High School Dean of Students

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) programs, including community meetings, classroom circles, and SEL courses.
• Support restorative discipline practices and manage student behavior for up to 900 students.
• Develop and execute student support intervention plans for students with frequent infractions or absenteeism.
• Partner with teachers to develop and implement classroom management strategies for individual students.
• Engage with students, families, and staff to foster a strong sense of belonging and accountability.
• Manage student behavior data, including attendance, discipline, and merit records, to track trends and inform interventions. 
• Oversee student supervision during key modes of operation such as arrival, dismissal, lunch, transitions, and after-school programs.
• Facilitate detention, suspension, and other disciplinary actions in alignment with the school’s Code of Conduct.
• Collaborate with the school social worker to proactively address school-wide behavioral concerns.
• Actively participate in crisis prevention, de-escalation techniques, and other safety interventions, including participating in training and physical maneuvers as necessary to ensure a safe environment.
• Provide ongoing mentorship and guidance to help students navigate their educational experience and achieve their highest potential.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to enhance school culture and student success.

Qualifications:

• Lead the implementation of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) programs, including community meetings, classroom circles, and SEL courses.
• Support restorative discipline practices and manage student behavior for up to 900 students.
• Develop and execute student support intervention plans for students with frequent infractions or absenteeism.
• Partner with teachers to develop and implement classroom management strategies for individual students.
• Engage with students, families, and staff to foster a strong sense of belonging and accountability.
• Manage student behavior data, including attendance, discipline, and merit records, to track trends and inform interventions. 
• Oversee student supervision during key modes of operation such as arrival, dismissal, lunch, transitions, and after-school programs.
• Facilitate detention, suspension, and other disciplinary actions in alignment with the school’s Code of Conduct.
• Collaborate with the school social worker to proactively address school-wide behavioral concerns.
• Actively participate in crisis prevention, de-escalation techniques, and other safety interventions, including participating in training and physical maneuvers as necessary to ensure a safe environment.
• Provide ongoing mentorship and guidance to help students navigate their educational experience and achieve their highest potential.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to enhance school culture and student success.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience working in a school setting serving school-aged children.
• Teaching experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• This role requires frequent movement throughout the school building, standing for extended periods, monitoring student activities, and engaging in crisis prevention or de-escalation techniques as needed; reasonable accommodations will be made as necessary.

Salary and Bonus Information:

• This role is eligible for a $3,000 signing bonus!
• New-to-Mastery Deans can expect a starting salary between $60,900 and $77,500, based on experience and education. The full salary range for this role is $60,900 to $102,500, with opportunities for growth as your career progresses. All offers are reviewed individually to ensure equity in compensation and to reflect relevant experience.