Anticipated - High School Dean of Students

Anticipated - High School Dean of Students

• Position Type: Administration / Dean of Students
• Date Posted: 4/13/2026
• Location: York Community High School

Department: Administration

Supervisor: Assistant Principal for Culture and Climate

FLSA Status: Exempt

Duration: 10 month + 20 days

Min starting salary: $85,000 - salary commensurate with experience

Benefits include: District paid TRS and medical insurance; 16 sick days; 5 personal days

To implement and maintain policies and procedures regarding student rights, responsibilities, conduct, and discipline set forth by the Board of Education to ensure a safe, orderly, respectful and productive environment for student learning. To work collaboratively with administration, staff, and community organizations for student well‑being. To work with the school staff to implement a research‑based framework for effective teaching and learning that is refined continuously to improve instruction for all students.

• Uses data to analyze strengths and areas of growth for the Division and School.
• Demonstrates student‑centered thinking and problem‑solving.
• Advances the profession through participation in local, state, and national professional groups.
• Engages in continuous professional growth related to school and student safety and well‑being through both internal and external programs.
• Participates actively in the Operations Advisory Council, Building Leadership Team, and other School & District leadership teams.
• Communicates important updates to the building at large, including procedural changes and data updates regarding student attendance and discipline.
• Prepares administrative reports as needed/requested.
• Supervises common areas of the building (i.e. cafeteria, student arrival, student departure) as needed/directed.
• Properly addresses the improvement of student discipline.
• Coordinates supervision of the school day and extracurricular activities.
• Serves as a leader on the school safety committee and manages building safety drills.
• Coordinates with other deans to ensure coverage at all school events at which coverage is necessary or requested.
• Implements CPI strategies as necessary.
• Develops and implements a system for monitoring student attendance.
• Strategically plans for the improvement of student attendance.
• Communicates with the Student Services team, families, and teachers on student attendance.
• Advises students and families on ways to improve attendance.
• Investigates student attendance issues.
• Assigns appropriate consequences to students for truancy.
• Conducts home visits as needed.
• Implements and enforces District 205 Board of Education policies.
• Assists students and staff in establishing and maintaining high expectations for behavior.
• Serves as a referral source for disciplinary problems and initiates appropriate corrective actions.
• Maintains communication with individual student supports/case managers.
• Investigates student concerns and disciplinary issues.
• Interviews students and witnesses in disciplinary investigations.
• Assigns consequences (including suspensions) in accordance with District 205 Board policy and state law.
• Maintains disciplinary records required by policy, regulation, law, or good practice.
• Presents the school's case in due process proceedings for suspension and expulsion.
• Provides peer mediation to resolve student conflict.
• Leads student re‑entry process following out‑of‑school suspensions.
• Meets weekly with the Student Services Team.
• Works with other deans and members of the Student Services Department to develop proactive disciplinary interventions.
• Provides input as needed for student placement and evaluation and makes referrals for professional support.
• Provides data and insight for Tier 2 and Tier 3 meetings.
• Applies knowledge of legal matters pertaining to education of at‑risk students and students with disabilities.
• Attends IPS meetings as needed.
• Assists and supports new/transfer students with the transition to York High School.
• Works with community and government agencies on problems relating to drug abuse, safety, and truancy.
• Works cooperatively with local police agencies and the School Resource Officers on security…