Student Support Dean (Please apply directly with Renaissance Secondary Charter School - DO NOT apply online with DCSD)

Douglas County School District; New York (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision and dental insurance

Retirement plan options (401(k)/457)

Job summary

Renaissance Secondary Charter School seeks a full-time Student Support Dean to collaborate with students, families, and staff to create a positive climate for grades 6–12. The role covers behavior, attendance, and academic support within the MTSS framework, working with mental health professionals and school leaders.

The position emphasizes restorative practices, documentation, and coordination with faculty to implement the student code of conduct and support plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative approach with a passion for middle/high school students.
• Demonstrated understanding of restorative practices and discipline approaches.
• Commitment to school mission and MTSS framework.

Responsibilities

• Support student behavior management and MTSS initiatives.
• Lead proactive behavior programming and restorative practices.
• Maintain accurate behavior, discipline, and attendance records.
• Collaborate with staff to implement student codes of conduct and support plans.
• Assist with attendance monitoring and family outreach.
• Support the Administrative team and school safety procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Restorative practices

MTSS knowledge

Student support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Student Support Dean (Please apply directly with Renaissance Secondary Charter School - DO NOT apply online with DCSD)

Job Description:

Full Time (1.0 FTE)
Ideal Start date: November 30, 2026 (flexible)

About Renaissance Secondary School

All employees of Renaissance Secondary School work together to achieve our school’s vision and mission: through authentic, integrated learning experiences, Renaissance will empower students to become modern learners who are critical thinkers and problem solvers, communicators, collaborators, and creative innovators who contribute to the world around them.

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

Summary

The Student Support Dean partners with students, families, and staff to build a positive, supportive school climate for students in grades 6-12. This role includes addressing student behavior and discipline (both proactive and reactive), attendance, and academic support planning. The Student Support Dean is a member of the Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) team and works closely with faculty, school leadership, the Student Support Coordinator, and our mental health professionals as part of a cohesive system of support.

Duties and Responsibilities

Student Behavior

• Facilitate proactive, schoolwide behavior programming and community building grounded in restorative practices and positive school culture, in partnership with faculty and school leaders.
• Work with administrative staff to resolve behavioral incidents and disciplinary referrals using restorative practices, education (such as skill‑building and reflection), and conventional disciplinary measures as the situation calls for, partnering with students, staff, and families toward resolution, accountability, and learning.
• Maintain accurate, timely disciplinary, behavior, and attendance records and required reporting. Careful record‑keeping is an essential part of this role and is critical for compliance and for administering the discipline policy fairly and consistently.
• Partner with faculty to implement the student code of conduct and school policies, and to develop support plans through the MTSS process.

Attendance

• Monitor schoolwide attendance, including identifying and following up on chronic absenteeism.
• Partner with families and students to develop and monitor attendance plans, contracts, and conferences.
• Coordinate with outside partners as needed on attendance matters, including truancy processes in the rare cases where they are needed.

Academic Support

• Work with students, families, and teachers to develop and implement plans for support and intervention that help students meet success in their courses.

Collaboration and Schoolwide Support

• Serve on the MTSS team; collaborate with faculty and mental health professionals on Tier 1 (schoolwide) supports.
• Communicate clearly and regularly with staff, students, and families.
• Contribute to a safe campus through supervision and participation in school safety procedures and support extracurricular programs and student activities as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, including maintaining detailed documentation and meeting compliance requirements
• A collaborative approach and a passion for working with middle and high school students
• A commitment to asset-based, student-centered practice, grounded in the belief that all students can learn and succeed
• Demonstrated understanding of restorative practices and knowledge of behavior and discipline practices
• A commitment to the school’s mission and vision

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• At least two years of administrative or similar experience in an educational setting
• Experience with restorative practices, Love & Logic, and building a positive school culture
• Experience in a project-based or expeditionary learning environment

Salary

Commensurate with experience and qualifications. RSS salaries are competitive with the Douglas County School District.

Responsibilities:

• Supports the work of a school’s Administrative team. Manages student disciplinary actions, serves in leadership capacity when Admin team is away from site.

Certifications:

Administrator’s License (Type D) - Colorado Department of Education

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree (Required)

Position Type:

Charter School

Primary Location:

Renaissance Secondary Charter School

One Year Only (Yes or No):

No

Scheduled Hours Per Week:

40

FTE:

1.00

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:

185 Work Days

• (260 days indicatesa year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are thengranted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)

Minimum Hire Rate:

$56,366.00 USD Annual

Maximum Hire Rate:

$87,743.50 USD Annual

Full Salary Range:

$56,366.00 USD - $119,121.00 USD Annual

• All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Benefits:

• This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.

Time Off Plans:

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:

December 2, 2026