Glades Academy Charter School | Pahokee, Florida Grades K–8 | Full-Time
About Glades Academy
Glades Academy Charter School is a K–8 public charter school committed to providing students with a safe, structured, academically rigorous, and supportive learning environment.
Our 2026–2027 theme, “Together We Rise: Building Bridges to Excellence,” reflects our commitment to academic achievement, positive school culture, accountability, and strong relationships among students, families, staff, and the community.
We are seeking a highly motivated, student-centered, firm, fair, and consistent Dean of Students to join our leadership team and help strengthen school culture, student behavior, attendance, and academic success.
Position Summary
The Dean of Students works under the direction of the Principal and serves as a key member of the school's leadership team.
The Dean is responsible for supporting a safe, orderly, positive, and academically focused school environment by providing leadership in student discipline, behavior intervention, attendance, restorative practices, student engagement, and school culture.
The successful candidate must be highly visible throughout the school, build strong relationships with students and families, maintain high expectations, and consistently reinforce school policies and expectations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Dean of Students will:
Promote and maintain a safe, respectful, structured, and positive learning environment throughout the school.
Implement and consistently enforce the school's Student Code of Conduct, policies, procedures, and behavioral expectations.
Investigate student discipline incidents and maintain accurate documentation of interventions and disciplinary actions.
Respond promptly to student conflicts, classroom removals, behavioral incidents, and other situations affecting school safety or the learning environment.
Implement appropriate interventions and consequences while ensuring students are treated fairly and consistently.
Facilitate restorative conversations, conflict resolution, and student re-entry conferences when appropriate.
Work collaboratively with teachers to address recurring classroom behavior concerns before they escalate.
Support teachers with classroom management strategies and behavior intervention plans.
Monitor student attendance, tardiness, class cutting, and early dismissals and work with families to improve attendance.
Conduct parent conferences related to discipline, attendance, behavior, and student success.
Develop positive relationships with students while maintaining clear professional boundaries and high expectations.
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Maintain a strong, highly visible presence during arrival, dismissal, lunch, transitions, hallways, assemblies, and school events.
Assist with supervision of students throughout the school day.
Support the school's PBIS program and student recognition systems.
Use discipline, attendance, and behavioral data to identify trends and recommend interventions.
Participate in MTSS/RTI, threat assessment, student support, attendance, and other school-based teams as assigned.
Collaborate with the School Counselor, Culture & Engagement team, teachers, intervention staff, ESE personnel, and administration.
Assist with student safety investigations and emergency procedures as directed by the Principal.
Maintain confidentiality regarding students, families, personnel, and school matters.
Ensure discipline records and other student documentation are accurate, timely, and compliant with applicable requirements.
Communicate professionally and effectively with parents and guardians regarding student concerns.
Help develop programs that increase student belonging, leadership, motivation, attendance, and school pride.
Support extracurricular activities, student events, incentives, assemblies, and other school culture initiatives.
Perform other duties assigned by the Principal that support the effective operation of the school.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Minimum of three (3) years of successful professional experience working with students in a K–12 educational setting or a closely related student-support environment.
Demonstrated experience with student behavior, discipline, classroom management, student support, or school culture.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to establish positive relationships with students, parents, teachers, and staff.
Ability to remain calm, professional, objective, and solution-oriented during difficult or emotionally charged situations.
Strong organizational, documentation, and follow-through skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
Ability to successfully complete all required background screening and employment requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference may be given to candidates who possess one or more of the following:
Master's degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Counseling, Behavioral Science, Social Work, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
Valid Florida Educator Certificate.
Florida Educational Leadership certification.
Previous experience as a Dean of Students, behavior specialist, teacher, school counselor, administrator, student services professional, or similar school-based leadership position.
Experience working in a Title I school or with historically underserved student populations.
Experience analyzing student discipline and attendance data.
Knowledge of Florida school safety, student discipline, threat assessment, SESIR reporting, and student confidentiality requirements.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
Ability to establish authority while maintaining positive student relationships.
Knowledge of effective behavior management and de-escalation strategies.
Ability to investigate incidents objectively and document findings accurately.
Ability to communicate effectively with families during difficult situations.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a school leadership team.
Ability to analyze behavioral and attendance data and develop appropriate interventions.
Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Commitment to high academic and behavioral expectations for every student.
Ability to be highly visible, proactive, dependable, and responsive throughout the school day.
What We Are Looking For
Glades Academy is looking for a Dean who understands that student discipline and student achievement are connected.
The ideal candidate will not spend the day waiting for students to be sent to the office. The Dean should be visible in classrooms, hallways, the cafeteria, arrival and dismissal areas, and throughout the campus—building relationships, preventing problems, supporting teachers, recognizing positive behavior, and intervening early when students need additional support.
We want a leader who can be firm without being disrespectful, compassionate without lowering expectations, and consistent regardless of the student or situation.
Our Core Values — SOAR
S – Strive for excellence O – Own your choices A – Achieve your goals R – Respect yourself and others
The Dean of Students will play a critical role in ensuring these values are visible in the daily actions and expectations of our students.
Application Requirements
Interested candidates should submit:
Current résumé
Cover letter
Copies of applicable Florida certifications, if held
Professional references
Position: Dean of Students School: Glades Academy Charter School Location: Pahokee, Florida Schedule: Full-Time
Glades Academy Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all applicable background screening and employment requirements.