26-27 North Campus K4 - 8th Dean of Student Success

St. Augustine Preparatory Academy • Glendale, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Aug Prep is more than a school, it's a community where excellence, faith, and holistic education come together. We’re not only about high standards but also creating a place where people love to grow, learn, and inspire! We currently serve over 2,400 K4-12 students in our ninth year at our South Campus. We are thrilled to launch our North Campus in the 26-27 school year, initially serving about 300 students in grades K4-6 and 9.
In This Role, You Will love engaging students and families - particularly those struggling most - and love building a strong and positive culture. The Dean of Student Success is responsible for shaping and sustaining Aug Prep's elementary and middle school culture and ensuring that the students internalize Aug Prep's values for academic excellence and behavior expectations in partnership with the Administration and staff. The Dean of Student Success develops preventative interventions and ensures students who are not yet meeting expectations are provided with wraparound support and follow-through.

Requirements

• A belief in the ability of every child and a commitment to ensure excellence for each student.
• A bachelor’s degree is required, a Master’s degree is preferred, along with any other requirements for our accreditation. State teaching license not required.
• Active participation in a Christian church.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Team player committed to the St. Augustine Preparatory mission and model.
• Proven ability in using student-level data to guide instructional decisions.
• Demonstrated teacher leadership with strong pedagogical knowledge and content expertise or clinical experience with adolescent youth.
• Lastly and most important, the candidate must demonstrate and possess the highest integrity, and be able to live the values, beliefs, and culture of St. Augustine Prep.

Responsibilities

• Promote attitudes, behaviors, and skills for improved learning, including behavior modification, attendance, and academic success.
• Encourage parental involvement in the pursuit of student achievement and positive faith-based school culture.
• Collect and manage the culture 'metrics' of the school that include components of attendance, academics, social-emotional well-being, and behavior.
• Intervene and mediate behavior situations and work in conjunction with teachers, social work and parents to determine student success - may draft behavior plan and enter information into Powerschool after discussing with safety, student advisor and/or principal.
• Work collaboratively with parents/students as well as social workers, advisors, and teachers to bring resolution to situations where policies/protocols have been breached.
• Report to the principal to highlight gathered data, gain approval for proposed solutions/resolutions to data/issues, and evaluate the effectiveness of systems/protocols put in place.
• Serve as a point of contact for teachers, advisors, and parents who present issues/situations related to student behavior and attendance.
• Promote and maintain positive home/school relationships as well as facilitate parent events.
• Oversee tardies / absences / uniforms.
• Act in accordance with federal, state and local laws, statutes, and/or policies that are related to students and families, and consult with school personnel to ensure compliance in those.
• Analyze student data (grades, assessment scores, attendance, discipline referrals) to identify trends, at-risk students, and achievement gaps.
• Develop, coordinate, and monitor effective academic intervention programs (e.g., tutoring, study skills, credit recovery) in collaboration with teachers and counselors.
• Oversee the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) or Response to Intervention (RTI) framework for both academic and behavioral concerns.
• Collaborate with the Special Education team to ensure compliance and effective support for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Build trusting relationships with students so each child feels loved, seen, valued and heard.
• Serve as the cultural and spiritual model for their students, always interacting respectfully and striving to demonstrate God’s love to their students and families.
• Support students’ character development by modeling and reinforcing the Aug Prep Way: serving in love with integrity, respect, courage and perseverance.
• Fosters a culture where every child is known, supported, and inspired, prioritizing academic growth, social-emotional well-being, and the joy of learning to nurture the whole child.
• Communicate proactively and consistently with students, families, and colleagues, providing frequent updates on student progress, classroom activities, and school initiatives.
• Work collaboratively and supportively with colleagues, supervisors, students, parents/guardians, and community members, maintaining positive, solution-oriented relationships that foster a strong, inclusive environment for optimal learning.
• Continuously seek professional growth through building and department meetings/professional development, formal coursework, workshops, and seminars/in-services.
• Train and support staff on best practices in SEL, trauma-informed care, student engagement, and behavior management.
• Manage and coordinate the student success team, including counselors and support staff.
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding student progress, intervention plans, and school success initiatives.
• Assist the Principal in developing and enforcing a positive and restorative discipline policy that emphasizes learning and growth.
• Serve with a flexible, open heart that recognizes no duty is outside the scope of your role--we are a team that is stronger together in service of our students. The first few years of our school you may be asked to serve outside of your roll or area. We are looking for someone who is ready to roll up their sleeves and help in any way needed.

Benefits

• Aug Prep offers a robust benefits package including medical/dental/vision
• a 401(k) with employer match and employer-sponsored disability coverage.
• Full-time employees each receive $2500/year for college courses or professional development.

What This Job Offers

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