Dean of Students

Archdiocese of St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Holy Cross Academy is looking for a compassionate Dean of Students to enhance the academic, social, and spiritual growth of middle school students. This role focuses on fostering a positive school culture, ensuring discipline aligns with Catholic values, and collaborating with faculty and parents for student success.

Qualifications

• Experience in student leadership, discipline, or administration preferred.
• Strong understanding of Catholic values and a commitment to faith-based education.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe, respectful, and faith-filled learning environment.
• Oversee student behavior management and implement restorative discipline practices.
• Serve as a liaison between students, parents, and teachers.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Counseling

Job description

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Rooted in the love of Jesus Christ, our schools are safe, welcoming communities where teachers are supported, and children are nurtured to grow and reach their full potential through rigorous academics and consistently high expectations, and faith-based service.

Catholic Education in our region dates back more than 200 years. Today, our parish and archdiocesan preschool, elementary and high schools serve more than 30,000 students in St. Louis and 10 surrounding Missouri counties.

Job Summary

Dean of Students - Holy Cross Academy

Holy Cross Academy Middle School is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Dean of Students to support the academic, social, and spiritual growth of our middle school students. The Dean of Students plays a key role in fostering a positive school culture, ensuring student discipline aligns with Catholic values, and working closely with faculty, parents, and administration to support student success.

Job Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a safe, respectful, and faith-filled learning environment.
• Oversee student behavior management, implementing restorative discipline practices rooted in Catholic teachings.
• Serve as a liaison between students, parents, and teachers to address concerns and foster positive relationships.
• Develop and implement programs that support student character development, leadership, and faith formation.
• Collaborate with faculty to support classroom management and student engagement.
• Monitor student attendance and work to improve student accountability.
• Support extracurricular activities and student life initiatives.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, or a related field.
• Experience in student leadership, discipline, or administration preferred.
• Strong understanding of Catholic values and a commitment to faith-based education.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formationis an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.