Dean of Students

Archway Classical Academy - Scottsdale; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies is seeking a Dean of Students for Archway Scottsdale to foster a safe, engaged school culture and support student success. The role involves collaboration with families, teachers, and administrators, and leadership in behavioral interventions and student leadership initiatives.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree and have at least two years of teaching experience, preferably in a liberal arts context with exposure to Great Books education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree at minimum.
• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience or equivalent in the field.
• Preference for experience in a liberal arts environment or Great Books curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe, orderly school environment and conduct standards.
• Serve as liaison among families, students, faculty, and staff.
• Intervene to improve behavior, engagement, and confidence.
• Oversee discipline processes and school-wide programs.
• Support teachers with classroom management tools.
• Assist with school events and professional development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Coaching

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

POSITION: Dean of StudentsLOCATION: Archway Scottsdale (16648 N 94th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85260)REPORTS TO: HeadmasterFLSA STATUS: Exempt, SalaryPosition 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 socialemotional 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 & StrengthsEducation: 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 & StrengthsExhibits 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.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.