Dean of Students
Mount Prospect Academy · Keene, NH · 1 mo ago
Education$55k–$75k/yrFull-time
Position Overview
The Dean of Students serves as a key member of the school's administrative leadership team and plays a vital role in creating a safe, positive, and engaging school culture. This position works closely with the Principal, faculty, clinicians, families, and sending school districts to ensure student success and program excellence.
What You'll Do
Leadership & School Culture
- Serve as a member of the school leadership team.
- Foster a positive, respectful, and inclusive school culture.
- Promote high expectations for student behavior, attendance, and engagement.
- Lead restorative practices, behavior interventions, and student accountability efforts.
- Aid in strategic planning and continuous school improvement initiatives.
Student Support & Behavioral Leadership
- Oversee student discipline and behavior incentive systems.
- Support implementation of individualized behavior plans and interventions.
- Respond to student crises and critical incidents while ensuring appropriate follow-up and documentation.
- Collaborate with teachers, clinicians, and related service providers to support student success.
- Participate in IEP meetings, district meetings, manifestation determinations, and educational planning sessions.
Staff Supervision & Development
- Provide direct supervision, coaching, and support to assigned staff members.
- Conduct regular supervision meetings and performance evaluations.
- Support staff development through mentoring, training, and professional growth opportunities.
- Cook up training related to crisis prevention, de-escalation strategies, and behavioral supports.
Family & District Partnerships
- Build strong relationships with families and sending school districts.
- Serve as a primary point of contact regarding student progress, concerns, attendance, and disciplinary matters.
- Communicate proactively and professionally with stakeholders to ensure collaborative student support.
Operations & Compliance
- Support day-to-day school operations to ensure a safe and effective learning environment.
- Maintain compliance with school policies, special education requirements, and regulatory expectations.
- Aid in admissions, student evaluations, and placement decisions.
- Help oversee school facilities, transportation resources, and operational systems.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's Degree in Education, Special Education, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
- Eligibility for New Hampshire certification as an Assistant Principal, Principal, Special Education Administrator, or related credential.
- Minimum of three years of experience working with students in educational, special education, therapeutic, residential, or human services settings.
- Minimum of one year of supervisory or leadership experience.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and staff.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred:
- Master's Degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Special Education, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
- Experience participating in IEP meetings and special education processes.
- Knowledge of student behavior support systems, crisis intervention, and restorative practices.
- Experience supervising and developing educational staff.
- Competitive salary based on education and experience.
- Leadership development opportunities.
- Collaborative and supportive administrative team.
- Meaningful work that changes student lives.
- Professional growth and advancement opportunities.
- Medical insurance with flexible spending account and health reimbursement account options.
- Dental and vision coverage.
- 403(b) retirement plan.
- Life insurance and AD&D.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Wellness programs and telemedicine access.
- Employee assistance program and legal services.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Tuition assistance.
- Employee discount programs.
- Free meals and company swag.