Organization Summary

Located in North Omaha, Jesuit Academy offers 75 young men in grades 4-8 a transformative educational opportunity that encourages them to claim ownership of their lives and develop themselves as responsible leaders. Our school is guided by Catholic principles and these basics of Jesuit education: Gospel Values, Academic Excellence, Self-Discipline, Religious Diversity and being Men-for-Others.

Jesuit Academy is one of 18 Jesuit Nativity Middle Schools in the United State. One of the guiding principles of these schools is to provide a faith-based education that breaks the cycle of poverty in underserved communities across America. The model includes an extended school day, an extended school year, and a tailored school/class enrollment size.

Founded in 1996, Jesuit Academy offers its students a transformative education that integrates a rigorous academic curriculum with co-curricular programs in athletics, the arts, community service, cultural-enrichment, social skills and spirituality. Jesuit Academy is committed to walking with our students throughout their educational journey. Our graduates have attended various secondary schools – more then two-thirds of each graduating class have earned full scholarships to college preparatory schools – and we boast a 98% overall high school graduation rate. More than 91% of graduates have enrolled in college, enlisted in the military or entered the workforce immediately following high school graduation.

Position Summary: Serves in a hybrid role of administrator, counselor, and dean. Supports school Principal and teachers in daily school activities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

●       Education: Minimum of a Master’s Degree. Preferred Masters in Educational Leadership or Counseling.

●       Supporting and upholding the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school

●       Supporting and adhering to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school and Diocese

●       A demonstrated philosophy that all students can and will learn

●       Excellent attendance record

●       Excellent communication skills oral and written

●       Demonstrate ability to enforce consequences based on student/parent handbook policies

●       Positive interpersonal skills

●       Professional verification of performing in related positions

●       Evidence of the willingness and the ability to comply with the standards for ethical and professional performance established by the State Board of Education

●       This individual will exhibit skills pertinent to foster positive human relationships and the ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents and the community

●       Willingness and demonstrated abilities conducive to a continuous quest for quality education

●       Attending and participating in Faculty Meetings, Diocesan Meetings, Professional Development Days, Faculty Committees, etc.

●       Gathering Qualitative and Quantitative data

●       Documenting, strategizing, and collecting data for student interventions

●       Forming and revising schedules involving students and/or staff

●       Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to assist/cover when staffing is low (teacher illness, planned vacations, staff gone for meetings, etc.)

●       Early arrival to assist with breakfast, greeting, etc.

Essential Performance Responsibilities:

●       Be involved in and have final say in all Tier 1 – 3 Student Behavior Interventions, and enforce consequences based on violation of handbook policies

●       Collaborate with SFC Engagement Specialist and Principal to enforce Tier behavior consequences and interventions (some resulting in suspension or expulsion)

●       Be present at student discipline meetings

●       Create and monitor student contracts for academics and behavior

●       Keep track of and follow up on policy mandates for students AND families (tuition payments, attendance, code of conduct, etc.)

●       Partner with principal to monitor faculty lesson plans on Mondays and provide feedback on classroom preparation

●       Be present in faculty Take Pulse meetings, evaluations, and disciplinary meetings

●       Keep track of and monitor teachers compliance with agreed upon academic and behavior interventions for students

●       Schedule follow-up meetings to adjust/correct teacher, student, or parent compliance with agreed upon contracts, interventions, or plans for improvement

●       Supervise building, assist with student behaviors, and provide emotional support when Principal is not available (meetings, sick, etc.)

●       Coordinate and schedule volunteer opportunities for parents and guardians

●       Analyze data from attendance, test scores, and behavior to report trends to Principal

●       Collaborate in S.S.T. Meetings

●       Collaborate with principal in scheduling activities for Extended Academic Programming

●       Meet with the Principal to review Jesuit Assistant Group meeting data

●       Follow up on Jesuit Assistant Group meeting data, recommendations, and updates

●       Provide coaching/feedback to teachers

●       Collaborate with the Principal and the Administrative Assistant to plan events and elevate school culture

●       Collaborate with the Principal and the Administrative Assistant to submit and file state reports

●       Collaborate with the Principal to plan for corrective action due to late tuition payments, inability to meet

●       Attend informational meetings with Principal, or in Principal’s place to report back

●       Conduct Professional Development for teachers and research outside Professional Development opportunities

●       Collaborate with the Principal and the Administrative Assistant to form school calendar

●       Strategize on ways to work with students on issues that may have caused trauma

●       Enforce the code of conduct

●       Assist in the hiring of teacher candidates

●       Provide emotional and behavioral support for students as incidents arise

●       Talk through smaller tier infractions with students and plan for improvement in class (discussion, Quick Write, problem solve, etc.)

●       Other duties as assigned