Summer Academy High School Dean of Students

Student U•Durham, NC

67d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

In collaboration with the Summer Academy Leadership team, more specifically the High School Program Manager and High School Program Assistant, the Dean of Students will: Attend all pre-summer trainings Attend Teacher Orientation ( 2 weeks) Works with the High School Team and Summer Academy Leadership Team to establish a safe and secure learning environment for students. The team will develop plans for emergency situations Participate in the planning and implementation of pre-Summer Academy Student U-wide events (ex. Teacher Orientation, Family Day, etc) Support the High School Team with communication to students and families regarding Summer Academy Work with Program Team to structure the Summer Academy Culture & Events Participate in Summer Academy planning meetings & regular check-ins with the Summer Academy Leadership Team, especially the Associate Director of High School Programming and the High School Program Coordinator. During Summer Academy Job Responsibilities: Participate in the planning and implementation of Summer Academy Student U-wide events (ex. College Day, Spirit Week, Brill Bash, etc) Create/Adjust/Edit lesson plans for non-instructional time, Meet and Greets, that builds positive culture, college readiness and promotes Student U core values. Track daily attendance, report absences to the HS Program Team, and problem solve solutions Provide additional supervision throughout the day With a restorative lens, the Dean of Students will help establish a student culture where diversity is encouraged and where students learn to respect differences, take responsibility for their actions, and exercise leadership Partner with the HIgh School Program Manager and other high school program members to develop and administer disciplinary procedures in accordance with Student U’s policies and reflects our restorative practices Partner with the High School Program Manager and other high school program members to respond to and resolve parent and student concerns and complaints. Supervise students on campus before and after school(if needed); monitors students and staff during lunch, club time, and homeroom Perform High School teacher observations on a weekly basis Assist with weekly staff meeting logistics and implementation

Requirements

Time: Part-Time (March-May), Full-Time (June 15th - August 5th, 2026)
Ideal Start Date: March 3, 2026
Attend all pre-summer trainings
Attend Teacher Orientation ( 2 weeks)
Works with the High School Team and Summer Academy Leadership Team to establish a safe and secure learning environment for students. The team will develop plans for emergency situations
Participate in the planning and implementation of pre-Summer Academy Student U-wide events (ex. Teacher Orientation, Family Day, etc)
Support the High School Team with communication to students and families regarding Summer Academy
Work with Program Team to structure the Summer Academy Culture & Events
Participate in Summer Academy planning meetings & regular check-ins with the Summer Academy Leadership Team, especially the Associate Director of High School Programming and the High School Program Coordinator.
Participate in the planning and implementation of Summer Academy Student U-wide events (ex. College Day, Spirit Week, Brill Bash, etc)
Create/Adjust/Edit lesson plans for non-instructional time, Meet and Greets, that builds positive culture, college readiness and promotes Student U core values.
Track daily attendance, report absences to the HS Program Team, and problem solve solutions
Provide additional supervision throughout the day
With a restorative lens, the Dean of Students will help establish a student culture where diversity is encouraged and where students learn to respect differences, take responsibility for their actions, and exercise leadership
Partner with the HIgh School Program Manager and other high school program members to develop and administer disciplinary procedures in accordance with Student U’s policies and reflects our restorative practices
Partner with the High School Program Manager and other high school program members to respond to and resolve parent and student concerns and complaints.
Supervise students on campus before and after school(if needed); monitors students and staff during lunch, club time, and homeroom
Perform High School teacher observations on a weekly basis
Assist with weekly staff meeting logistics and implementation
Commitment: Part-Time (March-May), Full-Time (June - Early August)
April 24th, 2026 Staff Launch & Training, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM (in person)
April 25th, 2026 Staff Launch & Training, 10 AM - 12:30 PM (in person)
May 27th, 2026 Summer Teacher Check In (virtual)
June 15th - 26th, 2026 Teacher Orientation (in person)
Week 1: 8 AM - 3 PM
Week 2: 7:30 AM - 3 PM
June 19th, 2026 Student U is Closed (observing Juneteenth Holiday)
June 20th, 2026 Family Day, 9 AM - 1 PM
June 29th - July 31st, 2026 Summer Academy (in person), ~ 7.5 hrs daily, + 1.5 hr weekly staff meeting on Tuesdays.
July 3rd, 2026 Student U Closed (Observing Independence Day)
July 13th, 2026 Teacher Workday 9 AM - 2 PM (in person)
August 3rd - August 5th, 2026 Evaluation Week, 8am - 3pm (in person)
First Round of Interviews: Wednesday, January 14th, 2026- Friday, January 23rd, 2026
Final Deadline: February 15th, 2026
Second Round of Interviews: March 3rd-4th, 2026
Ideal Start Date: March 2026
A complete application consists of a resume and a cover letter answering the following questions: A few facts about our students: The majority of our students attend Durham Public Schools or surrounding schools. All of our Student U students are either first generation college students or qualify for free or reduced lunch. 96% of the students we serve are also People of Color. With these facts in mind, while also acknowledging the systemic barriers our students often face, do you believe that all Student U students can succeed in high school and college? If yes, what skills do you believe students need in order to be college ready and how will you structure your classroom to ensure students gain these skills? If not, please explain.
Rank these elements of an effective classroom in order from least to most important and explain your ranking: relevance, rigor, and relationship.
Please respond to the following prompt in the space below. Teachers at Student U are asked to model our core values (studentudurham.org - core values) at all times including interactions with students, parents, and colleagues. Pick 1 value that resonates with you the most and speak to how that will guide your work as a teacher at Student U.
Your complete and thorough answers to the questions above will serve as your cover letter. A complete application includes a resume and a cover letter, answering 3 questions provided. If you have any specific questions about your application please contact Casey Barr-Rios, Student U’s Associate Director of Human Services, [email protected]

Responsibilities

Attend all pre-summer trainings
Attend Teacher Orientation ( 2 weeks)
Works with the High School Team and Summer Academy Leadership Team to establish a safe and secure learning environment for students.
Participate in the planning and implementation of pre-Summer Academy Student U-wide events (ex. Teacher Orientation, Family Day, etc)
Support the High School Team with communication to students and families regarding Summer Academy
Work with Program Team to structure the Summer Academy Culture & Events
Participate in Summer Academy planning meetings & regular check-ins with the Summer Academy Leadership Team, especially the Associate Director of High School Programming and the High School Program Coordinator.
Participate in the planning and implementation of Summer Academy Student U-wide events (ex. College Day, Spirit Week, Brill Bash, etc)
Create/Adjust/Edit lesson plans for non-instructional time, Meet and Greets, that builds positive culture, college readiness and promotes Student U core values.
Track daily attendance, report absences to the HS Program Team, and problem solve solutions
Provide additional supervision throughout the day
With a restorative lens, the Dean of Students will help establish a student culture where diversity is encouraged and where students learn to respect differences, take responsibility for their actions, and exercise leadership
Partner with the HIgh School Program Manager and other high school program members to develop and administer disciplinary procedures in accordance with Student U’s policies and reflects our restorative practices
Partner with the High School Program Manager and other high school program members to respond to and resolve parent and student concerns and complaints.
Supervise students on campus before and after school(if needed); monitors students and staff during lunch, club time, and homeroom
Perform High School teacher observations on a weekly basis
Assist with weekly staff meeting logistics and implementation