Dean Of Students/ (26-27)
Lawrence Orr Elementary
Get a reply from this employer
Your resume and cover letter, tailored to exactly what they’re hiring for.
Job summary
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in Charlotte, NC seeks a Dean of Students to support administration by enforcing discipline policies, supervising activities, and coordinating behavior management programs that foster a constructive learning environment.
The role requires a valid NC teaching license, at least three years in education, and the ability to work with staff, students, and families while keeping student records confidential and adhering to district policies.
Qualifications
- Must hold valid NC teaching license.
- Minimum of three years in education.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional standards.
Responsibilities
- Enforce school policies and maintain orderly conduct.
- Supervise student activities and monitor events.
- Provide direct support to administrators on behavioral issues.
- Develop and implement discipline plans and behavior programs.
- Coordinate bus supervision before and after school.
- Collaborate with school resource officers and law enforcement.
- Maintain confidential student records and communicate with parents.
Skills
Education
Job description
General Definition of Work
The dean of students, under moderate supervision, performs intermediate level work with limited decision-making discretion administering student discipline. Position facilitates an atmosphere in which learning is of the upmost importance by implementing policies to maintain student discipline. Responsibilities include overseeing discipline plans and programs which enable students to acquire the social and interpersonal skills necessary for academic achievement. Employee performs complex work to carry out Board of Education policies and procedures under the direction of the building level principal.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Teacher Certified Schedule/Full-time, 10 months
Principal
The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.
- Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
- Enforce policies, procedures, and rules regarding behavior on school property; maintain order in a fair and just manner
- Assist with the supervision and monitoring of student activities such as lunch, class changes, assemblies, concerts, dances, and sporting events
- Provide direct support to school administrators and staff regarding behavioral issues
- Assist with the development and implementation of the school discipline plan and behavior management programs
- Coordinate school bus supervision before and after school
- Oversee and coordinate the activities of the campus security associate and the ISS program
- Observe and document behavior of individual students; maintain accurate records of student progress
- Monitor and supervise students’ truancy and tardiness; follow up in cases of unexcused or excessive absences
- Monitor students on probation or with criminal records
- Collaborate with school resource officers and local law enforcement agencies to make referrals if necessary
- Maintain communication with parents/guardians in relation to student conduct and discipline; attend parent conferences as necessary
- Provide for student and parent due process in accordance with provisions of federal, state and school system rules and regulations; ensures confidentiality of all student records.
- Works cooperatively with social services and community agencies in accessing resources for students and their parents.
- Facilitate professional development and attend other related meetings as needed/required
- Participate in professional development workshops and training
- Create an environment with positive communication
- Perform related work as assigned or required
- Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, standards, and expectations of classroom management and student discipline
- Comprehensive knowledge on how to utilize appropriate data and information to make instructional decisions for students
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of various learning styles, curriculum development and program evaluation, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning
- Skilled in the use of current software to include word processing, spreadsheets, and desktop publishing applications
- Ability to learn and use specialized tools, equipment or software related to business needs
- Ability to implement local, state, and federal rules, guidelines, and procedures into daily business operations
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to reason, make judgments, and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to employ positive communication skills in all settings/mediums
- Ability to problem-solve utilizing sound judgment
- Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding school system business
- Ability to take initiative, work independently, and exercise sound judgement
- Ability to develop related charts, graphs, reports, and records pertaining to school planning and strategy
- Ability to conceptualize, initiate, monitor, and evaluate new and/or current programs
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven, rapidly changing team environment
- Valid NC teaching license required
- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in education or related area required
- Equivalent combination of experience and education
- Possess and maintain a NC Driver’s License or ability to provide own transportation.
- Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools - Charlotte, North Carolina Open in Google Maps
Job ID: 5981301
Application Deadline: Dec 04, 2026 4:59 AM (UTC)
Posted: Nov 03, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
General Definition of Work
The dean of students, under moderate supervision, performs intermediate level work with limited decision-making discretion administering student discipline. Position facilitates an atmosphere in which learning is of the upmost importance by implementing policies to maintain student discipline. Responsibilities include overseeing discipline plans and programs which enable students to acquire the social and interpersonal skills necessary for academic achievement. Employee performs complex work to carry out Board of Education policies and procedures under the direction of the building level principal.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Salary/Status
Teacher Certified Schedule/Full-time, 10 months
Reports To
Principal
Place of Work
The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.
Essential Functions
- Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
- Enforce policies, procedures, and rules regarding behavior on school property; maintain order in a fair and just manner
- Assist with the supervision and monitoring of student activities such as lunch, class changes, assemblies, concerts, dances, and sporting events
- Provide direct support to school administrators and staff regarding behavioral issues
- Assist with the development and implementation of the school discipline plan and behavior management programs
- Coordinate school bus supervision before and after school
- Oversee and coordinate the activities of the campus security associate and the ISS program
- Observe and document behavior of individual students; maintain accurate records of student progress
- Monitor and supervise students’ truancy and tardiness; follow up in cases of unexcused or excessive absences
- Monitor students on probation or with criminal records
- Collaborate with school resource officers and local law enforcement agencies to make referrals if necessary
- Maintain communication with parents/guardians in relation to student conduct and discipline; attend parent conferences as necessary
- Provide for student and parent due process in accordance with provisions of federal, state and school system rules and regulations; ensures confidentiality of all student records.
- Works cooperatively with social services and community agencies in accessing resources for students and their parents.
- Facilitate professional development and attend other related meetings as needed/required
- Participate in professional development workshops and training
- Create an environment with positive communication
- Perform related work as assigned or required
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, standards, and expectations of classroom management and student discipline
- Comprehensive knowledge on how to utilize appropriate data and information to make instructional decisions for students
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of various learning styles, curriculum development and program evaluation, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning
- Skilled in the use of current software to include word processing, spreadsheets, and desktop publishing applications
- Ability to learn and use specialized tools, equipment or software related to business needs
- Ability to implement local, state, and federal rules, guidelines, and procedures into daily business operations
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to reason, make judgments, and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to employ positive communication skills in all settings/mediums
- Ability to problem-solve utilizing sound judgment
- Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding school system business
- Ability to take initiative, work independently, and exercise sound judgement
- Ability to develop related charts, graphs, reports, and records pertaining to school planning and strategy
- Ability to conceptualize, initiate, monitor, and evaluate new and/or current programs
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven, rapidly changing team environment
Education and Experience
- Valid NC teaching license required
- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in education or related area required
- Equivalent combination of experience and education
Special Requirements
- Possess and maintain a NC Driver’s License or ability to provide own transportation.
- Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings
Position Type: Not provided
Job Categories: Administration > Principal/Dean/Head of School
'/%3e%3cpath%20d='M101.744%2012.4726L102.894%2016.1947L99.0021%2013.2201L101.744%2012.4726ZM105.3%208.40937H100.488L99.0026%203.59473L97.5116%208.41047L92.7%208.40385L96.5965%2011.3834L95.1055%2016.1942L99.0021%2013.2196L101.408%2011.3834L105.3%208.40992V8.40937Z'%20fill='white'/%3e%3cdefs%3e%3clinearGradient%20id='paint0_linear_5593_1381'%20x1='90'%20y1='9.44471'%20x2='99'%20y2='9.44471'%20gradientUnits='userSpaceOnUse'%3e%3cstop%20stop-color='%2300AD70'/%3e%3cstop%20offset='0.998594'%20stop-color='%2300B67A'/%3e%3cstop%20offset='1'%20stop-color='%23DCDCE6'/%3e%3c/linearGradient%3e%3c/defs%3e%3c/svg%3e){kind=small}
