Dean of Students, West Valley, AZ

American Leadership Academy, Inc.; Arizona; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401k with employer contributions

Job summary

American Leadership Academy, West Valley, AZ, is accepting applications for a Dean of Students for the 2026-2027 academic year at the Vistancia High School campus. The role involves overseeing student behavior, safety, and the learning environment, and supporting campus administration.

You will develop and implement disciplinary policies, enforce guidelines, counsel students and parents, and collaborate with staff to promote a positive, safe school culture aligned with ALA’s mission.

Qualifications

• Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Arizona Teaching Certificate preferred; Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage student behavior, safety, and learning environment.
• Support campus administration duties as part of the team.
• Develop and implement student disciplinary policies and procedures.
• Enforce guidelines for student behavior, dress, conduct, and handbook compliance.
• Oversee traffic, drop-off/pick-up, and campus event guidelines.
• Counsel students and parents on school and district policies.
• Support extracurricular activities to promote a safe, positive environment.
• Monitor behavior, attendance, and coordinate with staff to maximize class time.
• Adhere to policies set by ALA Board and campus leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Planning

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Arizona Teaching Certificate

Bachelor’s degree

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.

American Leadership Academy is now accepting applications for a Dean of Students for the 2026-2027 academic year for our Vistancia High School campus located in West Valley, AZ. Candidates must possess, or be willing to obtain, a valid AZ IVP fingerprint clearance card.

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 ALA’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 ALA 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:

• Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• Arizona Teaching Certificate
• Bachelor’s degree
• 3-5 years’ experience in a 7-12 environment

American Leadership Academy offers a competitive salary that is individually determined based on education and experience. We offer health benefits, paid time off, and 401k investment options including employer contributions.

• Valid AZ IVP Fingerprint card
• Current resume
• Letters of recommendation (2-3)

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