Dean of Students

Position: Dean of Students (2027-2028 School Year)
Thank you for your interest in joining DSST Public Schools for the 2027–28 school year! Please note that final interviews for these positions are expected to begin by February 2027. If you have questions or need to be considered on a different timeline, please don't hesitate to reach out to our Talent Team at humancapital . We're excited to learn more about you throughout the hiring process!

POSITION:
Dean of StudentsGRADE LEVEL:
Hiring for both middle school and high school positions

LOCATION:

Multiple DSST Public Schools locations across Denver and Aurora, Colorado. View current openings.

SALARY: $77,500–$92,500 based on up to 10 years of aligned experience. We also offer a relocation stipend for candidates moving from more than 75 miles outside Denver!

STATUS:
Full-time, year-round, benefits-eligible, exempt, in-person position START:
Summer 2027, beginning with new administrator training. Specific start date will be confirmed closer to the beginning of the school year. View the school-year calendar.

Build a School Culture Where Every Student Can Thrive!

At DSST Public Schools, we believe a strong, joyful school culture is essential to student success. We're looking for passionate, relationship-driven leaders who believe that every student deserves to feel a sense of belonging, be challenged to grow, and have access to an exceptional education.

As a Dean of Students, you'll be a key school culture leader, working alongside students, teachers, families, and school leadership to build an inclusive, structured, and supportive school community. You'll coach and develop staff, lead school wide culture systems, and provide individualized student support to help all students thrive academically and personally.

Why Join DSST as a Dean of Students?

Shape a Joyful, Inclusive School Culture:
Play a central role in creating a school community where students feel known, supported, and challenged to reach their full potential.

Lead & Develop Others:
Coach teachers and grade-level leaders, strengthen classroom culture, and help build systems that support student engagement and success.

Grow as a School Leader:
Gain meaningful school wide leadership experience and participate in DSST's Culture Leadership Development Series alongside leaders across our network.

Explore School Leadership at DSST:
Interested in growing your career as a school leader? Visit our School Leadership webpage to learn more about our leadership approach, professional development opportunities, and the community of leaders you'll join.

See Student Culture Leadership in Action at DSST!

Growing as a School Leader at DSST :
Hear how Dean Malik Burton developed his leadership skills through DSST's Advanced Leadership Cohort.

What You'll DoLead a Strong, Supportive School Culture Lead and strengthen school wide culture systems grounded in DSST's core values, high expectations, and a deep commitment to student belonging and achievement.

Manage school wide culture initiatives, including Morning Meetings, community celebrations, and systems that promote positive student behavior.

Use student behavior, attendance, and school culture data to identify trends, evaluate effectiveness, and continuously improve school wide systems.

Partner with teachers and school leaders to develop consistent, supportive classroom cultures that promote student engagement and success.

Coach & Develop Students and Staff Coach and develop teachers, grade-level leaders, and other staff members to strengthen culture practices and achieve school wide goals.

Build strong relationships with students through individual, small-group, and school wide interactions that reinforce expectations, belonging, and personal growth.

Lead and monitor individualized student behavior plans and…