Interim Dean of Students for the 2026-27 SY

Hamden; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamden Middle School is seeking an Interim Dean of Students for the 2026-27 school year. The position supports staff in maintaining a safe, orderly environment and enforces school rules.

Qualifications include a valid Connecticut teaching certification and at least five years of teaching experience, with public school experience preferred. Salary is per HEA negotiated agreement, and the posting closes August 26, 2026.

Qualifications

• Connecticut teaching certification required.
• Minimum of five years teaching experience.
• Experience in public school setting preferred.
• Alternative qualifications may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Respond to student disciplinary referrals from staff.
• Counsel students involved in disciplinary infractions.
• Develop plans with parents, teachers and staff to promote behavior
• Assist in the resolution of conflicts between students using restorative practices.
• Support after-school detention programs as directed.
• Monitor and investigate student attendance and behavior trends.
• Communicate with parents, staff, and administration regarding attendance and discipline.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by administration.

Skills

Communication

Behavior management

Conflict resolution

Restorative practices

Education

Connecticut teaching certification

Job description

Interim Dean of Students for the 2026-27 SY JobID: 1008

• Position Type: Middle School Teaching
• Date Posted: 8/20/2026
• Date Available: 09/08/2026

ANNOUNCMENT OF ONE POSITION OPEN INTERIM DEAN OF STUDENTS AT HAMDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR ONE SCHOOL YEAR 2026-27 SY

Employee Qualifications:

• Any valid Connecticut teaching certification
• Minimum of five years teaching experience
• Experience in public school setting preferred
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate.

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed here are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Reports To:

Job Goal:

Assist school staff in the maintenance and enforcement of school rules and acceptable student behavior and support all staff in maintaining a safe and orderly environment.

Essential Performance Responsibilities:

• Responds to student disciplinary referrals from staff.
• Confers with and counsels' students involved in disciplinary infractions.
• Confer with parents, teachers and the support staff to develop plans to promote acceptable student behavior
• Assist in the resolution of conflicts between students utilizing restorative practices
• Supports after school detention programs as directed.
• Monitors and investigate student class cut reports.
• Confers with and counsel students regarding their attendance and their status under the attendance policy.
• Confers with parents, teachers, counseling, and other support staff to develop plans to promote improved attendance to school and class.
• Assists with general student supervision in and outside the building.
• Analyzes relevant student data to determine trends regarding student attendance and student behavior
• Identifies matters of concern regarding the operation of the school and make recommendations to school administration
• Investigates allegations of bullying when assigned by Hamden Middle School Administration
• Communicates with students, teachers, administrators, parents, school counselors, school nurses, security personnel, police department, and others regarding attendance and disciplinary matters.
• Communicates effectively via memo, letter, phone, email, etc. to the Principal, Assistant Principals, school staff, and the public
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by school administration, the Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Schools and/or the Superintendent of School

Closing date for applications: August 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM

This position is only for the 2026-27 school year.

Terms of Employment: Member of the Hamden Education Association (HEA)

Salary: Per HEA negotiated agreement

"It is the policy of Hamden Public Schools that no person shall be excluded from, denied the benefits of, or otherwise discriminated against under any program including employment because of age, sex, religion, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or other characteristics protected by applicable law."

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Postings current as of 8/25/2026 4:04:56 AM CST.