Temporary Dean of Restorative Justice (Potential to Transition to a Full-Time Position)

North Lawndale College Prep Charter High School•Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The temporary Dean of Restorative Justice is a key school leadership role focused on fostering a positive, safe, and productive culture that supports students’ academic, social, and emotional development. The Dean leads student behavior management efforts and a team, establishes systems for managing students and promoting adherence to school policies, and implements proactive strategies to maintain a respectful and disciplined learning environment. The role calls for strong communication, a commitment to restorative justice, and effective collaboration with students, staff, and families. The position is temporary, with potential to transition to a full-time position. The Dean oversees student behavior, attendance, and truancy; applies the school’s code of conduct and disciplinary policies; investigates incidents, mediates conflicts, and facilitates resolutions; and maintains records of disciplinary actions and interventions. The Dean also supports student engagement, belonging, leadership, self-discipline, and responsible decision-making; develops behavior intervention plans; and collaborates with counseling and support staff. The position includes communicating and meeting with families, supporting staff with classroom management and student-management strategies, contributing to school-wide initiatives, and assisting with safety planning and crisis response. The Dean supervises security personnel, supports compliance with applicable laws and school policies, and prepares required student-affairs reports. The role is based in a school environment and includes travel for alumni outreach and post-secondary institution visits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 3–5 years of management experience in an educational setting, including demonstrated experience in student management, discipline, and support in a public high school.
Strong understanding of adolescent development and effective behavior management strategies.
Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and families from diverse backgrounds.
Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of restorative justice practices and conflict resolution techniques.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic school environment.
Commitment to the mission and values of North Lawndale College Prep.
Authorization to work in the United States.
Compliance with board policies, ISBE requirements, and relevant educational laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Education, School Leadership, Counseling, or a related field.
Prior experience as a teacher or in a school leadership role.

Responsibilities

Oversee student behavior, attendance, and truancy.
Implement and consistently enforce the school’s code of conduct and disciplinary policies.
Investigate student incidents, mediate conflicts, and facilitate resolution processes.
Administer disciplinary consequences in collaboration with school leadership.
Maintain accurate records of disciplinary actions and student interventions.
Contribute to a positive, inclusive, high-expectation school culture and promote student engagement and belonging.
Lead initiatives that foster student leadership, self-discipline, and responsible decision-making.
Help ensure a safe and orderly campus, including supervising hallways, the cafeteria, and school grounds.
Develop and implement proactive behavior intervention strategies and student support plans.
Counsel students on behavioral issues, attendance, and social-emotional well-being.
Collaborate with the counseling team, social workers, and other support staff to address student needs.
Use restorative justice practices to resolve conflicts and address behavioral challenges.
Communicate with parents and guardians about student behavior, attendance, and progress; facilitate conduct-related meetings and build collaborative family relationships.
Work with teachers and other staff on effective classroom management, and provide guidance and training on student-management strategies and school policies.
Collaborate with the administrative team on school-wide initiatives and strategic planning.
Assist in developing and implementing school safety plans and emergency procedures.
Respond to and manage student-related crises while ensuring student and staff safety.
Supervise security personnel and ensure adherence to safety protocols.
Ensure student-affairs practices comply with federal, state, and local regulations and NLCP policies.
Prepare and submit reports related to student behavior, attendance, and disciplinary actions.