Dean of Students

Job Description

School Leadership focuses on leading and managing areas of business operations within the school including: leading development and implementation of plans, policies, and strategies in support of business objectives; creating and tracking key performance metrics; collaborating with internal stakeholders to support initiatives that drive operational and financial performance and growth. Bachelor’s degree, 3+ years related professional experience.

• Oklahoma Academic Administrator Certification Required

Must reside in Oklahoma.

This position is remote and strongly prefers candidates that reside in Oklahoma.

The Dean of Students works with the school’s Principal and leadership team to cultivate a positive, supportive school culture for all scholars. In this role, you will help lead the school’s efforts to create a positive, structured, achievement‑oriented, and joyful school culture. The Dean of Students will report directly to the school Principal and receive coaching from both the Principal and Director of Curriculum and Instruction.

The Dean of Students will also coach a portfolio of teachers.

OVCA is committed to providing an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data‑driven and student‑centred instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community.

• Build positive relationships with students grounded in respect, enthusiasm, achievement, courage, hard work and self‑determination through structured social‑emotional learning.
• Ensure that behavioural expectations and school culture standards are met.
• Support teachers in holding all students to consistent, high behavioural expectations for all students.
• Act as a resource to teachers in their instructional practice, especially as it relates to issues of relationships with students, classroom management, and school culture.
• Lead staff efforts to ensure all students have excellent attendance and engagement.
• Develop and maintain communicative relationships with families, emphasizing families’ roles as collaborators and accountability partners for their student’s academic and behavioural performance, including attendance.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding student performance and academic achievement.
• Assist with parent and student concerns and issues.
• Collaborate with the Principal and leadership team to establish a positive, structured, achievement‑oriented, and joyful school culture.
• Participate in regular leadership team meetings at the school level and network level.
• Help articulate the school’s mission and vision to ensure all stakeholders share a common understanding and work cooperatively toward desired results.
• Utilise communication technologies and practices that most effectively support a predominantly virtual/remote work environment.
• Ensure that the school is meeting the needs of students while complying with local, state, and federal laws regarding special education and other categorical programmes.

• Bachelor’s degree AND
• Five (5) years of experience in education OR
• Equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Ability to travel 25% of the time.
• Ability to pass required background check.
• Valid IVP fingerprint clearance card.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Organisational skills, multi‑tasking abilities.
• Customer service focus.
• Adaptable and comfortable in a fast‑paced work environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); web proficiency.
• Familiarity with the online learning experience.
• Experience working with the proposed age group.
• Experience supporting adults and children in learning and the use of technology.
• Ability to learn new technology tools…