Dean of Students
About The Position
The Dean of Students is a key member of the school leadership team responsible for fostering a positive, safe, and structured learning environment for all students. This position supports the developed behavior systems and enforces expectations. The Dean of Students is essential in the continuous improvement of school-wide culture systems, including student behavior expectations, restorative practices, discipline processes, and character education. The Dean of Students partners closely with teachers, families, counselors, and administrators to ensure consistent expectations, proactive supports, and responsive interventions that align with the school’s mission and values. Since 2001, Bromley East Charter School has actively promoted choice, critical thinking, problem-solving, and character development of the whole child, enabling students to achieve academic excellence in a safe environment. Our academic excellence is promoted by our thorough and demanding curricula, the high expectations of our teachers, and the culture which supports choice, critical thinking, problem-solving, and character development.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree Required
- 5+ years of successful classroom experience in a K-8 education required
- Advanced knowledge of positive behavior systems, restorative practices, and student development
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills to engage effectively with students, staff, families, and community members
- Advanced conflict resolution and de-escalation skills
- Intermediate ability to analyze data and implement improvement strategies
- Advanced ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgement
- Intermediate ability to lead professional development and coach adults
- Advance organizational and time management skills
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Counseling, or related field preferred
- Prior leadership experience (Dean Assistant Principal, Instructional Coach, or similar role) preferred
- Demonstrated experience implementing school-wide culture or PBIS systems preferred
Responsibilities
- Support the development and implementation of school-wide behavior systems and expectations
- Maintain a visible presence throughout the campus to proactively support student behavior and positive culture
- Model and reinforce high expectations for student conduct aligned to the school's mission and character values
- Analyze discipline data to identify trends and implement responsive action plans
- Support school-wide character education initiatives and student recognition systems
- Oversee student discipline processes to ensure consistency, fairness, and alignment with school policy
- Assist AP's with investigations related to student conduct concerns and communicate findings appropriately
- Implement restorative practices and progressive discipline strategies when appropriate
- Partner with counselors and support staff to design and monitor behavior intervention plans
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation of behavior incidents and disciplinary actions
- Communicate proactively and professionally with families regarding student behavior and culture expectations and attendance
- Facilitate parent meetings related to discipline and student conduct when necessary
- Support family education efforts related to school culture and behavior systems
- Supervise student arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, and other transitions to ensure safety and structure
- Support the implementation of safety procedures and emergency protocols
- Collaborate with administration on supervision plans and campus safety initiatives
- Collaborate and support student events such as spirit week
- Assist with other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
