Dean of Students (Restorative Justice)

ABOUT USAt Chicago Collegiate, you are part of a Pride comprised of hard-working professionals, our scholars, our families, and the broader far South Side of Chicago community. Every day is an opportunity to grow, and you will be inspired to constantly learn and improve. You will be part of a world-changing experience as we embark on a journey in pursuit of supporting our scholars to and through college. Read more...For SY26 and SY27, we will employ nearly 50 staff members and serve almost 250 students. ABOUT THE POSITIONAs a Restorative Justice Support staff member, you will...Develop strong and authentic relationships with students while maintaining high expectations to advance positive school cultureCollaborate with various parties involved with a student's success (teachers, social work, parents, etc.) to determine the best plan for each studentManage a caseload of students that need additional behavior supportReview data and develop procedures and plans to push behavior data in the right directionMonitor arrival, passing periods, lunch, and dismissalConduct In-School Pride BreaksManage the Restorative Justice Office as neededEnsure the safety and security of the building and campusAssist in the creation of systems and structures school wide that ensure we utilize the principles of restorative justice; help train staff in these systems/structures, and then hold them accountable to using them.Communicate effectively with all stakeholders (teachers, parents, students, etc.).Work with students, teachers, and in classrooms directly communicating/modeling restorative justice principles and systems, and then support all stakeholders in the implementation.Support the social and emotional learning development of our scholars.Optimize our scholars' time in classrooms through restorative justice practices. Assist the school community in repairing relationships at the breach to restore each other. Ensure that in the process, all elements of the repair are executed with fidelity.Purposefully support the health and creation of a safe, calm, and nurturing school climate.ABOUT YOUAs a Restorative Justice Coordinator candidate you:Hold an unwavering belief in our Student Code of Conduct and why it's critical to student successAre flexible and able to adapt to varied and unexpected situationsWork well under pressureAre highly skilled in deescalating high-stress and/or potentially challenging situations, quickly and effectively. Believe in an "all scholars can do it" mantra, and the place where scholars learn the most is when they are in the classroom.Have strong relationship-building skills with students where high expectations are at the coreAre resilient; when a tough day comes along, have the skill and mindset to bounce back and jump right back in. Use asset based thinking strategies regarding peers, scholars, families, etc. REQUIREMENTS• Bachelor's degree.• Operating knowledge of computers.• Experience in working with high school age children.• Must be able to handle and react to potential volatile situations and take appropriate actionSALARY & BENEFITSThis is a full time position scheduled for approximately 45-50 hours/week. Compensation and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience. OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITYChicago Collegiate is actively seeking to build a diverse and experienced team of educators. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin and are an equal opportunity employer.

Created: 2026-04-02