Dean of Students

Ignite your desire to be the best! Imagine an energy so positive, so powerful, it ignites your desire to be the best, inspires you to bring out the best in others, and fuels your aspiration to do the best work of your career. At Legacy Traditional Schools we do things a special way, in a way that ignites our desire to be the best, illuminates our educators’ best talents, lights up the minds of our students, and fuels our school spirit.

We shine the brightest when we raise our hands and rise to the challenge of changing lives through education, cultivating bright curious minds, achieving award‑winning results, upholding our values, and engaging positively with our students, parents and communities.

The Dean of Students plays a critical role in promoting the educational and social well‑being of every student by overseeing all student discipline and behavior management programs on campus. Reporting directly to the Principal, the Dean provides supervisory leadership and fosters a unified vision that integrates team member development, performance management, and succession planning. This role is responsible for designing and implementing proactive, equitable strategies for managing student behavior, collaborating closely with teachers, counselors, and parents to address disciplinary issues effectively.

The Dean of Students ensures that all practices not only uphold school standards but also contribute to a positive, safe learning environment. A flexible schedule is required to meet the needs of the school community.

Note:

the essential functions below describe the general requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or most of the primary accountabilities listed below. Specific tasks, responsibilities or competencies may be documented in the incumbent’s performance objectives as outlined by the incumbent’s immediate supervisor or manager.

• Handles behavioral issues, maintains discipline records, and communicates with parents regarding student conduct.
• Represents the campus in disciplinary hearings.
• Implements and enforces school‑wide behavioral expectations in collaboration with teachers and staff.
• Ensures accurate documentation of discipline incidents and assists with compliance and reporting tasks.
• Manages daily discipline incidents, while the Principal oversees discipline policies and escalation processes.

• Monitors and addresses student attendance issues to improve engagement and reduce chronic absenteeism.
• Sends attendance notifications to parents and meets with families of students with attendance concerns.
• Partners with local community organizations to provide comprehensive parent education and support initiatives focused on improving student attendance.

• Assists in onboarding new teachers and ensures adherence to instructional best practices.
• Conducts regular classroom observations and provides constructive feedback for instructional improvement.
• Supports new teachers with mentorship and professional development resources.
• Develops and implements training programs for non‑instructional support staff, including lunch and recess monitors.

• Addresses parent concerns and serves as a liaison between families and the school.
• Oversees and supports the daily operations of tutoring programs on campus.
• Oversees the implementation of 504 plans, ensuring accommodations are met and compliance with federal regulations.
• Serves as the McKinney‑Vento Coordinator, supporting homeless and displaced students by connecting them with necessary resources.

• Supports school compliance with Title IX regulations related to discrimination and harassment.
• Investigates Title IX complaints and ensures appropriate interventions.
• Provides training to staff on Title IX policies and reporting procedures.

Dean of Students must have a high level of interpersonal skills in order to handle sensitive and confidential…