Dean of Students

About Rosalyn Yalow Charter School

Rosalyn Yalow Charter School is a K–5 public charter school in the South Bronx dedicated to closing the learning achievement gap for economically disadvantaged urban children, including English Language Learners and students with special needs, through a high expectations academic program and a holistic “whole child” model that includes academics, arts, chess, violin, fencing, and strong family support.

Position Summary

We are seeking a dynamic, bilingual (English and Spanish) Dean of Students to join our leadership team and help foster a safe, inclusive, and academically rigorous school culture. The Dean will lead student support efforts, behavior and discipline systems, and serve as a key liaison among students, families, and school staff. This role is pivotal in ensuring that every student, regardless of background or need, feels supported, respected, and empowered to succeed.

Key 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.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish, fluency in both spoken and written Spanish is required.