Student Culture & Behavior Lead

Hiawatha Academies; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hiawatha Academies seeks a Dean of Students to lead a safe, inclusive, and student‑centered environment across multiple locations. You will implement restorative approaches, track behavior data, and collaborate with school leaders to align discipline with instructional goals.

The role includes coaching staff, reducing suspensions through non‑exclusionary strategies, and ensuring consistent communication with families. Strong leadership and trauma‑informed practices are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, counselling, social work, or related field.
• Expertise in restorative practices, school climate leadership, trauma‑informed discipline, and behaviour intervention strategies.
• Experience in disciplinary investigations, student culture initiatives, and intervention programme oversight.
• Strong leadership, communication, and conflict‑resolution skills, fostering trust and accountability.
• Relationship‑building skills that strengthen a school environment centred on student success.
• Background clearance (State and federal) required to work with students (123B.03).

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the Campus Leadership Team, contributing to school-wide decision-making and strategic planning.
• Develop and monitor behavior and community management systems, including data collection, tracking, and reporting to evaluate trends and inform interventions.
• Maintain a school climate that promotes respect, equity, and the network's mission.
• Strengthen relationships among teachers, students, and the community to improve school culture and student engagement.
• Lead and facilitate professional development for staff in behavior, classroom management, restorative practices, and culturally responsive behavior interventions.
• Exhibit professionalism while serving as a dedicated role model for the school team.
• Provide consistent communication to students, families, and staff regarding expectations, accountability, and consequences.
• Collaborate with instructional and student services leaders to align student behavior systems with academic success strategies.
• Lead Tier II and Tier III behaviour intervention programmes, tracking student progress towards measurable improvements in behaviour and academic performance.

Skills

Restorative practices

School climate leadership

Disciplinary investigations

Communication

Conflict resolution

Relationship-building

Team player

Organised

Education

Bachelor's degree (education/counselling/social work)

Background clearance (State & Federal)

Job description

Hiawatha Academies seeks a Dean of Students to lead a safe, inclusive, and student‑centered environment across multiple locations. You will implement restorative approaches, track behavior data, and collaborate with school leaders to align discipline with instructional goals.

The role includes coaching staff, reducing suspensions through non‑exclusionary strategies, and ensuring consistent communication with families. Strong leadership and trauma‑informed practices are essential.