2026-2027 | High School Dean of Students

Boston Prep•Hyde Park, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Boston Prep is a college-preparatory charter public school serving grades 6-12. The school community includes approximately 700 students, nearly 500 alumni, over 150 faculty members, and hundreds of families, with the majority of students and families residing in Dorchester, Roxbury, Mattapan, and Hyde Park. Boston Prep welcomes all students through an impartial public lottery and holds high expectations for all, including students with special needs and English language learners. The mission of Boston Prep is to prepare students for success in a four-year college and to embody lifelong ethical growth. The school fosters an environment of accelerated academic growth through an extended school day and year, emphasizing relationships and anti-racism. Key beliefs guiding their approach include an exceptional adult team, high expectations for all students, fostering ethical growth, a student culture balanced by structure and joy, comprehensive academic, social, and emotional support, and ensuring college persistence through student and alumni support. The school's values guide their work as a 'One Team,' emphasizing mission-driven efforts, continuous improvement, and staff actions driving student results.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.

Nice To Haves

Prior Dean Experience Preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as the point person for student culture and discipline in collaboration with the High School Leadership Team.
Run an effective and accountable High School Dean’s Office, monitoring and tracking students’ growth and behavior.
Assist teachers, students, school counselors, and families in creating and implementing individual behavior plans.
Lead staff efforts to ensure excellent student attendance, punctuality, preparedness, and adherence to school uniform policies.
Analyze student behavior and culture data to support individual, grade-level, and school-wide goals.
Collaborate and communicate daily with teachers and staff to meet students’ needs.
Conduct investigations related to the Code of Conduct, including those that may require suspension.
Partner with school leaders and manage communication with students, faculty, and families for disciplinary matters.
Lead disciplinary hearings and all related communication.
Maintain a strong presence throughout the school day in classrooms, hallways, common spaces, arrival, lunch, dismissal, and transitions.
Ensure schoolwide expectations for student behavior are consistently upheld.
Communicate regularly about the importance of the school's mission, virtues, and priorities.
Participate in school leadership team meetings to ensure alignment on cultural goals and norms.
Review data (attendance, behavioral, academic) and develop strategies and supports for struggling students.
Support Grade Level Leads in planning and executing weekly grade-level team meetings.
Monitor and improve systems and routines for students (e.g., arrival, dismissal, transitions, lunch).
Be highly present and visible during school hours (7:15 am - 4:15 pm).
Model urgency, consistency, and a belief in the value of every learning minute.
Build strong relationships with students to promote confidence and engagement.
Communicate regularly with families about academic progress and intervention goals.
Provide families with strategies to support reading development at home.
Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
Model empathy and maintain high expectations for all learners.
Participate in family conferences, school events, and community engagement activities.
Attend and participate in weekly staff professional development, including One Team meetings, department meetings, and grade-level meetings.
Work collaboratively with colleagues, support staff, and school leadership.
Contribute positively to Boston Prep’s collaborative and mission-driven school culture.
Support school systems and structures with fidelity.
Participate in school-wide initiatives that strengthen student success.
Supervise lunch periods, manage swipe and front desk duties, and cover classes as needed.
Demonstrate flexibility and commitment to the school's mission by undertaking additional responsibilities.
Establish a professional rapport and strong relationship with students, staff, and families.
Display the highest ethical and professional behavior.
Support the effective implementation of school culture systems, including detention.
Actively engage in one’s own learning, seeking and acting on feedback.
Actively pursue professional development, inside and outside of the school.
Collaborate with other teachers and administrators to advance the school’s mission.