Dean of Students

Dean of Students

Amherst Pelham Regional School District High School - Amherst, Massachusetts.

This job is also posted in Amherst-Pelham Regional Public Schools.

• Job : 5739543
• Final date to receive applications: Jun 27, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Posted: Yesterday
• Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Building Principal, the Dean of Students will oversee student academic progress, ensuring a safe and conducive learning environment, developing and implementing school programs and practices, and addressing student behavioral issues.

• Provide data to the administration and the Student Support Team (SST) weekly to monitor school and student progress
• Conduct bullying investigations
• Process Educator Handbook referrals
• Collaborate with the school community to ensure a safe and healthy school climate and culture
• Proactively engage with students to promote strong social-emotional relationships
• Implement and model Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports with students and adults
• Re-engage students in the classroom learning environment to ensure minimal time lost on learning
• Assist in the selection, development, and implementation of programs and practices that develop student social and emotional learning and cultural competence
• Implement and model Restorative Justice practices
• Serve as a liaison to community organizations to support student wellness

• Maintain visibility throughout the school
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal.

• Knowledge of Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS)
• Culturally competent
• Familiarity with the current research pertaining to adolescent behavior
• Proficiently skilled at managing and de-escalating high-stress situations

Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Certification:

School Counselor;
School Adjustment Counselor.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $51,302 to $92,079 Per Year

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Damany Gordon
• 170 Chestnut Street
• Human Resources
• Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
• Phone:
• Email: gordond