Dean of Students

Position Summary:

The Dean of Students (DOS) plays a key leadership role in creating a safe, inclusive, and student-centered school environment by reinforcing high behavioral expectations, restorative practices, and trauma-informed approaches. This position supports the initiatives of the Principal, with school-wide discipline systems that are equitable, well-documented, and aligned with network policies, prioritizing non-exclusionary interventions. The DOS collaborates with school leadership to strengthen student culture, classroom structures, behavior interventions, and school climate.

Expectations, routines, and engagement strategies support student success. Additionally, this role provides coaching and professional development for school staff to build their capacity to implement effective interventions. As a Campus Leadership Team member, the Dean of Students works closely with the Principal to align academic priorities, student behavior systems, and school climate initiatives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities General Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the Campus Leadership Team, contributing to school-wide decision-making and strategic planning.
• Develop and monitor behavior and community management systems, including data collection, tracking, and reporting to evaluate trends and inform interventions.
• Maintain a school climate that promotes respect, appreciation, and equity, reinforcing the network's mission.
• Strengthen relationships among teachers, students, and the community to improve school culture and student engagement.
• Lead and facilitate professional development for staff in behavior, classroom management, restorative practices, and culturally responsive behavior interventions.
• Exhibit professionalism while serving as a dedicated role model for the school team.
• Provide consistent communication to students, families, and staff regarding expectations, accountability, and consequences.
• Collaborate with instructional and student services leaders to align student behavior systems with academic success strategies.
• Facilitate support on the Child Study Team to ensure that students requiring additional behavioral evaluation or additional support are identified and effectively served.

Student Culture, Climate, and Celebrations

• Execute four school-wide culture-building events annually to reinforce student engagement and connection.
• Organize student celebrations, including recognition ceremonies, leadership acknowledgments, achievement awards, and cultural appreciation events.
• Facilitate student leadership opportunities, supporting mentoring programs, peer accountability structures, and student councils.
• Lead assemblies, providing structured opportunities for students to build relationships and reinforce school values.
• Monitor student behavior trends and adjust strategies to encourage positive engagement and inclusion.

Behavior Systems, Discipline Management, and Documentation

• Reduce overall suspensions by strengthening non-exclusionary discipline strategies, keeping students engaged while maintaining accountability.
• Under the Principal's oversight, manage school-wide discipline policies while maintaining alignment with network protocols, restorative practices, and legal standards.
• Develop behavior response plans that prioritize interventions over punitive discipline while maintaining clear accountability measures.
• Lead Tier II and Tier III behavior intervention programs, tracking student progress toward measurable improvements in behavior and academic performance.
• Regularly analyze behavior, discipline, and intervention data to identify trends, monitor outcomes, and recommend adjustments to school wide practices.
• Monitor implementation of school wide behavior expectations,…