Dean of Students

Great Hearts Academies; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Hearts Arlington Upper School seeks a Dean of Students to support student conduct, culture, and engagement under the Headmaster's leadership.

The role partners with families, teachers, and counselors to implement behavioral programs and ensure a safe, respectful environment for all students in the Arlington campus. Requires a bachelor’s degree and at least two years of teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 2 years of teaching experience or equivalent in the field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to deliver difficult messages with sensitivity.
• Experience with behavioral interventions and instructional coaching preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe, orderly school environment and conduct standards.
• Lead and build student culture and engagement through programs and events.
• Serve as liaison among families, students, faculty, and staff on conduct matters.
• Coordinate with support staff on social-emotional issues and interventions.
• Oversee disciplinary actions and attendance interventions.
• Support teachers and administrators with classroom management and behavior programs.
• Attend school events and support professional development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Active listening

Conflict management

Communication

Resilience

Instructional coaching

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PBIS

Love and Logic

Job description

POSITION: Dean of StudentsLOCATION: Great Hearts Arlington Upper School (6701 S Cooper St, Arlington, TX 76001)REPORTS TO: HeadmasterFLSA STATUS: Exempt, SalaryThis position is federally funded and is subject to the ongoing availability of federal funds.Position Summary:The Dean of Students provides care and support for students with respect to social and disciplinary matters. He/she acts as an essential liaison for families, students, faculty, and staff, and reinforces school culture through collaboration, intervention, and example. The Dean of Students reports directly to the Headmaster.Duties and Responsibilities:Works with Headmaster to provide for the safe and orderly environment of the school by establishing and maintaining standards of student conduct.Builds and protects student culture.Acts as an essential liaison for families, students, faculty, and staff regarding student conduct.Proactively works with students to build relationships and improve behavior issues, as well as academic engagement and student confidence.Coordinates with relevant Great Hearts Lead Office Staff regarding procedural, disciplinary, and social-emotional matters as needed.Ensures consistency in faculty approach to student monitoring throughout the day.Assists and develops faculty with effective classroom management tools.Serves as primary interventionist on school-wide behavioral programs (Love and Logic, PBIS, etc.).Oversees discipline issues and monitors/facilitates all disciplinary actions (detention, suspension, etc.).Builds community support for student activities, retreats, and social events, collaborating with PSO and student social/leadership committees as needed.Monitors chronic student tardy/attendance issues and provides intervention and communication with families.Investigates, collects, and documents information/evidence of student allegations involving misconduct and/or bullying.Assists with the supervision of students by maintaining an active presence in hallways, common areas, and restrooms throughout the day.Serves as liaison and advocate alongside general education teachers and the academy Special Education team, counselors, 504 Coordinators, and any other consultants working with the school, regarding student conduct and disciplinary issues.Attends and/or provides administrative support for school social and co-curricular events.Participates in periodic Great Hearts professional development activities with other academy leaders and the faculty of other academies at the discretion of the Headmaster.Teaches or substitutes when necessary.Qualifications, Competencies & Strengths:Education: Bachelor’s degree at minimum.Experience: At least 2 years of prior teaching experience or equivalent experience in the field required. At least 2 years of experience in a liberal arts institution or knowledge in the delivery of a Great Books core curriculum are strongly preferred.Competencies & Strengths:Exhibits strong interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to listen well, deliver difficult messages with sensitivity, and be resilient in the face of interpersonal challengesDemonstrates energetic and flexible approach to responsibilitiesUnderstands Great Hearts approaches to behavioral interventionsIntervenes effectively with individual student misbehaviorsSkilled in instructional coaching and development of teachersMaintains a passionate commitment, a servant’s heart, and a team player approachAdditional RequirementsType of fingerprint clearance: Must pass state specific fingerprint clearance.Physical functions: Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending,squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.US Work Authorization is required.Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.