Position Type

Dean of Students

Position Classification

Non-Exempt

Salary

The annual pay range for this position is $55,000 - $70,000.00. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. We expect this position to be hired in the following target hiring range $55,000-$70,000.

Job Location

Hybrid - 7034 E Court St, Davison MI 48423

Overview

Reimagine Education, LLC is a privately-owned management company for Michigan International Prep School, a publicly funded Cyber Charter School.

Philosophy

At Michigan International Prep School, we want our students to pursue what makes them different. No two people are identical, and it doesn’t make sense to treat them like they are. That’s why we create a unique learning pathway for every MIPS learner, built around their talents, interests, location, and schedule. Students are first in our school.

Position Description

Reimagine Education, LLC is seeking a dedicated and student-centered Dean of Students to support the academic success and increase engagement of students at Michigan International Prep School (MIPS). This role requires the Dean of Students to manage and oversee students' engagement with both academics and staff, execute the K-12 Truancy Procedures outlined by administration, including filing and appearing in court if needed, as well as proactively identifying students who are at risk of violating academic and engagement policy and expectations. . The Dean of Students serves as both proactive engagement support as well as reactive engagement and academic support for the Academic Support and Engagement Team, teachers, mentors, and administration. This position reports to the Secondary Principal.

Qualifications

● Bachelors Degree or higher (Meeting Highly Qualified Status) Necessary Skills

● Experience with substitute teaching and/or tutoring (preferred)

● Experience with online school platforms

● Familiarity with state and local truancy policy

● Background in education as teacher, mentor, or administrator

● Ability to handle multiple tasks at once in an effective manner

● Works well with a team

● Effective in managing multiple students of varying ages and academic abilities

● Very strong customer service skills and strong communicator

● Maintain a positive “can do” attitude

● Face challenges with students and have a mindset that every student is different and their education should be personalized to them. No student will slip through the cracks

● A pleasant personality and positive attitude toward working with administration, staff, and parents.

● Build a village around the students and families

● Be a self-starter and an independent thinker

● Technological skills, computer knowledge and ability to rapidly adapt to new technology (Chrome, Google, and etc)

Essential Duties

● Oversee, manage, and apply K-12 Truancy Triggers and Policy

● Manage and oversee K-12 Tier 4 (Truant) students in the ASE process

● Support teachers in verification, recording, and application of Academic Integrity Policy

● Meet with parents of habitual violators of the Academic Integrity Policy

● Support the ASE Director in Tier 3 meetings

● Proactively monitor the Top 100, connecting with students or parents of students each week, identifying specific strategies to help students get off the Top 100, and connecting students with appropriate student supports

● Create a welcoming environment, fostering personalized learning, respect, and communication among students, teachers, caretakers, coaches, school administration and themselves. .

● Displays understanding of student differences and applies this knowledge to coordinate the necessary support among the staff.

● Work within the escalation matrix established by the SBW Team

● Coordinates meetings between teachers, caretakers and school administration, as needed, to discuss students who are in escalation, set goals and establish a timeline for improvement

● Help students to build soft skills including communication, time management, goal setting, good habits, and self-reflection

● Keep detailed records and notes of communication with students and families

● Help students find their “Pathway” and electives that help them develop towards their future plan

● Build rapport with students’ parents to help them be part of the “Village” for the student

● Attend all required meetings including Professional Development and staff meetings

● Carry out other duties and obligations that are determined to facilitate the school’s mission, goals, standards, and Education Program

● Employee must honor written Board Policies and Administrative Regulations

● Employee must be able to stand for a minimum of 30 minutes at a time

● Employee must be able to lift 25lbs

● Employee must be able to sit in chair for long intervals

● All other roles and responsibilities commensurate with the job

Required Documents

All applicants are required to submit a completed application, cover letter, and resume.

Reimagine Education, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The position is subject to Reimagine Education, LLC policy, rules, and regulations. As Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, It is the policy of the Michigan International Prep School and Reimagine Education, LLC that no person shall on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age or disability be excluded from participation and be denied the benefits, or be subjected to discrimination under program or activity and in employment, further Reimagine Education, LLC strictly adheres to the provision of Title VI of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and all Michigan Department of Education policies and regulations prohibiting discrimination.

Benefits

● 401(k)
● Dental insurance
● Health insurance
● Life insurance
● Vision insurance