Dean

Overview

The High School Dean is responsible for fostering a positive and safe school environment that promotes student well-being, academic success, and responsible citizenship. This role focuses on building strong relationships with students, implementing fair and consistent disciplinary practices, providing supervision to ensure a supportive and orderly school culture, and supporting teachers in managing student behavior and creating positive classroom environments.

• Build positive and supportive relationships with students from diverse backgrounds, serving as a mentor and advocate.
• Implement and enforce the school's code of conduct, ensuring fair and consistent application of disciplinary procedures.
• Investigate and resolve student disciplinary issues, utilizing restorative justice practices whenever appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of student disciplinary actions.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents/guardians, and staff regarding disciplinary matters, providing support and guidance.
• Provide crisis intervention and support to students in need.

• Student Relations and Discipline

• Provide support and resources to teachers in managing student behavior in the classroom.
• Collaborate with teachers to develop and implement individualized behavior management plans for students.
• Offer guidance and training to teachers on effective classroom management strategies and restorative justice practices.
• Serve as a resource for teachers facing challenging student behavior issues.

• Supervise students in various school settings, including hallways, cafeteria, and extracurricular activities.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, counselors, and other staff to address student behavior issues and promote a positive school climate.
• Assist in the development and implementation of school-wide initiatives to improve student behavior and promote a culture of respect and responsibility.
• Participate in school safety planning and emergency response procedures.

• Serve as a liaison between the school, parents/guardians, and community agencies.
• Facilitate parent-teacher conferences and other meetings as needed.
• Collaborate with school counselors and social workers to provide support services to students and families.
• Communicate effectively in both English and Spanish or Arabic, both verbally and in writing.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience teaching.
• Experience in student discipline, behavior management, or counseling preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong knowledge of disciplinary practices, restorative justice, and student behavior management techniques.

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
• Valid state-issued administrative license/certification required.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to de-escalate conflict and resolve disputes effectively.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in using technology for communication, record-keeping, and data analysis.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish or Arabic (spoken) preferred.
• Knowledge of school policies, procedures, and legal requirements related to student discipline.
• Knowledge of effective classroom management strategies and techniques for supporting teachers.

Requires frequent walking, standing, and sitting; must be able to work in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment; requires the ability to handle multiple tasks with frequent interruptions; may require occasional evening or weekend hours for school events or emergencies.

The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $110,000 annually, commensurate with years of experience and education level. The position includes a competitive compensation package, family health and dental insurance, and basic life insurance coverage.