Dean of Students - The Rhoades School

Dean of Students

The Rhoades School (#1061), 141 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, Encinitas, California, United States of America
Req #7800

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Spring Education Group is a multi-brand education network of superior private school institutions spanning infant care through high school. The network (currently composed of approximately 220 schools) brings together some of the best private school programs in the country, with proven track records educating children through unique and carefully crafted curricula.

A school for gifted learners, The Rhoades School has offered a dynamic educational journey of discovery and exploration for students for over 40 years in the Encinitas, CA area. Our culture of support and academic rigor provides a unique atmosphere for teachers to guide intellectually curious, creative, and eager students in new academic challenges and opportunities. Careers at The Rhoades School include early childhood, elementary, and middle school teaching, before and after school activities, summer camp, and administrative roles with the support of our parent company, Spring Education Group.

What We Offer
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time employees including:

• Pay range: $72,000 - $77,000 per year


• Health, vision, and dental benefits


• Paid holidays and sick days


• 401(k) plan with company match


• Employee Referral Bonus


• Student Tuition Discount

About the Role
The Dean of Students is responsible for supporting efforts to build and maintain a positive, achievement-oriented school culture. This includes managing student behavior programs, fostering respectful relationships with students and families, and partnering with the administration to provide academic and behavioral support. The Dean works closely with the Principal and other campus administrators to assist with school management, ensuring the overall well-being of the students and the community.

• Collaborate with the Principal to ensure consistent communication about school issues and solutions.


• Assist with classroom and playground observations and student behavior management.


• Apply conflict resolution strategies to manage and de-escalate situations within the school environment.


• Organize and review student assessments and progress reports to track academic and behavioral performance.


• Coordinate academic and behavioral support for students.


• Maintain student discipline records and ensure appropriate follow-up.


• Communicate with parents about student performance, conduct, and academic support plans.


• Help plan school events and create school schedules.


• Oversee student supervision and safety, including Before and After Care programs.


• Participate in faculty and staff meetings to address school culture and operational concerns.


• Support the admissions team by participating in admissions events.


• Perform additional duties as needed to support the school and administrative team.

• Education & Credentials
  
  
  
  • Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university required.
  
  
  • Minimum of 3 years of classroom teaching experience.
  
  
  • Teaching Credential preferred.
  
  
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and technology tools for communication and administration.
  
  
  
  


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  Abilities
  
  
  
  • Organization: Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and maintain order.
  
  
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    Conflict Resolution: Effectively manage and de-escalate situations, mediating conflicts where necessary.
    
  
  
  • Detail-Oriented: Ability to focus on small details in tasks and projects.
  
  
  • Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with students, parents, and staff.
  
  
  • Accountability: Take responsibility for work, build trust, and accept constructive feedback.
  
  
  • Cooperation: Work effectively in teams and support group efforts to meet school objectives.
  
  
  • Efficiency: Prioritize tasks and manage day-to-day responsibilities effectively.
  
  
  
  

The Dean of Students may be required to work beyond regular school hours, including nights and weekends.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.

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  Pay Type
  Salary
  
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  Employment Indicator
  Full Time
  
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  Min Hiring Rate
  $72,000.00
  
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  Max Hiring Rate
  $77,000.00
  
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  Required Education
  Master’s Degree