Dean of Culture
Description
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Mapleton Public Schools, Adams County District #1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, marital status, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities. Inquiries may be referred to the Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources, 7350 Broadway, Denver, CO 80221. (303) 853-1000, or the US Dept. of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 1961 Stout Street, Denver, CO 80204.
LICENSED VACANCY
Position is for the 2026-2027 school year
POSITION: Dean of Culture
LOCATION: 9100 Poze Blvd., Thornton, CO 80229- Achieve Academy
PAY RANGE: Licensed Salary Schedule, $60,004 - $124,634 Annual Salary
CALENDAR: 190 Days
REPORTS TO: School Director/Principal
SCHOOL DESIGN OVERVIEW:
Achieve Academy is a K-8 Expeditionary Learning (EL) school strongly rooted in Leadership. Through meaningful community relationships, intentional service-learning projects, and a focus on student voice, all students participate in opportunities to explore, embrace, and enhance their leadership skills. Students master standards through in-depth explorations of leadership characteristics, as active members of their community.
Achieve teachers and staff support a positive learning environment that engages and inspires students to take their learning to the next level. Students learn about empathy, responsibility, and curiosity, and connect their learning to the real world to become problem solvers and investigators.
To learn more about the school culture, please visit Achieve Academy.
WORK LIFE AND BENEFITS:
In Mapleton, we believe you deserve every opportunity to maximize your unique potential. We offer a comprehensive benefits package focused on choice, quality, and value. To learn more about any one of the benefits and advantages of being a part of the Mapleton family, please visit our Benefits page.
SUMMARY:
The Dean of Culture is a member of a school-based team whose focus is on developing systems for school staff to implement strategies and programs designed to create and maintain a positive and healthy culture and climate in the K-8 grade levels. The Dean of Culture supports learning and high expectations by supporting a process to eliminate/minimize disruptive and negative behaviors and replacing them with positive behaviors and actions. The Dean of Culture provides information, guidance, training, and assistance to school-based teams through observations, consultation, side-by-side collaboration, data collection, and action.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in education, Special Education, Human Growth & Development, Social Work, Psychology, Behavioral Sciences, or another related field.
Colorado teaching license in Education, Special Education, or Special Services required.
At least three years' experience working with children; experience working with an adolescent population preferred.
Experience with coaching and mentoring students; K-8 experience preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership & Collaboration:
Actively collaborate with teachers, support staff, and administrators to ensure consistent expectations and proactive systems
Lead and participate in meetings focused on school culture, behavior, and SEL
Collaborate with teaching staff to:
support classroom management strategies.
design and implement management systems that are feasible, age-appropriate, and consistent among school teams.
integrate behavioral and social emotional learning practices into their instruction.
reduce students' reliance on the adult(s) in the classroom and increase their independence through strategic structures and support.
Provide opportunities for teachers to observe behavior strategies in action.
Provide opportunities for professional development and training for the school-based team.
Exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with all school stakeholders.
Values student diversity and support the unique learning needs of each individual student.
Show courtesy, concern, and an understanding of individual problems and dealing with others.
Exhibits a growth mindset through participation in high quality professional learning.
Collaborate with colleagues, families, and community.
Build positive relationships and communicate effectively with families.
Demonstrate a level of technology proficiency that enhances student learning.
Contributes to a positive, student-centered school culture.
Follows State legal requirements and District and building policies and procedures.
Assist in assessment of Behavior Intervention Plans, data collection, and data analysis of individual students, classrooms, or schools.
Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of specialized programming and staff development.
Collaborate with other district members, community services, outside providers, school-based teams, administrators, and problem-solving teams.
Assist staff with the design and implementation of behavioral programming for identified students.
Assess student progress towards objectives, expectations, and goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, teachers, parents, and administration.
Facilitate student learning for the purpose of achieving success in academics, social skill awareness, and problem solving.
Provide outlets and avenues for students experiencing social/emotional/behavioral responses for the purpose of reducing stress and encouraging positive expressions.
Report incidents (e.g., fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, bullying, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment, and adhering to the education code of ethics and school policies as a mandated reporter.
Flexibility to adjust workday hours based on activities and events scheduled for K-8 level students.
Ability to work beyond designated working hours for additional compensation as specified in the Agreement.
Behavioral Systems & Student Support:
Provide individualized student support and lead Check In/Check Out systems
Document behavioral incidents in Infinite Campus and notify teachers same day
Supervise and coordinate In-School Suspension (ISS), including communication and work collection
Coordinate Out-of-School Suspension (OSS) communication with staff and families, and support re-entry meetings
Respond to student behavior and urgent situations with a calm, solutions-oriented approach
Support recess and K-8 school passing periods, including monitoring and reinforcing expectation
Exhibits a growth mindset through participation in high quality professional learning.
Show courtesy, concern, and an understanding of individual problems and dealing with others.
Advocate for students and their families if involved in attendance, discipline, or expulsion hearings or in the court system.
TRAINING:
Mandatory Title IX training is required by the Colorado Department of Education and for all public-school employees. Title IX training addresses harassment, discrimination, and bullying. Completing these mandatory Title IX training courses ensure we are meeting state requirements while continuing to foster a culture of safety and belonging across our schools.
You will have two mandatory training courses that must be completed within 30 days of your date of hire and are required to be completed on your own time.
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
External applicants must complete a career application online through Frontline Recruiting & Hiring.
Current Mapleton employees should create an account and submit their interest as an internal candidate through Frontline Recruiting & Hiring.
SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED IN SCHOOL DISTRICT BUILDINGS OR ON SCHOOL GROUNDS