Dean of Students and Behavior Management Coach

Englewood Schools • Denver, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dean of Students and Behavior Management Coach supports the principal with school leadership and essential non-administrative operations that promote student achievement, staff development, and strong community relationships. The role helps cultivate a safe, positive, and orderly school culture in which students feel seen, safe, and supported. The Dean independently identifies behavioral and cultural needs, develops consistent expectations and proactive interventions, uses restorative practices to keep students engaged in learning, coaches staff in classroom management, and partners with families and community resources.

The position administers student discipline fairly and consistently, monitors behavioral data and attendance, communicates with families, facilitates re-entry meetings after significant incidents or suspensions, supports instructional programs, and supervises classified staff. It also includes coaching and non-evaluative observation of staff, professional learning on behavior and classroom practices, and supervision of school activities and events. The assignment is 1.0 FTE, divided between Dean duties and Behavior/Management Coach duties, for a 191-day school year. It is located at Bishop Elementary School and reports to the Principal.

Requirements

• Minimum of four years of successful classroom teaching experience.
• Demonstrated experience coaching, mentoring, or leading certified and classified staff.
• Demonstrated experience managing student discipline, including investigations, suspensions, and expulsions.
• Demonstrated experience with performance evaluation and feedback cycles.
• Demonstrated experience working within Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
• Demonstrated skill in human relations, communication, and collaborative leadership.
• Valid Colorado Teaching License required.
• Valid Colorado Driver's License.
• Valid CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Strong computer and educational technology skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students, families, and staff from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Ability to perform duties independently with minimal daily supervision and to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions.
• Effective, professional communication with the School District community.
• Skills in data analysis, instruction, negotiation, coordination, conflict resolution, and interpersonal interactions.
• Ability to compare, compute, synthesize, and evaluate information.
• Meet attendance standards and work the necessary hours to fulfill essential responsibilities.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding student, family, and staff records.
• Comply with district policies and procedures and applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and policies.
• Frequent lifting of 5 to 10 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent sitting, bending, walking, and standing; occasional stooping, kneeling, squatting, and reaching.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree with an emphasis in curriculum, instruction, leadership, or school administration.
• Bilingual skills.
• Valid Colorado Principal License, or current enrollment in an approved program to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support the principal in the school's day-to-day operations and leadership.
• Supervise students throughout and beyond the school day to sustain a positive and safe environment.
• Provide timely, accurate, constructive, and specific feedback to students and staff.
• Serve as the primary family contact regarding student behavioral successes and challenges, maintaining proactive and transparent communication.
• Facilitate re-entry meetings with students, families, and teachers after major behavioral incidents or suspensions.
• Connect families with school-based or external community resources supporting students’ emotional and behavioral well-being.
• Build rapport with students, staff, and parents to address potential concerns proactively.
• Administer student discipline fairly, equitably, and consistently in accordance with district policies; define, teach, and enforce clear behavioral expectations.
• Track and analyze referrals, suspensions, attendance, and other behavioral data to identify trends and implement interventions and coaching.
• Coach certified and classified staff on classroom management, routines, environmental structures, and proactive behavior support.
• Conduct regular non-evaluative observations and provide actionable, real-time coaching on classroom culture, routines, and engagement strategies.
• Design and facilitate professional learning on trauma-informed practices, de-escalation, restorative justice, and proactive classroom management.
• Implement restorative practices to maximize instructional time and minimize time students spend outside the classroom.
• Model and coach Tier 1 social-emotional learning strategies and equip staff with behavior strategies and intervention frameworks.
• Supervise extracurricular activities, assemblies, and school events.
• Participate in staff meetings, Professional Learning Communities, and other required school events.
• Use technology and varied communication methods to engage stakeholders.
• Follow the professional Code of Ethics and standards of practice in ethical decision-making.
• Oversee support staff, including training, assigning and directing work, conducting conferences and goal-setting sessions, observing and coaching, providing feedback, evaluating employees, recognizing achievements, and addressing disciplinary matters.
• Independently prioritize and schedule work; create efficient procedures and processes for scheduling, materials, and supplies.
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with professional standards, state guidelines, and school system policy.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), including monthly District contributions for HSA.
• Short- and long-term disability programs with costs fully covered.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counseling and support services.
• Wellness programs.
• Retirement plan through the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA).
• Additional 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) retirement savings options.
• Optional life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, cancer, and accident plans.
• Additional 10% of the Formula Base as a stipend for District Teacher-Coordinators, prorated when applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager