Dean of Students — SEL & Safe School Culture Leader

Mastery Schools; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 61,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Full benefits

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Mastery Schools in Philadelphia seeks a Dean of Students to foster an inclusive, achievement-focused culture. The Dean will implement the Mastery School Culture Model, promote positive behavior, and build strong relationships with students, families, and staff.

Responsibilities include leading SEL programs, supporting restorative discipline for up to 900 students, developing intervention plans, collaborating with teachers, and ensuring a safe, engaged learning environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience working in a school setting serving school-aged children.
• Teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) programs, including community meetings, classroom circles, and SEL courses.
• Support restorative discipline practices and manage student behavior for up to 900 students.
• Develop and execute student support intervention plans for students with frequent infractions or absenteeism.
• Partner with teachers to develop and implement classroom management strategies for individual students.
• Engage with students, families, and staff to foster a strong sense of belonging and accountability.
• Manage student behavior data, including attendance, discipline, and merit records, to track trends and inform interventions.
• Oversee student supervision during key modes of operation such as arrival, dismissal, lunch, transitions, and after-school programs.
• Facilitate detention, suspension, and other disciplinary actions in alignment with the school’s Code of Conduct.
• Collaborate with the school social worker to proactively address school-wide behavioral concerns.
• Actively participate in crisis prevention, de-escalation techniques, and other safety interventions, including participating in training and physical maneuvers as necessary to ensure a safe environment.
• Provide ongoing mentorship and guidance to help students navigate their educational experience and achieve their highest potential.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to enhance school culture and student success.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field

Job description

Mastery Schools in Philadelphia seeks a Dean of Students to foster an inclusive, achievement-focused culture. The Dean will implement the Mastery School Culture Model, promote positive behavior, and build strong relationships with students, families, and staff.

Responsibilities include leading SEL programs, supporting restorative discipline for up to 900 students, developing intervention plans, collaborating with teachers, and ensuring a safe, engaged learning environment.