Associate Dean of Students

About the role

Moving the community forward:

At MWA, we don’t just teach; we connect. We are looking for an Associate Dean of Students who acts as a high-performance signal for our community—someone who can move fluidly between the classroom and high-traffic student spaces to ensure our mission is loud and clear. You won’t just be managing behavior; you’ll be the architect of a culture rooted in accountability, restorative justice, and authentic partnership.

Responsibilities

• Driving Behavioral Excellence: Investigating reports and referrals, interviewing stakeholders, and assigning consequences that align with our Student-Parent Handbook.
• Leading Restorative Intervention: Facilitating 1:1, small group, and classroom-wide restorative processes to repair community harm and support recovery after high-level infractions.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Managing disciplinary records in PowerSchool with 100% accuracy and developing behavioral data reports to monitor progress toward WASC/LCAP goals.
• Empowering the Frontline: Training faculty and staff in Tier 1 restorative practices, ensuring they have the tools to address low-level infractions before escalation.
• Building Authentic Connections: Proactively engaging with families from historically underserved communities to foster trust and ensure their child’s successful navigation of the MWA ecosystem.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 3+ years of direct experience serving students (ages 10–19) and families from historically underserved communities.
• Proven track record in incident investigation and the application of school disciplinary policy.
• A deep understanding of Restorative Justice and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) frameworks.

Qualifications

• Spanish fluency (a significant advantage for our diverse community).

Skills

• Leadership in fast-paced environments.
• Calm under pressure.
• Understanding of "discipline" as a tool for growth.
• Deep empathy for first-generation students and their families.

Benefits

Professional environment where your expertise in restorative practices will directly shape the future of our scholars.

Pay

$34.62-$39.43 per hour | Non-Exempt | CalSTRS Retirement Eligible

Schedule

Non-Exempt

Equal Employment Opportunity

Making Waves Academy is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.