26-27 South Campus High School Assistant Dean of Student Success

St. Augustine Preparatory Academy • Milwaukee, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The High School Assistant Dean of Student Success helps shape and sustain Aug Prep’s high school culture and supports students in internalizing expectations for academic excellence and behavior, in partnership with the Dean of Student Success. The role develops preventative interventions and coordinates wraparound support and follow-through for students who are not yet meeting expectations. It serves the whole child by engaging students and families, particularly those experiencing significant challenges, and by building a strong, positive school culture.

The Assistant Dean promotes academic success, attendance, and character development; manages student culture data; addresses behavior and attendance concerns with school staff and families; and oversees systems related to tardiness, absences, and uniforms. The position also supports home–school relationships, student supervision, family engagement, and compliance with applicable laws and policies. It is a full-time, year-round position at Aug Prep South Campus, reporting to the High School Dean of Student Success. The desired start date is ASAP.

Requirements

• Mission-driven, with the highest integrity and the ability to live Aug Prep’s values, beliefs, and culture.
• Bilingual in written and spoken Spanish and English.
• Bachelor’s degree, including any other requirements for accreditation.
• At least two years of teaching or social work experience.
• Strong track record of positively impacting student achievement and working successfully with students with the greatest needs.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with colleagues and nurture a professional community of adult learners.
• Leadership qualities, including the ability to see the big picture while working directly with students, families, and staff on the details that drive overall direction.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to facilitate meetings and presentations and to give and receive constructive feedback.
• Ability to use student-level data to guide instructional decisions.
• Demonstrated teacher leadership with strong pedagogical knowledge and content expertise, or clinical experience with adolescent youth.
• Participating member of a church.
• Agreement with the school’s Mission Statement and Statement of Beliefs and adherence to biblical standards of conduct.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• State teaching license.

Responsibilities

• Promote positive attitudes, behaviors, and skills that support academic success, attendance, and character development.
• Encourage and strengthen parental involvement in student achievement and the faith-based school culture.
• Collect and manage school culture metrics, including attendance, academics, graduation progress, social-emotional well-being, and behavior data.
• Intervene in and mediate student behavior situations in collaboration with teachers, social workers, advisors, and families; draft behavior plans and document interventions in Infinite Campus as appropriate.
• Serve as a point of contact for staff and families regarding student behavior, attendance, and culture-related concerns.
• Promote and maintain strong home–school relationships and support parent engagement initiatives and events.
• Oversee systems related to tardiness, absences, and uniforms.
• Work with parents, students, social workers, advisors, and teachers to resolve situations where policies or protocols have been breached.
• Report gathered data to the principal, obtain approval for proposed solutions or resolutions, and evaluate the effectiveness of systems and protocols.
• Act in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, statutes, and policies relating to students and families, consulting school personnel to ensure compliance.
• Be open to coaching and feedback to continuously improve practices and student outcomes.
• Collaborate as a team player with colleagues and community members.
• Model professionalism, integrity, and positive behavior for students.
• Monitor and support students during morning arrival, lunch, recess, and dismissal.
• Communicate proactively with students, families, and colleagues.
• Engage in continuous professional growth through meetings, professional development, coursework, and training.
• Fulfill assigned school duties, including supervision or extracurricular involvement.
• Approach duties flexibly and support the team in service of students.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employer-sponsored disability coverage.
• $2,500 per year for college courses or professional development for full-time employees.
• Classroom supplies fund.
• Curriculum and field trip resources.
• Advanced technology and state-of-the-art facilities.

What This Job Offers

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