Student Support Dean (Please apply directly with Renaissance Secondary Charter School - DO NOT apply online with DCSD)
About The Position
The Student Support Dean partners with students, families, and staff to build a positive, supportive school climate for students in grades 6–12. The role addresses student behavior and discipline, attendance, and academic support planning. The Dean serves on the Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) team and works closely with faculty, school leadership, the Student Support Coordinator, and mental health professionals as part of a cohesive system of support. The position also supports the school's administrative team and may serve in a leadership capacity when the administrative team is away from the site. This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE position with 40 scheduled hours per week and approximately 185 scheduled work days per year. The ideal start date is November 30, 2026, and is flexible. The position is based at Renaissance Secondary Charter School. The role is open until filled, but not past December 2, 2026. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications; the listed hire range is $56,366–$87,743.50 annually, with a full salary range of $56,366–$119,121 annually. Applicants should apply directly through Renaissance Secondary School's employment application, not through the posting site. Current DCSD employees must apply through their district login; this application is for external candidates.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills, including maintaining detailed documentation and meeting compliance requirements.
- Collaborative approach and a passion for working with middle and high school students.
- Commitment to asset-based, student-centered practice grounded in the belief that all students can learn and succeed.
- Demonstrated understanding of restorative practices and knowledge of behavior and discipline practices.
- Commitment to the school’s mission and vision.
- Administrator's License (Type D) from the Colorado Department of Education.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
- At least two years of administrative or similar experience in an educational setting.
- Experience with restorative practices, Love & Logic, and building a positive school culture.
- Experience in a project-based or expeditionary learning environment.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate proactive, schoolwide behavior programming and community building grounded in restorative practices and positive school culture, in partnership with faculty and school leaders.
- Work with administrative staff to resolve behavioral incidents and disciplinary referrals using restorative practices, education such as skill-building and reflection, and conventional disciplinary measures as appropriate; partner with students, staff, and families toward resolution, accountability, and learning.
- Maintain accurate and timely disciplinary, behavior, and attendance records and required reporting.
- Partner with faculty to implement the student code of conduct and school policies and develop support plans through the MTSS process.
- Monitor schoolwide attendance, identify chronic absenteeism, and follow up as needed.
- Partner with families and students to develop and monitor attendance plans, contracts, and conferences.
- Coordinate with outside partners on attendance matters, including truancy processes when needed.
- Work with students, families, and teachers to develop and implement plans for academic support and intervention.
- Serve on the MTSS team and collaborate with faculty and mental health professionals on Tier 1 schoolwide supports.
- Communicate clearly and regularly with staff, students, and families.
- Contribute to a safe campus through supervision and participation in school safety procedures.
- Support extracurricular programs and student activities as needed.
- Support the work of the school's administrative team and serve in a leadership capacity when the administrative team is away from the site.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- District-paid and voluntary supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Voluntary 401(k), 403(b), and 457 retirement plan options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
