{"success":true,"message":"","validationErrors":[],"value":{"jobInfo":{"jobId":5928799,"jobTitle":"Director of Culture, Climate and Youth Leadership","infoURL":"https://leadcharterschool.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=118","externalJobCode":"118","applicationDeadline":"2026-09-25T03:59:00","displayDate":"2026-09-16T04:00:00","internalDisplayDate":"2026-09-16T04:00:00","postDate":"2026-09-16T11:51:09","startDateShowDay":1,"startDate":null,"jobStatusID":40,"unionID":0,"unionName":null,"jobDescription":"<p><strong>THE ROLE</strong></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LEAD Charter School seeks an exceptional Director of Culture, Climate and Youth Leadership to join our mission-driven community. Our goal is to transform equity through opportunities for young people in Newark. The Director will support student success by maintaining a positive school culture, implementing behavior and academic interventions, and addressing the unique needs of opportunity youth.</span></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, the Dean will serve as the </span><strong>school-based leader for youth leadership development, student voice, and civic engagement</strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, ensuring students are not only supported but empowered as leaders within the school and broader community. This role requires a strong leader who can balance student-centered support, leadership development, and data-driven decision-making to ensure all students thrive academically, socially, and as emerging leaders.</span></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><strong>WHO WE ARE</strong></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The mission of LEAD is to enable students ages 16&ndash;21 in grades 9&ndash;12 to master essential skills for success in careers, postsecondary education, and community leadership within a global society. We implement the Newark Opportunity Youth Network (NOYN) school model, supporting the unique academic and non-academic needs of students who have disengaged from traditional schooling.</span></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At LEAD Charter School, we are a vibrant school community that holds an unwavering belief in the power of young people to transform their lives and their communities. We are dedicated practitioners of research-based youth development practices and systems, ensuring every student receives a tailored, personalized, and strengths-based learning experience. As passionate advocates of opportunity youth, we strive to provide the necessary support and opportunities for our students to succeed.</span></p>\r\n<p><br /><br /></p>\r\n<p><strong>WHAT OUR STAFF SAY</strong></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\"Being at LEAD has accelerated my career trajectory in ways that I could never imagine. I feel valued, supported, and empowered.\"</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100% of LEAD staff feel they are trusted as professionals&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">96% of LEAD staff feel supported in their work and professional development&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">95% of LEAD staff feel they&rsquo;re treated with respect&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">91% of LEAD staff say supervisors encourage feedback and suggestions&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><strong>WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR</strong></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bachelor&rsquo;s degree required&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3+ years of experience working with youth in an urban district or charter school setting with an explicit focus on building rapport and trust&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ability to work with a diverse, multicultural staff and students&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Familiarity with alternative education and school-to-career practices&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proficiency in Efforts-to-Outcome (ETO) software&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commitment to NOYN school model and implementation with fidelity&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Demonstrated success developing and evaluating program models, including </span><strong>student leadership and youth development initiatives</strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ability to effectively network with public and private sector stakeholders&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience in developing and implementing program management systems and procedures&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Demonstrated ability to multitask effectively and prioritize strategically&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including use of office productivity software&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><strong>HOW YOU WILL THRIVE</strong></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Professional Development:</strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Weekly half-day sessions tailored to support your growth&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Career Advancement:</strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Opportunities to lead school initiatives, including student leadership and culture-building work&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Supportive Environment:</strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Work with a dedicated, talented, and collaborative staff&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Impact:</strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Directly shape student outcomes, school culture, and youth leadership development&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Career Bonus:</strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Yearly re-signing bonus&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><strong>BENEFITS</strong></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid Time Off + Summer Vacation&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health/Vision/Dental Benefits&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enrollment in NJ Pension&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HealthEquity (Employer-paid HRA debit card)&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100% Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100% Employer-Paid Talkspace Access&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MetLife Legal Plan & Identity Protection&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laptop & Supplies for all staff members&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Training & Professional Development&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><strong>PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>Student Support and Development</strong></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serve as a primary advocate and resource for students, providing guidance, counseling, and conflict resolution in collaboration with staff and families&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lead interventions for students who are at risk academically, socially, or behaviorally, using data to assess progress and adjust strategies&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work closely with teachers, counselors, and administrators to address student needs and ensure their success&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create and implement programs that promote positive behavior, social-emotional development, personal accountability, </span><strong>and leadership capacity</strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effectively contribute to the execution of the student registration process, including Mental Toughness planning, facilitation, and reflection&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><strong>School Culture and Climate</strong></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive school environment aligned with the school&rsquo;s mission and values&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Display respect toward the rights and feelings of students, encouraging a culture of mutual respect&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promote student leadership, ownership, and engagement through school-wide initiatives&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lead the development and implementation of behavior management strategies aligned with restorative practices&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 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school decision-making&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Develop and oversee </span><strong>student leadership opportunities</strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (e.g., peer leaders, ambassadors, facilitators)&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lead and manage </span><strong>community service programming</strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, ensuring meaningful engagement and connection to student growth&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build systems for </span><strong>student reflection, skill development, and accountability</strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> within leadership and service experiences&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coordinate and prepare students for </span><strong>external advocacy opportunities</strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (local, state, and national)&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serve as liaison with external partners to elevate student voice beyond the school&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><strong>Curriculum Collaboration</strong></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Partner with the academic team to </span><strong>embed youth leadership, civic engagement, and advocacy into curriculum and instruction</strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Support teachers in integrating leadership competencies into classroom practice&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><strong>Strategic Partnerships:</strong></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Develop and nurture relationships with community organizations, businesses, and colleges/universities to create additional opportunities for 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