Bilingual Dean of Students: SEL & Belonging Champion

Mastery PA; Camden (NJ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan with 5% match

NJ Pension Plan enrollment

Employee Assistance Program

Mental health resources and counseling

Professional Development Fund

Retail discounts and other perks

Health Advocate Helpdesk

Job summary

Mastery Schools in New Jersey and Pennsylvania seeks a Dean of Students to foster an inclusive, achievement-focused culture and lead the Mastery School Culture Model. You will build strong relationships with students, families, and staff to promote a safe, engaged learning environment and support restorative discipline practices.

The role focuses on SEL implementation, student support, and collaboration with teachers to create a sense of belonging and accountability across the school community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience working in a school setting serving school-aged children.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) programs, including community meetings, classroom circles, and SEL courses.
• Support restorative discipline practices and manage student behavior for up to 900 students.
• Develop and execute student support intervention plans for students with frequent infractions or absenteeism.
• Partner with teachers to develop and implement classroom management strategies for individual students.
• Engage with students, families, and staff to foster a strong sense of belonging and accountability.
• Manage student behavior data, including attendance, discipline, and merit records, to track trends and inform interventions.
• Oversee student supervision during key modes of operation such as arrival, dismissal, lunch, transitions, and after-school programs.
• Facilitate detention, suspension, and other disciplinary actions in alignment with the school’s Code of Conduct.
• Collaborate with the school social worker to proactively address school-wide behavioral concerns.
• Actively participate in crisis prevention, de-escalation techniques, and other safety interventions, including participating in training and physical maneuvers as necessary to ensure a safe environment.
• Provide ongoing mentorship and guidance to help students navigate their educational experience and achieve their highest potential.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to enhance school culture and student success.

Skills

SEL leadership

Discipline management

Student engagement

Mentoring

Crisis prevention

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education/related

2+ years in a school setting

Teaching experience preferred

Fluent in English and Spanish

Job description

Mastery Schools in New Jersey and Pennsylvania seeks a Dean of Students to foster an inclusive, achievement-focused culture and lead the Mastery School Culture Model. You will build strong relationships with students, families, and staff to promote a safe, engaged learning environment and support restorative discipline practices.

The role focuses on SEL implementation, student support, and collaboration with teachers to create a sense of belonging and accountability across the school community.