Banning Lewis Academy - Dean of Students
hace 3 días
Colorado Springs
Job Description About the Team ACCEL Schools is seeking a highly qualified Dean of Students at Banning Lewis Preparatory Academy in Colorado Springs, CO, dedicated to providing a superior education for all students! We are seeking a Dean of Students who supports a positive, safe, and inclusive school culture by overseeing student discipline, attendance, and behavior systems while promoting restorative practices and student growth. The Dean works closely with administrators, counselors, teachers, students, and families to ensure high expectations for behavior, engagement, and accountability are consistently upheld. Banning Lewis Academy is a tuition-free public charter school authorized by District 49, proudly serving the Banning Lewis Ranch community and surrounding neighborhoods in Colorado Springs since 2006. At Banning Lewis Academy, we blend the tradition of character development and values with modern technology and tools to create an engaging learning environment that accelerates student achievement and readiness without losing sight of student well-being and personal development. Our mission is to create a safe, positive environment that fosters intellectual curiosity and a thirst for discovery where students and staff success through exceptional programs. About the Opportunity: • Demonstrate an understanding, respectful and receptive attitude toward the behavioral needs of students of various age groups 6-12., • Provide expert knowledge of techniques needed to successfully be a part of an effective team regarding Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), function –based interventions, Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP), and Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) systems., • Meet with students whose behavior warrants intervention and develop individualized behavior tracking and intervention programs., • Serve on IEP Teams and develop relationships with students requiring intervention., • Work with staff on issues such as crisis intervention, learning and collaboration issues, and factors that can affect development and implementation of interventions., • Serve as a consultant to administrators, teachers, and parents others in finding positive solutions for behavior modification., • Monitors student attendance while developing Absence Intervention Plans, working to achieve school-wide daily attendance., • Promotes school culture through daily practices, positive attitude and collaboration with students, families and staff., • Monitor student attendance, tardiness, and truancy., • Collaborate with families, counselors, and administrators to address attendance concerns., • Develop and support interventions for chronically absent or disengaged students., • Maintain timely and accurate records and files consistent with school policies and procedures., • Bachelor's degree is required and in fields of education, social work, health, or another related field is preferred., • A minimum of three years' experience working with "at-risk" or "behaviorally challenged" children as a teacher, social worker, tutor or mentor, preferably in a multi-cultural setting., • A Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or Colorado Principal License is preferred., • Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) or equivalent trained is preferred., • Track record of building trust and positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues., • Ability to maintain composure and job performance under changing or stressful conditions., • Strong written and verbal communication skills that always reflect professionalism and tact., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products. "We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances." – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities. Compensation and Benefits The compensation and benefits information below is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. The annual starting salary for this position is $65,000.00. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. We offer the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, 10 paid holidays annually. All eligible employees will participate in Colorado's Family & Medical Leave Insurance Program, in accordance with state law. Paid Time Off: The amount of Paid Time Off (PTO) employees accrue is determined by both their position and the length of their employment term. Employees could accrue up to 10 days of paid time off for 10-month roles, 11 days of paid time off for 11-month roles and 15 days of paid time off for 12-month roles. We offer several plans to choose from, with a wide range of deductibles and co- insurance levels. We offer plans with set co-pays for certain medical services, as well as a high-deductible plan with set co-insurance levels after deductibles have been met. All plans offer both in-network and out-of-network coverage. We also offer flexible spending and health savings accounts. Application Process The deadline for applying for this position is February 27, 2026. Visit our careers page at to apply. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Banning Lewis Academy and ACCEL Schools are equal opportunity employers committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person's race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.