Dean of Students
Core
Partner with Principal and Director of Operations to create a positive, achievement-oriented school culture where students are actively engaged in academics and excited to attend school.
Role type
School leadership (Dean of Students)
Builds
A college-preparatory school culture with high academic and behavioral expectations for all students.
Domain
K-12 Education / Charter Schools
Deliverable
Dashboards & analysis (attendance systems, behavior plans) | Physical/clinical work (behavioral crisis intervention, student support)
Required skills
Behavior management, culturally responsive teaching, crisis intervention, stakeholder collaboration, time management, emotional support
Preferred skills
Experience in urban districts or charter schools, rapport building, high standards enforcement
Technologies
Attendance systems, homework systems
Responsibilities
Establish a positive, achievement-oriented, and culturally responsive school culture; model behavior management best practices for teachers; navigate behavioral crisis-intervention and manage school-wide behavior plans; collaborate with teachers, students, and families to create individual behavior plans; manage systems supporting academic success (attendance, homework); be highly visible during school hours and at school-wide events.
Seniority
Mid-level leadership (3+ years experience required)