Dean of Students - High School (2026-2027 SY)

About the role

The High School - Dean of Students provides administrative support managing student conduct and behavior to foster and maintain a positive school culture that promotes student growth and positive development.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the high school’s assistant principals to oversee a cohort of students in grades 9-12, and through the Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports, implements data-informed interventions and supports to students in terms of behavioral, socio-emotional, attendance, and academic needs.
• Promotes student achievement and tracks student progress through data analysis and collaboration with all stakeholders.
• Develops measurements of student behavior by tracking and reporting academic performance, monitoring the evaluation for student discipline, and utilizing related data to assess the effectiveness of interventions, via-PBIS.
• Develops intervention strategies and organizes programs to ensure positive student conduct, e.g., peer-mediation programs and restorative practices.
• Serves as liaison between the school and parents (caregivers), community organizations, and/or school police and law enforcement authorities by providing updates on student behavior policies and issues.
• Coordinates with the Campus Principal and Central Office staff on identifying alternative education programs as needed and assists with student transitions to and from the program.
• Affords all reports, e.g., written and oral, in a timely manner, ensuring discretion in maintaining the confidentiality of student information.
• Fosters effective interpersonal relations and develops positive relationships with staff, students, parents, and community.
• Works with school security staff and officers to move students to class on time; helps keep students in the classroom and ensures the overall safety and security of the school campus.
• Works closely with the ACPS Office of Safety and Security to participate in advanced level training related to school safety and turnkey relevant training to staff.
• Helps manage the daily operations of the school campus including safety and security operational tasks, such as managing emergency drills, leading arrival/dismissal procedures, cafeteria duty, and attending evening activities, e.g., performance arts and athletic events.
• Conducts frequent walkthroughs throughout the school and outdoor campus to serve as a highly visible presence to promote positive behavior and a safe/orderly school environment.
• Identifies students with attendance and/or disciplinary issues to resolve those issues with school counselors, parents, and social workers to ensure a positive outcome.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• A valid Virginia Department of Education license, which must include a preK-12 Administration and Supervision endorsement or eligibility to obtain a license with the required endorsement within ninety (90) days of the initial hire date, is required.
• At least five years of K-12 school division experience (grades 9-12 preferred); demonstrated competencies (engagements, observations, evaluations, and tracking tools) to assess and manage student behavior; experience developing and implementing school-wide behavior management programs, e.g., PBIS, Restorative Practices, as well as responding to the day-to-day behavioral needs of students.