Dean of Students (Bilingual)

Rosalyn Yalow Charter School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Rosalyn Yalow Charter School in the South Bronx seeks a dynamic Dean of Students to lead student support, behavior systems, and a strong school culture. The role collaborates with families and staff to foster equity and academic rigor for all learners.

The Dean will mentor staff, implement restorative practices, monitor data, and ensure consistent policy application, including crisis response when needed.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish, fluency in both spoken and written Spanish required.
• Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in student support, discipline, counseling, or related field, preferably urban/charter settings.
• Experience with SEL, trauma-informed practices, restorative justice, and equitable discipline approaches.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills with students, families, and staff.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and coach staff; facilitate professional development.
• Highly organized; manage multiple priorities and respond in crisis situations.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion and closing opportunity gaps.

Responsibilities

• Promote an inclusive, high-expectations school environment where all students belong and are motivated to learn.
• Develop and oversee behavior support systems, policies, restorative practices, and interventions.
• Serve as primary contact for student behavior, conduct investigations, mediate conflicts, ensure policy consistency.
• Provide mentorship, counseling, and social-emotional support to students.
• Collaborate with teachers, families (especially Spanish-speaking), and staff to address student needs.
• Use data to identify needs, inform interventions, and track school climate progress.
• Lead or support school-wide initiatives for positive culture, leadership, and assemblies.
• Provide professional development on restorative practices, SEL, and effective classroom management.
• Support leadership with policy development, safety procedures, and attendance protocols.
• Maintain clear communication among students, families, and staff to align expectations.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Collaboration & interpersonal skills

Crisis response

Leadership & coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education/Related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Rosalyn Yalow Charter School is a K-5 public charter school in the South Bronx dedicated to closing the learning achievement gap for economically disadvantaged urban children, including English Language Learners and students with special needs, through a high expectations academic program and a holistic "whole child" model that includes academics, arts, chess, violin, fencing, and strong family support.

Position Summary

We are seeking a dynamic, bilingual (English and Spanish) Dean of Students to join our leadership team and help foster a safe, inclusive, and academically rigorous school culture. The Dean will lead student support efforts, behavior and discipline systems, and serve as a key liaison among students, families, and school staff. This role is pivotal in ensuring that every student, regardless of background or need, feels supported, respected, and empowered to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a supportive, inclusive, and high expectations school environment where all students feel a sense of belonging and motivation to learn.
• Develop, implement, and oversee school wide behavior support systems, disciplinary policies, restorative practices, and interventions aligned with the school's values and mission.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for student behavior and discipline concerns, conduct fair investigations, mediate conflicts, and ensure consistent application of policies.
• Provide mentorship, counseling, and individualized support to students, including social emotional guidance, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention when needed.
• Collaborate closely with teachers, support staff, and families, especially Spanish speaking families, to develop plans that address student needs and strengthen family engagement.
• Use student data, including behavior trends, attendance patterns, and incident reports, to identify needs, inform interventions, and track progress in student behavior and school climate.
• Lead or support school wide initiatives that promote a positive school culture, including character development, student leadership programs, assemblies, events, and recognition systems.
• Provide training and professional development for staff on restorative practices, equitable discipline, social emotional learning (SEL), and effective classroom management.
• Support school leadership with policy development, school safety procedures, attendance protocols, and compliance with all school expectations and regulations.
• Maintain strong communication among students, families, teachers, and administrators to ensure alignment on expectations and student supports.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish, fluency in both spoken and written Spanish is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field required, master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in student support, school discipline, counseling, or a related field, preferably in urban, high need, or charter school settings.
• Demonstrated experience with social emotional learning, trauma informed practices, restorative justice, and equitable discipline approaches.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and staff.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and coach staff, including facilitating professional development.
• Highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, and respond effectively in crisis situations.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and the school's mission of closing the opportunity gap for undeserved children.

Why Join Rosalyn Yalow as Dean of Students

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of undeserved urban students and their families.
• Work in a mission driven, arts rich, whole child school environment that values both academic excellence and social emotional development.
• Engage deeply with a diverse community, including many Spanish speaking families, and help ensure equitable access to support systems.
• Join a dedicated leadership team committed to equity, high expectations, and continuous improvement.
• Use your leadership, cultural competency, and social emotional expertise to shape school culture and support student growth.