Dean of Students

Berkshirejobs; Adams (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a Dean of Students to foster a positive school culture and support student success. This critical role involves collaborating with faculty and students to maintain discipline, manage behavioral expectations, and implement effective PBIS strategies. The Dean will play a vital role in ensuring a safe and orderly environment while promoting accountability and growth among students. If you are passionate about education and dedicated to making a difference in students' lives, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to lead and inspire within the school community.

Qualifications

• Experience in school administration and student management.
• Strong understanding of PBIS strategies and school culture.

Responsibilities

• Oversee student conduct and maintain discipline within the school.
• Implement and manage PBIS practices and behavior intervention plans.
• Coordinate with staff and families regarding student behavior.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Behavior Management

Communication

Conflict Resolution

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field

Master's Degree (preferred)

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Dean of Students is a highly visible member of BART’s team who plays a critical role in setting a positive school culture. As a member of the school administrative team, the Dean is expected to build relationships within the school community by collaborating with students and faculty in various aspects of school life. The Dean will maintain strong interpersonal skills and set clear expectations for conduct by upholding and communicating BART’s core values: purpose, curiosity, effort, integrity, reflection, and respect. This position supports daily school operations—particularly those related to attendance, discipline, and student activities—and assists in programming for classroom management and PBIS strategies. The Dean of Students also helps maintain a safe and secure school environment, including managing PBIS, building supervision, safety planning, student conduct, discipline management, and community resource referrals. This is a school-year position reporting to the Principal.

EXPECTATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Student Code of Conduct:

• Maintain and update, as needed, the school discipline matrix in collaboration with the Assistant Principal.
• Monitor incident reports and behavioral referrals to respond promptly to concerns.
• Teach and re-teach behavioral expectations, including creating reflections and lessons as consequences.
• Assign appropriate consequences for infractions.
• Coordinate with counselors and administration to schedule restorative meetings.
• Maintain accurate records and update logs regularly.
• Investigate incidents thoroughly, including interviews with involved students and staff.
• Communicate with families about student behavior and attend family meetings.
• Conduct investigations into civil rights violations, harassment, bullying, etc., with proper documentation.
• Handle juvenile court filings, CRA’s, and referrals to local agencies.
• Assist in managing restrictions, seclusion, and student separation protocols.
• Coordinate daily communication with bus drivers regarding bus behavior.

Oversee School Detentions and In-school Suspensions:

• Assign and monitor detention and ISS, ensuring students serve their time.
• Develop accountability and reconciliation activities to promote growth and decision-making.
• Supervise detention and ISS sessions directly as needed.

Establishing and Maintaining a Multi-Tiered PBIS System:

• Work with school leaders to develop and implement PBIS practices.
• Conduct “teach-to” sessions to reinforce expected behaviors in various settings.
• Observe classrooms to assess PBIS and management systems.
• Implement behavior intervention plans when necessary.
• Collaborate with Behavior Intervention Specialists and support teams to monitor behavior tracking.

Establish and Maintain Systems for a Safe and Orderly School:

• Develop building supervision plans for different times and areas, including entry, lunch, hallways, recess, and events.
• Provide supervision that includes reteaching expected behaviors.
• Use data to identify areas needing additional support or planning.
• Assist in developing and implementing emergency safety plans.
• Maintain a regular presence for supervision throughout the school day.
• Support classroom resets and student support requests as needed.