Dean of Students

Tennyson Center for Children•Denver, CO

16d•$85,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Dean of Students leads student conduct and behavioral support initiatives with a strategic focus on restorative practices, intervention, and positive behavioral outcomes. This role promotes a culture of respect, collaboration, and shared responsibility by partnering with students, families, teachers, clinicians, and support staff to address underlying behavioral concerns and prevent suspensions through evidence-based alternatives. The Dean of Students serves as a visible, approachable leader committed to student-centered decision-making, mutual respect, accountability, growth, and community repair, while ensuring that all actions contribute to better serving students and strengthening the school community.

Requirements

All candidates must have (or qualify to obtain) a current Colorado driver's license
All positions require a pre-employment drug test, FBI fingerprint check, CBI criminal records check, child abuse registry check, motor vehicle record check, academic record verification, and reference checks
Must be able to successfully complete a pre-hire physical
Demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States in compliance with federal law
All persons hired will be required to verify their eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire
Tennyson Center for Children currently does not sponsor work visas

Responsibilities

Investigate and resolve student conduct violations with emphasis on understanding root causes and behavioral patterns, ensuring fair and thorough inquiries that maintain student dignity and due process
Make discipline decisions that prioritize learning opportunities and behavior modification, minimizing reliance on in-school and out-of-school suspensions
Facilitate restorative conferences, circles, peer mediation, and other restorative practices to repair harm and rebuild relationships between students and affected parties
Coordinate with Youth Treatment Counselors, clinicians, teachers, and other support staff to develop individualized behavior support plans
Conduct proactive parent and family conferences to discuss behavioral concerns, student strengths, and collaborative strategies for supporting positive behavior
Track, analyze, and report on behavioral data to identify trends, at-risk students, and measure effectiveness of restorative initiatives and interventions
Maintain detailed, objective documentation of incidents, investigations, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with school and district policies
Monitor intervention effectiveness and adjust behavioral support strategies based on student progress and changing needs
Collaborate with school leadership to develop and refine positive behavioral expectations, school-wide recognition systems, and restorative discipline policies
Support and provide professional development to staff on restorative practices, trauma-informed discipline, and de-escalation techniques
Participate in school and district committees related to student welfare, safety, and climate
Maintain confidentiality and comply with all legal and regulatory requirements regarding student records and special populations (special education, English Language Learners, etc.)
Perform administrative tasks including scheduling, record management, and communication
Serve as a visible presence in school spaces to build relationships with students and model positive school culture
Participate in school crisis response and safety protocols as needed
Support education leadership with Cognia accreditation and Colorado Department of Education accreditation and monitoring activities
Supports and advances quality improvement efforts through adherence to Tennyson Center policies and procedures, regulator standards, and best practices