Dean of Students

Uncommon Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 84,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Uncommon Schools is seeking a Dean of Students to foster a dynamic school culture. This role emphasizes collaboration among educators and families, ensuring that students thrive both academically and behaviorally. The Dean will lead initiatives in culturally responsive teaching and student engagement, supporting a holistic approach to education.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive health insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Mental health and counseling support

Best-in-class training and development

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working with youth or teaching in an urban district or charter school setting.
• Proven track record of supporting high standards for academic and emotional student needs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Principal to build a positive school culture.
• Manage school behavior plans and respond to behavioral crises.
• Support teachers in empowering students academically.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

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Company Description

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities. Operating in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester, we are committed to closing the college completion gap and preparing every student for college and beyond. Our

Company Description

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities. Operating in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester, we are committed to closing the college completion gap and preparing every student for college and beyond. Our students consistently exceed national benchmarks, reflecting our dedication to their success. We invest deeply in our educators, offering weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development to ensure excellence in teaching and leadership. Join us to work hard, do good, and make a lasting difference!

Job Description

At Uncommon Schools the Dean of Students (DOS) partners with the Principal and Director of Operations to create a school culture where students are actively engaged in academics and excited to come to school. Our schools are a place where students enjoy learning and engage respectfully with their peers, teachers and community. Our Deans build strong relationships and a positive school culture to ensure that all students embody the school’s values and stay focused on their journey to and through college. The Dean will also lead initiatives around school culture, our college preparatory focus, culturally responsive teaching, and student and family engagement. As Dean of Students:

• You’ll work closely with the Principal and Director of Operations to establish a positive, achievement-oriented, and culturally responsive school culture.
• You’ll demonstrate mastery of our instructional taxonomy to model behavior management best practices for teachers.
• You’ll support teachers in empowering students to meet their full academic and personal potential.
• You'll navigate behavioral crisis-intervention and acute behavioral issues, and you'll manage the school-wide behavior plan utilizing culturally responsive techniques.
• You’ll collaborate with teachers, students, and families to create and implement individual behavior plans.
• You’ll manage systems that support school initiatives that lead to academic success for our students (e.g., attendance systems, homework systems).
• You'll be highly present and visible during school hours, constantly ensuring the school has an inclusive and joyful school culture.
• You’ll model the school’s values and the standard for academic and personal excellence.
  
  

Qualifications

• Unwavering belief in high academic and behavioral expectations for all students.
• Exceptional time and task management skills;
• Ability to persevere despite uncertainty and unexpected obstacles;
• Relentless drive to empower students academically and personally;
• Self-motivation, desire to be a great teammate, and a strong sense of personal responsibility;
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and strong interpersonal skills with students, parents, colleagues, and community members;
• Ability and desire to implement feedback from school leaders and colleagues.
• Requirements:
• 3+ years of experience working with youth or teaching in an urban district or charter school setting, with an explicit focus on building rapport and trust;
• Proven track record of holding high standards and offering emotional and academic support to students;
• Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree is preferred.
  

Additional Information

Our people are what make us Uncommon. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families. Our compensation philosophy values equity & fairness and attracting & retaining top talent.

Compensation

Compensation for this role is between $84,500 to $127,500. Most candidates who meet job description requirements will receive an offer of $84,500 - $94,900.

Starting pay is determined using various factors including but not limited to relevant professional development, education certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools

• The range above represents our compensation scales for the 2025-2026 school year. If starting prior to June 30th, 2025, compensation will be based on a slightly lower range, reflective of current compensation scales. New hires who fall into this category will see an increase in their compensation starting on July 1st, 2025 for next school year which aligns to the scale above.
  
  

Benefits

• Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and 10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer).
• Extensive, best-in-class training and development
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans + pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and health saving accounts (HSA)
• Financial Planning
• 403(b) retirement savings program + employer match
• Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.)
• Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits
• A detailed list of all benefits is located HERE.
  

At Uncommon, we believe that a supportive and welcoming environment helps our students, staff, and community thrive. We are dedicated to building a team that brings a wide range of perspectives and experiences, reflective of the communities we serve---with over 70% of our staff identifying as people of color. Our organization values respect and open dialogue on important topics that shape our school culture.

As an equal opportunity employer, Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We also ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions. If you would like to request an accommodation, please email [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education

• Industries

  Education Management

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