Dean of Students (2026-2027)

Classical Charter Schools•New York City, NY

17h•Onsite

About The Position

All Classical staff members share the undying belief that maximizing student achievement is at the core of their work. The Dean of Students is an essential part of the leadership team. The role involves working closely with students, teachers, and parents to maintain a positive school culture that promotes academic and character growth. Reporting to the School Director, the Dean of Students is responsible for Character Education, Behavior, Professional Development, and Culture & Community.

Requirements

At least three years of teaching in a K-12 classroom with proven track record of maintaining high expectations
Experience as a dean or administrator (creating behavior plans, planning school-wide/cultural events, having difficult conversations with parents, etc.)
Alignment to Classical Charter School’s mission and approach
Excellent work ethic and organizational skills
Demonstration of core values: Accountability, Innovation, Professionalism, Rigor, Tenacity, Transparency, and Urgency
Experience teaching in a high performing urban school

Responsibilities

Teaching character education in every class once per week
Creating grade-appropriate, application-oriented, character education curriculum
Creating clearly defined school-wide procedures for discipline
Tracking scholar behaviors and consequences
Intervening when a scholar is significantly disruptive
Communicating with the Scholar Services Team when a scholar with an IEP is suspended
Attending child study team meetings
Assisting the school psychologist with developing individualized behavior plans
Observing teachers and providing rigorous and action-oriented feedback on a regular basis
Creating professional development focused on behavioral systems and procedures
Ensuring that teachers are reinforcing the pillars and character education teachings
Attending grade team meetings as needed, based on scholar behavioral trends
Supervising breakfast, lunch, and dismissal
Planning community gatherings with a committee of teachers and administrative staff
Organizing Family Advisory Council meetings and Parent Academy events
Enforcing uniform compliance
Participating in holdover conversations at the end of the academic year