment to structure, knowing that school‑wide systems are critical elements of our scholars’ success
• proactive communicator who does so clearly and concisely with scholars, families and staff
• nerdy about ensuring scholars have access to rigorous academic instruction, including deep and complex content
• desires to be in the trenches with us and our kids and can engage and motivate diverse stakeholders
• goal‑oriented and sets meaningful, ambitious goals and achieves success despite potential obstacles or setbacks
• hungry for more and has a deep desire to be an expert in their field
• display grit when the work is hard and utilizes ingenuity, resourcefulness and tenacity to tackle complex problems to achieve our mission

As a Discipline Specialist at Tulsa Honor Academy, you will support in cultivating school‑wide classroom cultures built on strong structures, communication and lasting relationships. You will grow as a passionate and constant team member who thrives on feedback, enjoys regular coaching with our Assistant Principal of Culture/ Director of Scholar Intervention, and nurtures a voracious appetite for professional development and consistent improvement.

Every day, you will contribute to the education and well‑being of our scholars.

• Develop a palpably positive school climate with frequent and authentic instances of shared smiling, laughter and enthusiasm where joy is deeply rooted in achievement, the content, and team/individual successes.
• Believe that scholar actions and mindsets stem from teacher actions and mindsets.

• Display that you value risk‑taking, especially when the work is challenging. Expect all scholars to attempt all work, take academic risks, and learn from their mistakes.

• Sweat the small stuff by developing strong systems and structures to support academic achievement.
• Believe that scholars want and need to be held to a higher standard and that scholars are capable of making good choices.
• Teach and enforce school‑wide systems, rules and consequences, disciplinary codes, and rewards at all times.
• Know that warm and strict are not opposites.

• Value parents as our partners.
• Model what we expect because we know adults drive culture.
• Believe in an all‑hands‑on‑deck mentality.

• Gain energy from the feedback cycle, not lose it.
• Look in the mirror rather than point out the window.
• Use feedback to make productive changes in performance.

• Ensure our community is an inclusive and safe place.

• Developing rigorous instructional materials.
• Supporting teammates, families and scholars.
• Do whatever it takes to ensure…