2024-2025 Middle School Dean of Students

We know for certain that our greatest asset, and the thing that defines us and differentiates us, is our incredible mission-driven, hard-working, loving, “never surrender” team of educators.  They are the best of the best. Embracing the Milwaukee College Prep philosophy that children don’t fail; adults do — our educators deliver high quality rigorous instruction, which produces unmatched results and provides the foundation for our scholars to succeed in school and life. 

Our Dean of Students assumes primary responsibility for the culture of the school and school discipline. We want our scholars to love coming to school. It is the job of the Dean to work with the principal, teachers, parents, and students to create a school culture that is tight, focused, and positive. We expect our students to deeply respect both their peers and adults in the building, and take responsibility for their actions. The Dean is expected to fully inculcate him/herself in the school’s methodology and uphold the high expectations that are the cornerstones of our success. 

What you will do…

• Provide leadership to all staff and students in establishing a positive, structured, achievement-oriented, and fun school culture.
• Ensure that teachers set extremely high expectations and run their classes in accordance to the Milwaukee College Prep “Commitment to Excellence,” proactive skills curriculum and School Handbook.
• Coach teachers to improve their instructional practice, especially as it relates to issues of discipline, relationships with students, and school culture.
• Help plan and run annual month long (August) training of new staff and renewal for veteran staff.
• Seek opportunities locally and nationally with other high-performing/high-poverty elementary schools for continued growth of self, staff and students.
• Work to assure that teachers are abreast of and implementing best management practices.
• Work with Principal to conduct formal evaluations bi-yearly.
• Sit on hiring committee for teachers and educational assistants.
• Assist Principal in conducting weekly staff meetings.
• Conduct activities and conversations that help keep staff morale high.
• Observe and conference with each teacher at least once per month about classroom culture/management.
• Ensure that ALL students have excellent attendance and come to school on time; keeping extremely accurate attendance records and working aggressively with students and parents to ensure excellent attendance.
• Work with RTI team for students in need of behavioral interventions.
• Develop and implement a plan for the effective use of Monthly TRECK Value words and other behavioral systems.
• Serve as the point person for all discipline/culture issues; in this role, the deans are the primary contact person for discipline issues. Any acute discipline decisions will be made in collaboration with the Principal, if necessary.
• Is highly present and visible during school hours, relentlessly ensuring the school has an amazing school culture.
• Model the school’s proactive values and sets the standard for professional behavior, coordinating school culture messages at assemblies.
• Supervise breakfast, lunch entry, and dismissal, ensuring a great school culture at these times.
• Prepare and run assemblies daily.
• Ensure compliance with accurate records regarding attendance, discipline, tardies and life’s work.
• Support incentives for scholars and manage events such as school dances, school-wide challenges, etc.

What you should have…

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.
• Wisconsin teaching certification.
• A passion for education in Milwaukee.
• Absolute belief in every child’s ability to succeed and tenacity to ensure that success.
• Successful lead teaching experience in an urban environment preferred.
• Administrative and/or supervisory experience preferred.

Compensation

At Milwaukee College Prep we take care of our employees. We provide competitive salaries, and a full slate of benefits including full health, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with an optional 403b retirement plan. Perks include eligibility for bi-yearly performance-based bonuses, a plethora of professional development opportunities, and discounted child care with the YMCA. Vacation – 3 weeks between end of June and middle of July plus staff vacation days during school year (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, etc). 10 paid personal days per year.

Milwaukee College Prep is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment at our school. Milwaukee College Prep does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.