Assistant Dean of Students

Job Description

Job Description

HIGH SCHOOL ASSISTANT DEAN OF STUDENTS

LOCATION North Broward Preparatory School

JOB PURPOSE

The Assistant Dean of Students supports the Dean of Students in

fostering a positive, safe, and respectful school culture grounded in the

school's Honor Code, mission, and values. This individual works closely

with students, faculty, parents, and administrators to promote student

accountability, personal growth, character development, and community

engagement. The Assistant Dean serves as a visible presence on

campus, helping students navigate academic, social, and behavioral

challenges while ensuring that expectations for conduct and citizenship

are consistently upheld.

REPORTING TO High School Principal

DIRECT REPORTS Dean of Students

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

STUDENT LIFE AND CULTURE

• Promote and uphold the school's Honor Code and community standards.
• Build meaningful relationships with students to encourage personal responsibility, integrity, and
• leadership.
• Serve as a trusted mentor and resource for students experiencing academic, social, or personal challenges.
• Assist in creating and maintaining a positive, inclusive, and supportive school environment.
• Participate actively in student activities, assemblies, school events, and traditions.

STUDENT CONDUCT AND ACCOUNTABILITY

• Investigate and address violations of the school's Honor Code, Code of Conduct, and disciplinary policies.
• Meet with students and families regarding behavioral concerns and disciplinary matters.
• Maintain accurate records of student conduct incidents and interventions.
• Monitor student attendance, address attendance concerns by timely communication with students and families.
• Develop restorative and educational approaches to discipline that emphasize growth and accountability.
• Collaborate with faculty and administrators to monitor student behavior and implement support planswhen necessary.
• Communicate with families and students the expectations of the school dress code by providing timely information on special dress days and events.

HONOR CODE ADMINISTRATION

• Educate students, faculty, and families regarding the expectations and principles of the Honor Code.
• Participate in Discipline Committee, hearings, and related processes when applicable.
• Monitor trends in student conduct and recommend strategies to strengthen the culture of integrity.
• Ensure consistent and equitable application of Honor Code policies across the school community.

STUDENT SUPPORT AND WELLNESS

• Collaborate with administration, counselors, advisors, residential staff (if applicable), and academic leaders to support student well-being.
• Assist in identifying students who may benefit from additional social, emotional, or behavioral support.
• Participate in student intervention teams and support meetings.
• Help coordinate programs related to character education, leadership development, and wellness initiatives.

PARENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT

• Communicate regularly and professionally with parents regarding student development, attendance, conduct, dress code and school expectations.
• Partner with families to support student success and personal growth.
• Facilitate meetings and conferences as needed to address student concerns.

FACULTY COLLOBORATION

• Support faculty in managing classroom behavior and student concerns.
• Provide guidance regarding student conduct policies and disciplinary procedures.
• Collaborate with teachers, advisors, coaches, and activity sponsors to ensure consistent expectations for students.
• Partner with Department Heads and teachers to investigate and address all matters of Academic Dishonesty.

CAMPUS SUPERVISION

• Maintain a visible presence throughout the campus during the school day and at extracurricular activities.
• Assist with arrival, dismissal, lunch supervision, assemblies, dances, athletic events, and other student gatherings.
• Support emergency management, safety procedures, and crisis response efforts.

LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION

• Assist the Dean of Students with policy implementation, training and strategic initiatives related to student life.
• Analyze student attendance, conduct data, and prepare reports as needed.
• Participate in committees and administrative meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of Students or Head of School.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, Counseling, Student Affairs, Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience working with adolescents in an educational setting.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Strong communication, conflict resolution, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to the mission and values of North Broward Preparatory School.

PREFERRED:

• Master’s degree in education, Educational Leadership, Counseling, or related field.
• Experience in student discipline, student affairs, boarding school life, or character education programs.
• Bilingual is highly preferred.
• Experience working within an Honor Code or student accountability system.
• Training in restorative practices, conflict mediation, or adolescent development.

CORE COMPETENCIES AND WORK REQUIREMENTS

• Integrity and ethical leadership
• Student-centered decision-making
• Relationship building
• Strong Computer Skills
• Cultural competency and inclusiveness
• Professional judgment and discretion
• Conflict resolution and mediation
• Effective communication
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Commitment to student growth and character development
• Ability to move throughout a large campus and attend school events outside of normal school hours, with or without reasonable accomadation
• Ability to supervise students in various settings, including classrooms, outdoor spaces, athletic venues, and school-sponsored events.
• Flexibility to work on occasional evenings and weekends as required.

CREATE YOUR FUTURE

We’re Nord Anglia Education, one of the world’s largest premium international schools organisations.

Every day, our teachers and support colleagues help our thousands of students achieve more than they

ever imagined possible.

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means we can recruit and retain the world’s best teachers and offer unforgettable events and

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Our people are empowered to make a difference in their fields of expertise. Our fast pace of growth

requires evolution and change from everyone, giving you the chance to define the role you do in the

future. This challenges the learning agility of our employees and ensures every day brings interesting

new experiences.

Founded in 1972 in the United Kingdom, our first international school opened in 1992 in Warsaw,

followed by rapid growth across the world since the 2000s.

When you join our team, you’ll become part of a global family of experts working for a fast-growing

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