Dean of Students

Wake Preparatory Academy; Wake Forest (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Preparatory Academy in Wake Forest, NC is seeking a Dean of Students for the 2026-2027 academic year. Candidates must be willing to undergo a background check and align with WPA's mission and values.

Responsibilities include managing student behavior, supporting campus administration, developing disciplinary policies, enforcing behavior guidelines, and collaborating with staff, parents, and students to create a safe, supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Pass applicable background check.

Responsibilities

• 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 develop / 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.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Planning and problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business, or related field

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 currently accepting applications for a Dean of Students for the 2026-2027 academic school 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 develop / 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.

Required Skills:

• 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:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business, or related field
• 3-5 years’ experience in a K-6 environment

If you have any questions about the position, please send an email to [e-mail].