Dean of Students

The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in an increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. All team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.

In pursuit of this mission, we are hiring a Dean of Students. The Dean of Students primarily supports teachers and building administrators in implementing school wide behavior incentive systems with fidelity and ensuring all students have a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment conducive to learning.

• Valid Michigan Teacher Certificate (or eligible to receive one based on a Bachelor's degree in education)
• Previous teaching or counseling experience
• Alignment with Lansing School District's mission and values

• Master's Degree in Educational Leadership or related field
• Five or more years of successful teaching or counseling experience in an urban school setting

• Monitor and manage behavioral suspensions
• Implement programs to develop student character and discipline in line with District standards
• Advise parents on student behavior matters and effective discipline programs
• Create and oversee student intervention plans
• Coordinate and lead various student programs and activities, ensuring adherence to District policies
• Collect and analyze data related to student behavior, attendance, and academic outcomes
• Communicate with parents, teachers, school leaders, and other stakeholders about student discipline incidents
• Stay up-to-date with relevant policies and research regarding school accountability, student achievement, and student engagement strategies
• Other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission

Salary: $50,285 - $95,000 per year. Steps on the salary scale will be awarded for years of work in equivalent roles. If a candidate is not certified, they will start at the lowest end of the salary scale. Proficiency in Spanish is recommended.

At the Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation.

This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the Lansing School District reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed. Additional responsibilities may be assigned depending on funding sources.