Dean of Students - Herron High School Job Northern Kentucky USA,Education / Teaching

Location: Northern

Description Organization Description

Herron Classical Schools is a community of scholars that advances timeless ideas and content, builds a culture of respect and trust, and engages in an urban environment in order to prepare students to be world-class citizens. We are founded on the belief that a classical, liberal arts education, where students are steeped in great historical thought and invention, is the best preparation for a future life of leadership and service.

We are structured around a classical methodology which emphasizes the classical art and literature of many cultures.

The Herron Classical Schools Network (Herron High School, Herron-Riverside High School, and Herron Preparatory Academy) is a Mayor-sponsored charter network and a member of the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) Innovation Network. The Herron Classical Schools network operates with the authority to make decisions about all aspects of our schools and is overseen by its own board of directors. As Innovation schools, we partner with IPS to give students a broader base of resources while maintaining our status as tuition-free charter schools.

Our

Core Values

1. Believes that every student is a scholar.

2. Engages in an urban community.

3. Advances timeless ideas and content.

4. Builds a culture of respect and trust through relationships with people and ideas.

5. Serves as a catalyst for renewal.

Job Summary

The Dean of Students at Herron High School promotes and supports an effective learning environment by leading day-to-day student management and behavior interventions. The Dean reports to the Head of School and executes behavioral systems aligned to the school’s vision and Core Values.

Job Responsibilities

Implement student discipline systems and support teacher autonomy through the Scaffolded Intervention Framework.

Investigate student conduct concerns and ensure alignment with Universal Behavior Policies.

Write and review corrective log entries and follow standardized protocols for behavioral documentation.

Process required documentation related to behavioral concerns, including log entries, no contact orders, expulsion warning letters, suspensions, and expulsions.

Counsel students to acknowledge and manage responsible personal conduct; help resolve problems that impede learning and/or participation in school activities.

Implement proactive strategies to address emerging behavioral patterns such as bullying, engaging in sexual activity, and substance use.

Coordinate with the Assistant Head of School to process expulsion due process notices as required by the Indiana Department of Education.

Collaborate with counseling and the Assistant Head of School to investigate hardship, neglect, and suspected child abuse cases. Initiate referrals to community resources (e.g., court systems, law enforcement, healthcare, and child welfare services).

Coordinate daily announcements in collaboration with the Student Life Coordinator and ensure dissemination of advisory information with counseling and college/career team.

Respond to emergency calls and notify appropriate parties to address immediate safety concerns.

Support and supervise student activities (e.g., arrivals/departures, parking lots, lunch periods, hall duty, extracurricular programs).

Identify and lead Tier 1 and Tier 2 disciplinary meetings with students and parents to identify barriers to success and connect with appropriate supports.

Communicate with families regarding student behavior, escalating complex or high stakes concerns to the AHS.

Collaborate with the AHS to train staff on appropriate use of classroom interventions and log entries.

Support teachers with behavioral coaching and modeling of Tier 1 and Tier 2 strategies.

Identify emerging student behavior trends and…