Dean of Students - High School

Dean Of Students - High School

Reports To: Building Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Schedule: Full-Time (Approximately 200 Workdays)

Starting Date: August 1, 2026

Pay Scale: Commensurate with experience and training ($70,000 - Base)

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Cash in lieu option

Job Summary:

The High School Dean of Students supports the building principal in maintaining a safe, orderly, and positive learning environment by assisting with student behavior, attendance, and school climate. This position works collaboratively with students, staff, and families to reinforce consistent expectations, support positive behavior, and promote student success.

The Dean of Students assists in implementing student discipline, attendance interventions, and school-wide behavior systems in alignment with Board policies, the student handbook, and district goals.

Essential Functions Of The Job:

Essential functions are the core responsibilities required to successfully perform this role. These duties support student well-being, promote a positive school climate, and ensure consistent implementation of district policies and procedures. The Dean of Students is also responsible for other duties as assigned, consistent with the role and applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Student Behavior and Discipline:

• Assist in implementing the student code of conduct in accordance with Board policy and the student handbook
• Investigate student behavior concerns and support appropriate interventions and consequences
• Maintain accurate and confidential discipline records
• Support PBIS, MTSS, restorative practices, and other positive behavior strategies
• Assist with in-school behavioral supports, including detention and in-school suspension

School Climate and Supervision:

• Support a safe, orderly, and respectful school environment
• Supervise students during non-instructional times, including arrival, dismissal, passing time, and lunch
• Assist with safety procedures, drills, and incident response
• Respond to and assist in de-escalating student conflicts

Attendance and Accountability:

• Monitor student attendance and identify concerns
• Assist with attendance interventions and truancy follow-up
• Communicate with students and families regarding attendance

Student and Family Engagement:

• Conduct conferences with students and families regarding behavior and attendance
• Serve as a liaison between school, families, and community resources
• Support student engagement and connection to school

Collaboration and Staff Support:

• Collaborate with administrators, counselors, and staff to support student needs
• Participate in student support teams (e.g., MTSS, behavior, intervention)
• Support staff with behavior management strategies, as appropriate

Data, Reporting, and Compliance:

• Maintain and review discipline and attendance data
• Assist with required reporting and documentation
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with district policy and law

Operational Support:

• Assist with daily building operations related to student management
• Support supervision of school activities and events
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of District Board policies, administrative guidelines, and the ability to implement and enforce them consistently
• Understanding of MTSS, PBIS, restorative practices, and behavior supports
• Knowledge of student discipline practices and school procedures
• Knowledge of attendance requirements and student confidentiality laws

Skills:

• Strong instructional leadership and data analysis skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple responsibilities
• Ability to facilitate collaboration and lead teams
• Ability to use data to support student interventions

Abilities:

• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with students, staff, and families
• Ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professional judgment
• Ability to manage complex school operations and competing priorities
• Ability to apply expectations consistently and fairly
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
• Valid Michigan teaching or administrative certification
• Minimum of three years of experience working in an educational setting, preferably at the high school level.
• Strong understanding of child development, behavior management, and restorative practices.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, read, operate a computer or other devices, reach with hands or arms, and may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word
• Requires both indoor and outdoor participation year-round.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Who Are We?

Hamilton Community Schools is a rural district in West Michigan, located south of Holland and east of Saugatuck. Our well-maintained district includes one preschool learning center (Sandyview), three elementary schools (Bentheim, Blue Star, and Hamilton Elementary), one middle school, one high school, and the Hamilton Virtual School. Despite covering a large area of 135 square miles, Hamilton retains a small-town feel.

As one of the 18 member public school districts within the Ottawa Intermediate School District (OAISD), Hamilton Community Schools employs 400 staff members and serves over 2,400 full-time students, along with 1,100 non-public students across various programs and formats. Renowned throughout the state, our district is celebrated for balancing a small-town atmosphere with educational innovation, catering to the needs of every learner. With a strong focus on K-12 academics, work-based learning, athletics, and the arts, Hamilton is a destination district. WE ARE HAWKEYES!

Why Hamilton?

Application Procedures:

Submit an application, cover letter and resume using the online application system.

Application Deadline: The search committee will review applications until the position is filled. However, for best consideration, applications should be submitted by May 29, 2026.

Any questions can be sent to Mitch Bosch, Principal View email address on click.appcast.io

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Hamilton Community Schools is an equal opportunity employer and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, color, height, weight, marital status, familial status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status with applicable state and federal laws.

Distribution:

Internal/External