Dean of Students - Blackburn High School

Dean of Students - Blackburn High School - 2026-27

Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026

Job Title: Dean of Students

Location: Blackburn High School Alternative Program: 2606 Hamilton St, Omaha, NE 68131

Reports To: Building Program Director

Work Schedule/FLSA Status: 188 Days plus the time equivalent of 18 additional duty days as per negotiated agreement / Exempt.

Start Date: August 2026

Salary

Schedule:

Commensurate with experience and education / As outlined in applicable negotiated agreement.

Position

Purpose:

The Dean of Students reports to the Program Director and supports the building Administration Team in the application of the Student Code of Conduct, Attendance, and other student and school matters. This individual is responsible for assisting the Administration Team in supervision of student activities throughout the school day, responding to discipline referrals in a timely manner, following building procedures in the administering of the Student Code of Conduct and Due Process protocols, and maintaining timely communications with the building administration and parents/guardians regarding necessary disciplinary actions.

This individual will exhibit strong standards of professional ethics when relating to staff, students, parents, administration and the community. The Dean of Students will perform other duties designated by the Program Director.

Additional

Note:

The Dean of Students position is considered a teaching position and is not reported to the state of Nebraska as an administrative position.

• Promote a school environment that is safe and conducive to student learning.
• Serve as a member of the building leadership team.
• Monitor behavior, attendance, and academic progress of students and provide appropriate feedback to teachers, students and parents/guardians.
• Demonstrate a philosophy that all students can and will learn.
• Maintain the District’s overall mission; assist in supporting and implementing board policies and the academic action plan school wide with students, staff, parents/guardians, and community members.
• Maintain the School’s overall mission; assist in supporting and implementing school guidelines with students, staff, parents/guardians, and community members.
• Work collaboratively with the Program Director, Administrative Team, and school staff to best meet the educational needs of the student population based on individual student needs.
• Conduct, coach visits and provide feedback for continuous growth to staff.
• Guide decision making and problem solving in relation to student, family, or team needs.
• Promote life‑long learning by participating in pertinent professional development in both the academic curriculum and cultural proficiency and awareness of diversity.
• Maintain effective communication with all supporting divisions within the Omaha Public School district as well as students, staff, parents/guardians and community members.
• Exhibit skills pertinent to positive human relationships and the ability to work effectively with students, members of the instructional staff and the community.

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree in education related fields.
• A valid Nebraska Teaching Certificate with applicable area endorsements. Endorsements in the area of administration and supervision for secondary education preferred.
• Minimum of four years successful teaching experience. Successful teaching experience in a multicultural diverse urban setting preferred.
• Experience working in an alternative education environment preferred.
• Clear understanding of the philosophy, purpose and function of the alternative school setting.
• Clear understanding of the philosophy, purpose and function within an urban school district.
• Empathy for helping to lead a strong diverse urban educational environment.
• Demonstrated record of success exemplifying instructional leadership, standards of academic excellence and personal integrity.
• Knowledge of current educational trends/issues impacting the high school.
• Skills in building and maintaining strong relationships with students, staff, parents, administration and the community.
• Sound judgment and appropriate…