DEAN OF STUDENT CULTURE
Harmony Public Schools, Houston, TX, United States
JOB GOAL: Responsible for assisting the principal to provide the instructional, cultural and administrative leadership necessary for addressing student achievement, student safety and well‑being, social‑emotional learning, school discipline and overall school effectiveness to create a strong culture for learning.
Position Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum 2 years of teaching experience in PK‑12 setting
Master’s Degree (preferred)
Duties and Responsibilities
Understands and supports the mission, vision and values of Harmony Public Schools.
Obtains Danielson certification within 3 months of the first day in the assignment.
Serves as the member of the Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) at the assigned school in implementing instructional.
Practices That Include
Leading and facilitating a learning culture among teachers and staff
Leading and facilitating campus wide data meetings
Observing and overseeing team data meetings
Conducting annual formal teacher observations and walkthroughs
Using observation‑feedback cycles to provide ongoing coaching to teachers
Planning and co‑facilitating campus professional learning (PL) meetings
Planning with PLC leaders
Modeling implementation of key Arc of the Year instructional techniques
Creating and implementing campus improvement plan (CIP)
Supporting teachers in microcredential progress
Providing periodic feedback to district and network leadership teams about instructional programs
Creating and collecting implementation artifacts for bright spots
Assists with development and implementation of the master schedule and student schedules.
Oversees curricular and assessment activities for special programs including SPED, Dyslexia, Section 504, ESL, and GT
Implements and reviews data related to common assessments such as district assessments and NWEA MAP
Oversees academic intervention programs campus‑wide, supports teachers with intervention strategies, and periodically monitors intervention data with teacher follow‑ups
Remains abreast of current curriculum trends, instructional strategies, practices, developments, instructional materials and related governmental procedures and guidelines
Coordinates with district personnel, parents and staff planning for an orderly opening of school.
Develops and implements teacher orientations.
Plans, coordinates and follows up school academic teams/competitions.
Implements/oversees T‑STEM blueprint implementation.
Follows up lesson plans, curriculum/scope and sequence
Oversees PBLs and other projects.
Coordinates implementation of instructional software programs and goal‑setting process for teachers and students
Works collaboratively with parents, school, and community committees on all school related matters.
Develops guidelines for proper student conduct and implementing disciplinary procedures and policies that ensure a safe and orderly environment at the assigned school.
Establishes clear expectations, systems and routines for behaviors, including social and emotional supports
Leads strategies to proactively provide and coordinate student support services
Supervises teacher classroom management.
Trains staff on student code of conduct and implementation of discipline.
Maintains records of disciplinary actions taken to ensure that the student code of conduct is administered properly.
Communicates with parents and key stakeholders regarding student discipline and safety.
Maintains a safe and orderly school environment.
Monitors the school ground actively for safety checks.
Monitors student attendance and truancy, recruitment, enrollment, and retention activities
Oversees the work of assigned support staff and conducts their performance appraisals
Establishes and implements a plan for social‑emotional learning across the school aligned with HPS priorities
Leads Character School application and designation process at the state and national level
Establishes a professional rapport with students, parents, staff, and community
Uses appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement
Assists in recruiting, selecting, and retaining highly effective teachers and staff
Attends meetings, conferences, and workshops.
Models personal commitment to developing self and others
Displays the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents, and school personnel.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of curriculum, assessments, instructional practices, classroom management, school culture, social‑emotional learning programs, district policies and procedures.
Ability to receive, internalize, and implement feedback from multiple sources.
Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
Ability to use computer including software, databases used by the district, spreadsheet and word‑processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone.
Ability to analyze data and generate reports.
Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem‑solving skills.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
Light Work: may require occasional light lifting.
Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.
Position is in office setting and may involve prolonged work at a desk in one location.
Moderate travel is required.
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Position Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum 2 years of teaching experience in PK‑12 setting
Master’s Degree (preferred)
Duties and Responsibilities
Understands and supports the mission, vision and values of Harmony Public Schools.
Obtains Danielson certification within 3 months of the first day in the assignment.
Serves as the member of the Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) at the assigned school in implementing instructional.
Practices That Include
Leading and facilitating a learning culture among teachers and staff
Leading and facilitating campus wide data meetings
Observing and overseeing team data meetings
Conducting annual formal teacher observations and walkthroughs
Using observation‑feedback cycles to provide ongoing coaching to teachers
Planning and co‑facilitating campus professional learning (PL) meetings
Planning with PLC leaders
Modeling implementation of key Arc of the Year instructional techniques
Creating and implementing campus improvement plan (CIP)
Supporting teachers in microcredential progress
Providing periodic feedback to district and network leadership teams about instructional programs
Creating and collecting implementation artifacts for bright spots
Assists with development and implementation of the master schedule and student schedules.
Oversees curricular and assessment activities for special programs including SPED, Dyslexia, Section 504, ESL, and GT
Implements and reviews data related to common assessments such as district assessments and NWEA MAP
Oversees academic intervention programs campus‑wide, supports teachers with intervention strategies, and periodically monitors intervention data with teacher follow‑ups
Remains abreast of current curriculum trends, instructional strategies, practices, developments, instructional materials and related governmental procedures and guidelines
Coordinates with district personnel, parents and staff planning for an orderly opening of school.
Develops and implements teacher orientations.
Plans, coordinates and follows up school academic teams/competitions.
Implements/oversees T‑STEM blueprint implementation.
Follows up lesson plans, curriculum/scope and sequence
Oversees PBLs and other projects.
Coordinates implementation of instructional software programs and goal‑setting process for teachers and students
Works collaboratively with parents, school, and community committees on all school related matters.
Develops guidelines for proper student conduct and implementing disciplinary procedures and policies that ensure a safe and orderly environment at the assigned school.
Establishes clear expectations, systems and routines for behaviors, including social and emotional supports
Leads strategies to proactively provide and coordinate student support services
Supervises teacher classroom management.
Trains staff on student code of conduct and implementation of discipline.
Maintains records of disciplinary actions taken to ensure that the student code of conduct is administered properly.
Communicates with parents and key stakeholders regarding student discipline and safety.
Maintains a safe and orderly school environment.
Monitors the school ground actively for safety checks.
Monitors student attendance and truancy, recruitment, enrollment, and retention activities
Oversees the work of assigned support staff and conducts their performance appraisals
Establishes and implements a plan for social‑emotional learning across the school aligned with HPS priorities
Leads Character School application and designation process at the state and national level
Establishes a professional rapport with students, parents, staff, and community
Uses appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement
Assists in recruiting, selecting, and retaining highly effective teachers and staff
Attends meetings, conferences, and workshops.
Models personal commitment to developing self and others
Displays the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents, and school personnel.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of curriculum, assessments, instructional practices, classroom management, school culture, social‑emotional learning programs, district policies and procedures.
Ability to receive, internalize, and implement feedback from multiple sources.
Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
Ability to use computer including software, databases used by the district, spreadsheet and word‑processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone.
Ability to analyze data and generate reports.
Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem‑solving skills.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
Light Work: may require occasional light lifting.
Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.
Position is in office setting and may involve prolonged work at a desk in one location.
Moderate travel is required.
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