Dean of Students

Wake Prep; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Preparatory Academy in North Carolina seeks a Dean of Students for the 2026-2027 academic year. The role focuses on building a safe, supportive school climate and overseeing student behavior, discipline, and the daily learning environment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, pass a background check, and preferably hold NC teaching certification and a Bachelor's degree with 3–5 years in a 7–12 setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Background check must be passed.
• Preferred: NC Teaching Certificate and a Bachelor's degree.
• 3–5 years in a 7–12 environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage student behavior, discipline, safety, and learning environment.
• Supports duties as part of campus administration.
• Develops and implements student disciplinary policies and procedures.
• Enforces guidelines and requirements for student behavior, dress, conduct and compliance with the parent-student handbook.
• Oversee and manage traffic and parking guidelines and processes for student drop-off, pick-up, and campus events.
• Counsels students and parents about school and district behavior, dress, and conduct policies.
• Supports campus extracurricular activities to ensure a safe and positive environment aligned with WPA's mission, vision and values.
• Monitors student behavior and engages with students and parents to correct inappropriate conduct and develop intervention strategies.
• Monitors tardiness, attendance and truancy; coordinates with attendance clerk and campus staff to maximize in-class time.
• Abides by WPA policies; other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Planning and problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

North Carolina Teaching Certificate

Job description

Charter One works with schools across the country to provide all-inclusive education management services. At Charter One we pride ourselves on our thorough knowledge of charter school operations, academics, finance, human resources, information technology, marketing, and more. We handle the day-to-day work so that client school boards can focus on governance and policy issues to be sure that the vision and mission of the school are being carried out properly.

Wake Preparatory Academy is now accepting applications for a Dean of Students for the 2026-2027 academic year. Candidates must be willing to undergo a background check.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Managing student behavior, discipline, safety, and learning environment.


• Supports duties and tasks as part of the campus administration team.


• Develops and implements student disciplinary policies and procedures.


• Enforces guidelines and requirements for student behavior, dress, conduct, and compliance with requirements as documented in the parent-student handbook.


• Oversee and manage traffic and parking guidelines and processes for student drop-off, pick-up, and campus events.


• Counsels students and parents about school and district behavior, dress, and conduct policies


• Supports campus extracurricular activities such as prom, dances, assemblies, and other social events to ensure a safe and positive environment consistent with WPA's mission, vision, and values.


• Monitors student behavior and engages with students and parents to correct inappropriate conduct, identify student challenges, and development / implement behavior intervention strategies that maximize opportunities for student success.


• Monitors tardiness, attendance and truancy; coordinates with attendance clerk, campus health aide, campus psychologist, and academic assistant directors to maximize students in-class time.


• Abides by policies as set forth by WPA Board, District office, and the campus director.


• Other duties as assigned.

Candidates with the following skills will thrive as part of our growing team:

• Leadership and team collaboration skills.


• Positive interpersonal and communication skills.


• Organizational and self-management skills to effectively handle multiple responsibilities.


• Strong planning, execution, and problem-solving skills.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Pass applicable background check

Preferred Qualifications:

• North Carolina Teaching Certificate


• Bachelor's degree


• 3-5 years' experience in a 7-12 environment