Dean of Scholars
About us
The Lincoln Academy is a free K4-12 public charter school located in Beloit, Wisconsin, and serves over 700 scholars.
The Lincoln Academy has three pillars - Academic Rigor, Character Development, and Career Exploration.
Academic Rigor: We will ensure all scholars are prepared with foundational skills. This will be accomplished through specifically designed curriculum, interventions, enrichment, blended learning opportunities, strong professional development, coaching, and a growth mindset expectation.
Character Development: A strong emphasis on character development and citizenship will build our school culture. Civic responsibility, service learning, and community outreach will play an important role in developing character in our scholars. Restorative Practices and Character Strong for character education will guide The Lincoln Academy in a joyous, collaborative, and healthy school environment where all scholars thrive.
Career Exploration: Career exploration will begin in K4, and scholars will develop an Individualized Learning Plan by 8th grade to help guide them in their course selections in high school. Scholars will set career goals and be fully prepared to graduate high school. They will be able to have choices to enroll in a 2 or 4 year college or technical school, enlist in the armed forces, or be employed in a living-wage job.
Vision: The Lincoln Academy will be the premier K4-12 school in the state of Wisconsin providing college and career pathways for scholars to lead happy, choice-filled lives. We are committed to an equitable environment with rigorous instruction, joyous interactions, and strong community partnerships.
Values:
Children First - Every decision we make is in the best interest of the scholars we serve. We are completely focused on their education and their well-being and we always act accordingly.
Trusting Community - We model and expect transparency, honesty, open communication and respect to collaborate with one another and push each other to always be our best.
Get it Done - We are fiercely determined to do whatever it takes to ensure scholars reach their goals. Innovation and productivity will drive our quest.
Find the Joy - The work is challenging. And in the face of those challenges, we choose joy. We choose positivity. We choose to find the wins. We choose to lift each other up.
Community Focus -We work alongside our families and community partners to build alliances that afford our scholars unique learning opportunities. Shared voices will be honored and help us grow.
Job Description
The dean of scholars is the person responsible for assisting the school principal in overall administration of the school culture and daily operations. It is the expectation that this individual will work with the colleagues, parents, and scholars to create a school environment that is focused on academic achievement, character and success beyond high school. TLA is a school where scholars and families are supported, while maintaining high expectations for all. The dean of scholars is expected to fully embrace the school’s methodology and uphold the high expectations of The Lincoln Academy. The dean of scholars will support an equitable environment with rigorous instruction, joyous interactions, and strong community partnerships. Though it is impossible to list all roles the dean of scholars will fill, specific job responsibilities include:
Essential Functions:
Oversight of culture, connections and joy at TLA
Ensure strong implementation of classroom culture coaching model
Prepare and lead all quarterly incentives
Manage all homework infractions, clubs and incentives
Create and lead all grade band assemblies
Manage and ensure attendance notifications
Coordinate with Scholar Support Services to support scholars
Supervise entry, dismissal, lunch and recess
Develop proactive interventions and create natural consequences when appropriate
Support staff with challenging behaviors
Daily check-ins with staff and scholars
Oversight and implementation of uniform infractions
Manage and ensure all discipline notifications
Review handbook and suggest any adjustments yearly regarding culture
Lead character strong, restorative practices, RAP and team building sessions in August Academy
Help develop and support PD/weekly staff meetings
Oversight of all school drills, fire, tornado, lock-downs
Create and co-lead Friday assemblies
Lead CST2 Interventions
Recess/Weather monitoring and communication with staff
School television monitor weekly updates
Character Strong leadership, training and ownership
Manage and monitor scholars of concern with a focus on prevention for behaviors
IEP/504 support and participate in requested meetings
Oversight of discipline and parent contacts
Problem solving for scholars of concern and supporting families with ideas and communication
Supervise athletic events
Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment
Staffing evaluations and meetings
Support organization and supervision of dances, recreation night, performances and other events
Other duties as requested
Skills/Attributes:
Thorough knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in the administration and supervision of character development programs in the school
Skill in oral and written communications
Ability to motivate others to reach their fullest potential
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school staff, parents, scholars, and community partners
Alignment with The Lincoln Academy’s vision and values
Strong people skills and leadership ability to develop a team environment
Belief in maintaining the bar for educational equity for learners at every ability level
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting with high expectations
Demonstrated professionalism and integrity
Strong critical thinking skills and strategic problem solving skills
An ability and passion to work with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds
A joyous attitude and drive for personal excellence
Strong organizational skills and ability to adapt to change quickly and efficiently
Interpersonal skills that encompass strong relationship building and communication
Ability to use technology and data to drive toward exceptional outcomes for scholars
Demonstrated strong work ethic
Adaptability in working with various age groups ranging from 4 year-old Kindergarten to high school
Commitment to professional growth and personal development
Requirements
Education
Master’s degree and Administrative license
Experience
Administrative experience and teaching in an urban setting preferred
Licensing
WI DPI Teacher and Administrator License
Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting Certification and CPI Certification required annually before first day with scholars
Physical Demands/Working Conditions: The majority of this job involves walking, sitting or standing necessary to observe classroom and school activities, mostly indoors. The ability to physically perform the duties and work in the school setting is required. Some conditions include:
Must be able to stand up to 2 hours instructing staff or instructing a classroom of learners
Must be able to sit and look at a computer monitor, using a keyboard/mouse and typing for up to 2 hours at a time
Must be able to lift up to 25lbs on a frequent basis
May be required to lift and position scholars with physical disabilities; control behavior through physical restraint; and assist non ambulatory scholars.
The Lincoln Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type protected by federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.