ABOUT US

 

Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Schools (www.freedomprep.org) comprise a high-performing PreK-12 charter school network in Memphis, TN. Our mission is to prepare all students in grades K-12 to excel in college and in life. We accomplish our mission through providing a highly structured, academically rigorous environment where students master core subjects, develop advanced academic skills, and demonstrate the school’s core values of: Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Excellence, and Community.

Freedom Preparatory Academy was established in August of 2009 with a class of nearly 100 6th graders. We now serve nearly 1,800 students in grades PreK-12. In 2019, as we celebrate our 10^th year of providing a quality education for students in low-income/underserved communities, we are proud to see our students exceed local and state averages in Math and local averages in English language arts. We have received numerous awards year after year for being one of the top schools for growth in the city and state of TN. In 2018, 100% of our 2^nd graduating class were accepted to four-year colleges and universities!

We have three core beliefs that drive our mission: Every child deserves the right to a high-quality public education, a foundation in character development is essential, and direct exposure to an array of opportunities and experiences provides each child with the self-confidence and social knowledge to compete globally.

 

 

JOB TITLE:                                    FPA HS Dean of Students

ACCOUNTABILITY:                                Head of School

SCHOOL YEAR:                                       2020-2021

 

 

POSITION SUMMARY

The primary role of the Dean of Students is to support the Academy’s students and families through effective and constant communication, dissemination of information, and fair enforcement of school policies and procedures.

 

JOB EXPECTATIONS

The Dean of Students is responsible for creating and implementing a strong high school student and family culture.  The Dean of Students is also responsible for handling student needs, building and maintaining parent relationships, and developing the character of our students.  The Dean of Students is an important member of the leadership team.

 

Below are some of the leadership characteristics the Dean of Students will be expected to exhibit.

 

• Embody the characteristics that the school values, especially perseverance, social responsibility, and professionalism
• Provide all relevant data, reports and information to the leadership team
• Sustain and monitor a safe, orderly, disciplined culture of high academic and behavioral standards
• Provide all relevant documentation and reporting to the rest of the Leadership Team
• Communicate with families on a regular and consistent basis
• Assist in the development of structures and systems to assist in building consistency within the school
• Lead community meetings, school culture meetings, and other committees
• Provide specific professional development to the rest of the faculty when appropriate
• Develop school-wide incentive systems and programs to support student culture

 

In addition to the above expectations, the Dean of Students will also be expected to carry some specific leadership duties.

 

• Coordinate disciplinary systems including detention, in-school suspensions, and paychecks
• Evaluate behavior through detailed data analysis of student and teacher performance on a wide variety of metrics and present the data to school constituencies in an easily accessible format
• Provide the necessary support to faculty so that they can help administer the school’s policies
• Prepare and submit timely reports and evaluations to all funding sources and external agencies
• Organize and coordinate trips for each prospective grade level
• Oversee Detention

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

 

• A minimum of two years of teaching experience is required
• Strong commitment to the mission and vision of the Academy
• Experienced in education, strategic planning, and communication techniques
• Experience with youth programs, successfully working with urban youth
• Motivational and energetic leader who is committed to excellence
• Unwavering in pursuit of excellence even in the face of difficult opposition and challenge
• Teaching or administrative experience in urban areas with marked success, and quantifiable and objective student performance gains that surpass state averages
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of people
• Analytical problem-solver and solutions-oriented strategic thinker who has overcome difficult organizational challenges 
• Exceptional public speaker and writer
• Professional demeanor, strong work ethic, detail-driven work style with excellent organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, delegate, and lead by example
• Three to five years of urban teaching and educational leadership experience is preferred
• Masters level advanced degree preferred

 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

START DATE
An exceptional candidate will assume a full time role no later than July 1, 2020.