Dean of Students-High School

• Location:
  
  North Chicago Community High School
• Date Available:
  
  07/27/2026
• Closing Date: 06/08/2026

POSITION TITLE: Dean of Students – High School

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Collaborates with the administrative team to design and lead student support initiatives that foster a positive school climate, ensuring every student has access to the instructional resources and behavioral guidance needed to thrive academically.

• Certification
  • Required - Professional Educator License (Grade 9 through 12)
  • Required - General Administrative Endorsement
• Education
  • Required – Bachelor's Degree in Education
  • Required – Master's Degree Program in Education, Guidance, and Counseling or Administration
• Experience
  • Required – Minimum of three (3) years of classroom experience in secondary education
  • Preferred – Prior experience as a Dean of Students in a high school
  • Preferred – Prior experience working at the high school level in an underserved community
  • Preferred – Prior experience with restorative justice practices and de‐escalation techniques

• Manages the student disciplinary process, including referrals and parent communication, ensuring all actions align with the Illinois School Code and promote a restorative rather than punitive climate.
• Proactively supervises non‐classroom areas (hallways, cafeteria, campus) and school‐sponsored evening/weekend events to model and enforce high behavioral expectations.
• Serves as a core member of the Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Multi‐Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) teams to develop school‐wide structures for student success.

• Consults with faculty to refine classroom management techniques and de‐escalation strategies, fostering a stable learning environment.
• Provides dedicated support to 9th‐grade teachers, students, and families to ensure a successful transition into high school.
• Partners with staff to design and implement individualized student behavior improvement plans.

• Analyzes and reports on monthly trends regarding attendance, absenteeism, and behavioral referrals to inform the school's strategic plan.
• Reviews attendance records to identify truancy patterns; counsels students and families to resolve underlying barriers to consistent attendance.
• Manages operational logistics including bus/transportation concerns, parent/teacher conference scheduling, and the promotion of building‐wide activities.

• Acts as a primary point of contact for parent concerns and staff inquiries regarding student issues, ensuring timely and professional resolution.
• Provides formal recommendations to the Principal regarding SEL systems and performs other leadership tasks as assigned to support the school's mission.

• Complete other duties as assigned by the principal.

• Deep working knowledge of PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports), Restorative Justice, and MTSS structures.
• Understanding of the Danielson Framework (or your state's equivalent) to effectively coach teachers in classroom environment, engagement, and professional responsibilities.
• Knowledge of the Illinois School Code regarding student rights, due process, and special education (IEP/504) protections.

• Ability to manage multiple complex "detailed operations" simultaneously—balancing data entry, student crises, and administrative planning without losing accuracy.
• Skill in synthesizing raw data (attendance, discipline, grades) into actionable reports for the Freshman Team and Principal.
• Highly developed skill in de‐escalation and mediation to resolve parent complaints and student conflicts with "mutual confidence and respect."
• Demonstrates high levels of self-confidence, emotional maturity, and "social competency" when handling high‑stress disciplinary or family situations.
• The ability to act consistently and use sound judgment when interpreting school policy in "gray area" situations.
• Ability to establish rapport with a diverse student body and faculty, ensuring equity in how discipline…