Dean of Students - IDEA Cincinnati (Future Vacancy 2026-2027)

IDEA Public Schools•Cincinnati, OH

53d•$40,000

About The Position

This job posting is not for any specific role that is currently open. Instead, applying to this posting allows IDEA to gather your information and assess your fit and move quickly once our team identifies an available opportunity for the 2026-2027 Academic Year with an intended start in July 2026. We intend to hire Dean of Students roles specializing separately in supporting elementary, middle, and high school grades. Please continue to monitor our Career Site and apply to any current vacancies that match your interests. Role Mission: Dean of Students works directly with scholars to ensure that they graduate from IDEA Public Schools and go to and through college by providing culturally responsive support. The Dean of Students, in collaboration with school leadership, ensures a cohesive approach to school culture and adherence to the student code of conduct. The Dean of Students will focus on and provide support with positive behavior intervention, out-of-school re-entry, logical consequences, in-school suspension, crisis management, and extended learning opportunities. With guidance from the Assistant Principal of School Culture, this person will ensure that each student is appropriately supported so that they can make progress towards their individual goals, in and out of the classroom.

Requirements

State paraprofesional/instructional aide license or at least 48 college hours required
3+ year(s) of experience working with children in a classroom or volunteer setting
Ability to work 8:00am to 5:00pm daily

Nice To Haves

Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports
Crisis Prevention/Management
Restorative Justice Practices
Responsive Classroom

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Assistant Principal of School Culture to formulate, implement, and oversee a comprehensive school-wide culture plan. This plan includes defining routines and expectations for both students and staff within and beyond the classroom.
Provide visionary leadership to all members of the school community, including staff and students, in establishing a positive, structured, and achievement-oriented environment.
Track and analyze student discipline data to identify areas requiring school-wide support and intervention.
Establish transparent rewards and consequences that align with the IDEA Way and reflect the degree to which individual students and student cohorts meet conduct expectations.
Utilize discipline data to design and facilitate monthly professional development sessions, offering support to teacher teams in addressing challenges and improving their instructional practices.
Foster inclusive environments that celebrate and accommodate diverse backgrounds and perspectives
Maintain a high level of visibility during school hours to ensure a positive and welcoming school climate.
Exemplify IDEA's core values and set a benchmark for professional conduct.
Assist teachers in devising and executing classroom-based, developmentally appropriate interventions for individual students and groups.
Offer targeted interventions for students with personal and social development needs that hinder positive behavioral outcomes.
Collaborate with the Campus Leadership Team to ensure that students receive the necessary behavioral interventions.
Collaborate with Campus Leadership Team to support student persistence meetings and action items related to withdrawals and persistence data.
Establish effective communication channels with parents and families to keep them informed of student progress with behavioral concerns.
Engage families in understanding the student code of conduct, grade-level expectations, setting student goals, and providing tailored support to their child(ren).
Supports Family Engagement initiatives and responsibilities
Supports the implementation of Classroom Behavior Matrices
Supports Student Recruitment and Chronic Absenteeism responsibilities
Supports completion and organization of documentation and compliance materials
Fulfills arrival duties, dismissal duties, and lunch duties

Benefits

Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation.
Tuition Reimbursement: Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost.
dental and vision plans
disability
life insurance
parenting benefits
flexible spending account options
generous vacation time
referral bonuses
professional development
a 403(b) plan
IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.