Dean of Students

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with the Principal and leadership team to foster a positive, supportive, structured, achievement-focused, and joyful school environment.

• Mentor a group of teachers.

• Establish positive connections with students through structured social-emotional learning initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with behavioral expectations and school culture standards.

• Assist teachers in upholding consistent, high behavioral expectations.

• Provide guidance to teachers on student relationships, classroom management, and school culture.

• Drive staff initiatives aimed at enhancing student attendance and engagement.

• Cultivate and sustain relationships with families as collaborators and accountability partners.

• Regularly communicate with families regarding student performance and academic success.

• Address parent and student concerns and issues.

• Engage in school-level and network-level leadership team meetings.

• Contribute to articulating the school’s mission and vision.

• Utilize communication technologies to support a predominantly virtual/remote work setting.

• Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal regulations concerning special education and other categorical programs.

⛳️ Requirements

• Arizona Teaching License for Grades 6-12.

• Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card / IVP fingerprint clearance card.

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in education or an equivalent mix of education and relevant experience.

• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.

• Ability to pass the necessary background check.

• Capacity to work independently, typically exceeding 40 hours per week.

• Capability to maintain a professional home office free from distractions during work hours.

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

• Exceptional problem-solving skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and multi-tasking capabilities.

• Focus on customer service.

• Adaptability in a fast-paced work environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and web technologies.

• Familiarity with online learning experiences.

• Experience working with the specified age group.

• Experience assisting both adults and children in learning and utilizing technology.

• Quick learner of new technology tools.

• Preference for candidates residing in Arizona; candidates from surrounding states, including D.C., may also be considered, excluding Colorado.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time employment.

• Remote/home-based work arrangement.

• Professional coaching from the Principal and Director of Curriculum and Instruction.

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

• Equal opportunity employment.