High School Dean

Position Title

High School Dean

High School

High School Principal

12 month, 260 days as per CASSA Agreement

Exempt

The High School Dean supports the principal in fostering a safe, positive and academically focused school environment. The Dean works collaboratively with students, staff, families, and community partners to promote student achievement, attendance, behavior, and social-emotional well-being. The position provides leadership in student discipline, restorative practices, school culture, and student support systems while helping ensure a respectful and inclusive learning environment for all students.

• Support the implementation of school policies, procedures, and student code of conduct.
• Promote a positive school climate focused on student engagement, accountability, and achievement.
• Address student behavioral concerns using restorative and progressive discipline practices.
• Collaborate with counselors, teachers, administrators, and support staff to develop intervention plans for students.
• Monitor student attendance, punctuality, and academic progress; implement strategies to improve outcomes.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, and community agencies to support student success.
• Assist with supervision of student activities, extracurricular events, arrival/dismissal, and common areas.
• Participate in crisis response, conflict resolution, and student support meetings as needed.
• Support equity-centered practices and foster an inclusive school culture that values diversity and belonging.
• Maintain accurate student discipline and attendance records in accordance with district policies and state regulations.
• Assist in coordinating student recognition programs, assemblies, and school-wide initiatives.
• Collaborate with administrators on school improvement efforts and student support programming.
• Participate in professional development and leadership activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or Assistant Superintendent.

• Valid Pennsylvania teaching certification.
• PA teaching certification in secondary education, counseling, supervisory, or related area preferred.
• Master's degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Counseling, or related field preferred.
• Experience working with high school students in an educational setting required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of student discipline practices, restorative approaches, and adolescent development.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with students, families, staff, and community stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively while managing multiple responsibilities and priorities.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practices.
• Experience with restorative practices, PBIS, MTSS, and student attendance initiatives preferred.
• Experience in conflict resolution and behavioral intervention strategies preferred.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to:

• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents, including the ability to convey and receive information through verbal, written, or alternative means.
• Access and interact with instructional materials, technology, and classroom resources.
• Move through or be present in various school settings, including classrooms, hallways, and other instructional environments, in a manner that ensures adequate supervision of students.
• Handle or transport classroom materials and equipment, which may involve managing items weighing up to 25 pounds, with or without assistive devices or accommodations.
• Respond appropriately to student needs and emergencies, including timely action to ensure student health and safety.
• Use technology, manipulate materials, and demonstrate tasks to support student learning.

Specific visual, auditory, or other sensory abilities required for this position may be met by use of assistive technology or other accommodations, consistent with applicable law.