Dean of Students

Wake-Preparatory-Academy-1; Wake Forest (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Preparatory Academy in North Carolina is seeking a Dean of Students for the 2026-2027 academic year to lead behavior management and student safety in a high school environment.

The role involves partnering with administration, supporting campus activities, and enforcing policies while promoting a positive learning climate.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or higher, be willing to undergo a background check, and ideally hold a teaching certificate.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent and successful background check.
• Preferred: North Carolina Teaching Certificate and a Bachelor's degree.
• 3–5 years of experience in a 7–12 environment is desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage student behavior, discipline, safety, and learning environment.
• Support campus administration duties and policy implementation.
• Develop and enforce student disciplinary policies and procedures.
• Oversee traffic, drop-off/pick-up, and campus event procedures.
• Counsel students and parents on behavior and dress policies.
• Support extracurricular activities to maintain a safe campus culture.
• Monitor attendance and coordinate with staff to maximize classroom time.
• Abide by WPA Board and campus director policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Organization & self-management

Planning & 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

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