Jonathan Losh
Littleton,CO
Summary
Results-driven Educational Leader with a Master’s in Educational Leadership and a history of building high-impact school culture systems. As Lead Dean of Culture, I specialize in replacing punitive discipline with restorative frameworks that prioritize student belonging and safety. I have extensive experience implementing MTSS and attendance initiatives that improve student engagement and reduce chronic absenteeism. A strategic member of the Administrative Leadership Team, I am dedicated to coaching staff, reducing disproportionality, and fostering a safe, welcoming school environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Lead Dean of Culture
East High School
Denver, Colorado
08.2023 - Current
- Serve as a key member of the Administrative Leadership Team to define and uphold a vision for a safe, inclusive, and welcoming school climate.
- Supervise and mentor a team of Deans and Student Engagement Advocates; lead hiring processes, team meetings, and performance evaluations to ensure alignment with school and district vision.
- Attendance & Truancy Success: Spearheaded Tier 1–3 attendance initiatives that resulted in a 3.1% increase in schoolwide attendance and a 8.4% reduction in chronic absenteeism within one academic year.
- Culture Transformation: Cultivated a comprehensive shift in school climate, resulting in a 61% reduction in unique students with behavioral events (from 196 to 76) within the first year of leadership.
- Suspension Reduction: Orchestrated a 83.5% decrease in out-of-school suspensions (from 121 to 20) by implementing Tier 2 and Tier 3 restorative justice frameworks within the first year of leadership.
- Restorative Alternatives: Effectively utilized the 'Second Chance' referral program, facilitating 64 alternative-to-suspension interventions in a single academic year.
- Facilitate Tier 3 Care Team meetings, coordinating cross-disciplinary support for the most at-risk students through individualized intervention plans.
- Design and deliver PD for staff on equity-driven behavior management, trauma-informed practices, and effective classroom routines.
Behavior Counselor / Interim Dean
Excel Academy
01.2013 - 01.2023
- Uphold 'The Excel Way' by monitoring student behavior data and adjusting interventions to ensure a rigorous and supportive environment.
- Transitioned school-wide discipline from punitive consequences to restorative systems by partnering with staff on intentional culture-building.
- Coordinated individualized behavior plans for students with diverse needs, ensuring alignment with academic and SEL goals.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Colorado Christian University
05-2023
Bachelor's Degree - Applied Social Sciences
Colorado State University Global
05-2011
Skills
- MTSS
- Student engagement
- Inclusive practices
- Cultural competency
- Student Code of Conduct
- Restorative Justice
- Safety & Climate
- Staff Coaching & PD
- Hiring & Supervision
- Data Cycles
- Attendance Squads
- Trauma-Informed Care
- De-escalation
Certification
Restorative Practices Training
Timeline
Lead Dean of Culture
East High School
08.2023 - Current
Behavior Counselor / Interim Dean
Excel Academy
01.2013 - 01.2023
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Colorado Christian University
Bachelor's Degree - Applied Social Sciences
Colorado State University Global