Dean of Students (2027-2028 School Year)

Denver School of Science and Technology; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 78,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Job summary

DSST Public Schools is seeking a Dean of Students for the 2027-28 school year across multiple Denver and Aurora campuses. This in-person, full-time role starts Summer 2027 with administrator training and a salary range of $77,500 to $92,500 annually, with relocation support for moves over 75 miles.

You'll lead a joyful, inclusive school culture, coach teachers and staff, partner with families, and help shape schoolwide systems that ensure student belonging and achievement.

Responsibilities

• Lead a strong, supportive school culture grounded in DSST's core values and high expectations.
• Coach teachers and leaders to strengthen classroom culture and student engagement.
• Develop partnerships with families and communities to support student growth and achievement.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify priorities and implement sustainable school-wide systems.
• Additional responsibilities may include instructional coaching depending on school needs (truncated in source).

Job description

Thank you for your interest in joining DSST Public Schools for the 2027-28 school year! Please note that final interviews for these positions are expected to begin by February 2027. If you have questions or need to be considered on a different timeline, please don't hesitate to reach out to our Talent Team at [e-mail] . We're excited to learn more about you throughout the hiring process!

POSITION: Dean of Students

GRADE LEVEL: Hiring for both middle school and high school positions

LOCATION: Multiple DSST Public Schools locations across Denver and Aurora, Colorado. View current openings.

SALARY: $77,500-$92,500 based on up to 10 years of aligned experience. We also offer a relocation stipend for candidates moving from more than 75 miles outside Denver!

STATUS: Full-time, year-round, benefits-eligible, exempt, in-person position

START: Summer 2027, beginning with new administrator training. Specific start date will be confirmed closer to the beginning of the school year. View the school-year calendar.

Build a School Culture Where Every Student Can Thrive!

At DSST Public Schools, we believe a strong, joyful school culture is essential to student success. We're looking for passionate, relationship-driven leaders who believe that every student deserves to feel a sense of belonging, be challenged to grow, and have access to an exceptional education.

As a Dean of Students, you'll be a key school culture leader, working alongside students, teachers, families, and school leadership to build an inclusive, structured, and supportive school community. You'll coach and develop staff, lead schoolwide culture systems, and provide individualized student support to help all students thrive academically and personally.

Why Join DSST as a Dean of Students?

Shape a Joyful, Inclusive School Culture: Play a central role in creating a school community where students feel known, supported, and challenged to reach their full potential.

Lead & Develop Others: Coach teachers and grade-level leaders, strengthen classroom culture, and help build systems that support student engagement and success.

Grow as a School Leader: Gain meaningful schoolwide leadership experience and participate in DSST's Culture Leadership Development Series alongside leaders across our network.

Explore School Leadership at DSST:

Interested in growing your career as a school leader? Visit our School Leadership webpage to learn more about our leadership approach, professional development opportunities, and the community of leaders you'll join.

See Student Culture Leadership in Action at DSST!

Growing as a School Leader at DSST : Hear how Dean Malik Burton developed his leadership skills through DSST's Advanced Leadership Cohort.

What You'll Do

• Lead a Strong, Supportive School Culture

  Lead and strengthen schoolwide culture systems grounded in DSST's core values, high expectations, and a deep commitment to student belonging and achievement.

  Manage schoolwide culture initiatives, including Morning Meetings, community celebrations, and systems that promote positive student behavior.

  Use student behavior, attendance, and school culture data to identify trends, evaluate effectiveness, and continuously improve schoolwide systems.

  Partner with teachers and school leaders to develop consistent, supportive classroom cultures that promote student engagement and success.

• Coach & Develop Students and Staff

  Coach and develop teachers, grade-level leaders, and other staff members to strengthen culture practices and achieve schoolwide goals.

  Build strong relationships with students through individual, small-group, and schoolwide interactions that reinforce expectations, belonging, and personal growth.

  Lead and monitor individualized student behavior plans and intervention systems, collaborating with Special Education and mental health teams to ensure students receive appropriate support.

• Build Strong Family & Community Partnerships

  Develop trusting, collaborative relationships with families and communicate proactively about student growth, academic progress, and behavioral supports.

  Partner with families, teachers, and school leaders to address student needs, respond to concerns, and develop solutions that support student success.

  Support schoolwide family engagement and community-building efforts that strengthen relationships and a shared commitment to student achievement.

• Strengthen Schoolwide Leadership & Systems

  Collaborate with the school leadership team to identify priorities, solve complex challenges, and implement effective, sustainable systems.

  Support schoolwide initiatives, including staff recruitment and hiring, student recruitment and retention, and transitions between middle and high school.

  Partner with DSST's Home Office and network leaders on professional development, school culture initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.

• Depending on school needs, additional responsibilities may include instructional coaching, tea