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Lincoln Leadership Academy Charter School K-3 Assistant Dean of Student Affairs in Allentown, Pennsylvania
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Purpose: Assist the Dean of Student Affairs by managing behavior, attendance and social-emotional development for students in grades K-3. Focus on early childhood behavior interventions, parent communication and developmentally appropriate discipline. Key Responsibilities Behavior Support: Oversee classroom and recess behavior for primary students; implement positive behavior strategies and social-emotional learning programs; respond to referrals from teachers; investigate incidents; assign consequences consistent with school policy. Attendance and Truancy: Monitor attendance for K-3 students; communicate with families about absences; collaborate with teachers to support regular attendance. Family Partnerships. Develop strong relationships with parents/guardians; communicate regularly regarding student behavior and attendance; provide resources for behavior at home and coordinate parent meetings. Early Childhood Social--Emotional Learning: Collaborate with counselors and psychologists to implement programs that teach self-regulation, empathy and conflict resolution appropriate for young children. Coordination and Supervision: Work closely with the Dean and other assistant deans to ensure consistent expectations across grade bands; supervise recess duty, and hallway transitions. Qualifications: -Bachelor's degree in education, child development or related field. -Master's degree or certification in educational leadership preferred. -Minimum 3 years of experience working with early elementary students; experience with positive behavior supports and trauma-informed practices is strongly recommended. -Strong communication and family engagement skills; ability to work with diverse families. -Ability to remain calm and patient when working with young children and to model respectful behavior. Reports to: Dean of Student Affairs Term: 10 months