Elementary Dean of Students

Elementary Dean of Students

Carlisle School District (AR) Carlisle Elementary - Carlisle, Arkansas Open in Google Maps

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Final date to receive applications: Apr 03, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Feb 05, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

The Dean of Students supports students’ academic and social-emotional growth by promoting a positive school culture and high expectations for behavior and engagement. This role oversees discipline, attendance, and student support services while working closely with the principal and teachers to align behavior systems with curriculum and instruction. The Dean bridges student life, school culture, and learning so every child can thrive.

• Develop and monitor school-wide behavior and discipline systems.
• Promote a positive culture using PBIS, restorative practices, and SEL.
• Support teachers with classroom management and consistent procedures.
• Build strong relationships with students, families, and staff.
• Lead student support teams and work with counselors and interventionists.
• Coordinate assemblies, activities, and events that strengthen school culture.
• Track discipline, attendance, and engagement data to guide action plans.
• Be a visible leader during arrival, lunch, recess, and dismissal.

• Uphold the school’s mission, values, and strategic priorities.
• Provide visible leadership in daily routines and major school events.
• Collaborate with the administrative team to support students and staff.
• Lead the division when the division head is absent.
• Support advisory programs and student leadership initiatives.

• Build strong, trusting relationships with students.
• Oversee student programs (clubs, field trips, leadership opportunities).
• Center diversity, equity, and inclusion in student life.
• Support students’ emotional and mental health needs.
• Be present in common areas and student spaces.
• Coach student leaders and co‑lead student council.
• Provide individual and group support for students.
• Foster a caring, engaging, and student‑centered environment.

• Build respectful partnerships with faculty and staff.
• Collaborate with counselors, nurses, facilities, and athletics.
• Serve as a liaison between students and teachers.
• Help onboard new students and staff.
• Support hiring and evaluation with administration.

• Strengthen community through inclusive practices.
• Help develop the student handbook with the principal.
• Lead assemblies, advisory programs, and extracurriculars.
• Communicate regularly with families and staff.
• Support schedule adjustments when needed.

• Lead a fair, restorative, and transparent discipline system.
• Communicate expectations and the code of conduct clearly.
• Mediate and resolve conflicts.
• Coordinate discipline meetings with students and families.
• Manage daily attendance and follow up as needed.

• Collaborate with the principal and coaches on instruction.
• Use academic and behavior data to guide supports.
• Help provide PD on engagement and classroom management.
• Support alignment of curriculum and behavior systems.

• Master’s in Education, Counseling, or ABA.
• Arkansas license preferred.
• 5+ years teaching and/or leadership experience.
• Strong background in behavior systems and school culture.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Administration >
Assistant Principal/Dean/Head

• At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Dr. Hope Bratton , Principal
• Carlisle Elementary
• Phone:  ext 116
• Email: hbratton.ar.us