Dean of Students

About This Role

This leadership role focuses on fostering a safe, inclusive, and academically rigorous school culture. The Dean will lead student support, behavior, and discipline systems, serving as a key liaison among students, families, and school staff. The position is pivotal in ensuring every student feels supported, respected, and empowered to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a supportive, inclusive, and high-expectations school environment where all students feel a sense of belonging and motivation to learn
• Develop, implement, and oversee school-wide behavior support systems, disciplinary policies, restorative practices, and interventions aligned with the school’s values and mission
• Serve as the primary point of contact for student behavior and discipline concerns, conduct fair investigations, mediate conflicts, and ensure consistent application of policies
• Provide mentorship, counseling, and individualized support to students, including social-emotional guidance, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention when needed
• Collaborate closely with teachers, support staff, and families, especially Spanish-speaking families, to develop plans that address student needs and strengthen family engagement
• Use student data, including behavior trends, attendance patterns, and incident reports, to identify needs, inform interventions, and track progress in student behavior and school climate
• Lead or support school-wide initiatives that promote a positive school culture, including character development, student leadership programs, assemblies, events, and recognition systems
• Provide training and professional development for staff on restorative practices, equitable discipline, social-emotional learning (SEL), and effective classroom management
• Support school leadership with policy development, school safety procedures, attendance protocols, and compliance with all school expectations and regulations
• Maintain strong communication among students, families, teachers, and administrators to ensure alignment on expectations and student supports

Requirements

• Bilingual in English and Spanish; fluency in both spoken and written Spanish is required
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field required
• Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in student support, school discipline, counseling, or a related field, preferably in urban, high-need, or charter school settings
• Demonstrated experience with social-emotional learning, trauma-informed practices, restorative justice, and equitable discipline approaches
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and staff