Dean of Students

About this position Archway Charter School exists to help students in rural Delta communities acquire, through an innovative, flexible, and accessible approach to learning and instruction, the skills, aptitudes, and knowledge needed to be successful and engaged citizens in an ever-changing world.As an open-enrollment charter school, Archway’s vision is to bridge educational gaps and provide a quality academic experience for Mississippi Delta middle and high school students by offering a hybrid charter school option that addresses the barriers of human capital, place, and time. Why choose Archway? We’ve dismantled the traditional classroom walls. Archway Charter School operates on a highly flexible hybrid schedule : 18 days of remote instruction followed by 2 intensive, high-impact days in person at our Belzoni campus. This model allows you to live where you want while serving the students who need you most. Whether you are based in Jackson, Oxford, or even out of state, Archway makes it possible to be a Delta educator without the daily commute. 18 Days Remote: Lead rigorous, synchronous virtual lessons from your home office. Use our advanced digital suite to facilitate small groups, 1-on-1 interventions, and collaborative projects. 2 Days In-Person (The \"Residency\"): Twice a month, our community gathers in Belzoni. These \"Power Days\" are dedicated to hands‑on labs, physical education, arts, community‑building, and face‑to‑face mentorship. Autonomy with Support: We provide a rigorous curriculum framework but give you the professional trust to adapt lessons to meet your students where they are. A Culture of Growth: Our model includes dedicated time for collaborative planning and weekly professional development, ensuring you never stop growing as an educator. The \"Impact\" Factor: Serve in some of Mississippi's most underserved communities, where your presence directly bridges the educational equity gap. Competitive Compensation: We offer a salary and benefits package designed to honor your expertise and commitment to the Delta region. Who We Are Looking For At Archway Charter School, we aren’t just looking for employees; we are looking for pioneers . Whether you are in the classroom, managing operations, or supporting student wellness, you are a vital part of a model that is redefining what \"school\" looks like in the Mississippi Delta. Because 90% of our operations happen in a virtual environment, tech-savviness is not a \"plus\"—it is our baseline. * You are a \"techie\" who views software as a tool for connection, not a hurdle. You are comfortable working across multiple platforms (Slack, Zoom, Cloud-based ERPs, LMS) and can troubleshoot your own digital workspace with confidence. You believe that distance shouldn't diminish quality; you strive to make every virtual interaction as professional and impactful as an in-person one. With 18 days of remote work a month, we don't believe in micromanagement. We hire adults who own their outcomes. Radical Accountability: You thrive in an environment where you are judged by the quality of your work and the success of our students, not by the hours you sit at a desk. Proactive Communication: You understand that in a remote world, \"silence is deadly.\" You are an expert at keeping your team looped in through concise updates and collaborative digital tools. Our 2 days on-campus in Belzoni are the \"heartbeat\" of our school year. You are someone who shows up with energy . When we are on the ground in the Delta, you are fully present, building the real‑world relationships that sustain our virtual work. You possess \"Delta Grit\"—the adaptability to handle the fast‑paced, high‑touch nature of our in‑person residency days with a solution‑oriented attitude. You are here because you believe the students of the Delta deserve the best minds in the country, regardless of where those minds live. You are comfortable with ambiguity and excited by the \"start‑up\" energy of a charter school. You don't just follow systems; you help build and refine them to better serve a community that has been historically underserved. Primary Function The Dean of Students is the primary architect of school culture and student accountability at Archway Charter School. This role is unique in that it requires managing student behavior, attendance, and character development across both virtual and physical environments. The Dean of Students ensures that the school’s Core Virtues are lived out in Live Online sessions, Self-Paced work blocks, and during On-Campus days. A major focus of this role is addressing the barriers of \"place and time\" by fostering a sense of belonging and community for students across the rural Mississippi Delta. Responsibilities & Duties Culture & Virtue Integration Virtue-Based Discipline: Develop and implement a student handbook and disciplinary framework rooted in Archway’s Core Virtues (Wisdom, Integrity, Temperance, Fortitude, Charity, Service, and Responsibility). Digital Citizenship: Establish and maintain high standards for \"netiquette\" and virtual behavior, ensuring that online learning spaces remain respectful, safe, and focused on instruction. On-Campus Experience: Lead the cultural programming for On-Campus learning days, including morning meetings, house/team competitions, and character‑building workshops that strengthen the bond between students and the school. Student Incentives: Create and manage a hybrid reward system (e.g., digital badges and on-campus privileges) that recognizes academic growth, virtue, and consistent engagement. Attendance & Engagement Tracking Truancy Intervention: Monitor daily student \"log-in\" data and participation rates in the self‑paced learning platform and Live Online sessions. Proactive Outreach: Coordinate \"engagement interventions\" for students who are falling behind or missing online sessions, which may include phone calls, virtual parent meetings, or home visits within the Delta region. On-Campus Attendance: Oversee the logistics of ensuring students are present and accounted for during their scheduled two‑day on-campus cycles in Belzoni. Student Support & Restorative Practices Conflict Resolution: Facilitate restorative justice circles and mediations to resolve conflicts, whether they occur in the virtual \"chat\" or in person. Social-Emotional Support: Work with the Special Education Teacher and Principal to identify students who require additional social‑emotional support and connect them with community resources. Crisis Management: Serve as the lead point of contact for behavioral crises, ensuring students are supported while maintaining a safe learning environment for all. Parent & Community Engagement Parental Partnership: Support the \"Teacher of Record\" in communicating with families regarding behavioral and attendance trends, ensuring parents are empowered to support their child’s hybrid learning at home. Community Liaison: Build relationships with local Delta law enforcement, community centers, and youth organizations to create a network of support for Archway students. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree, required (Master’s in Counseling or School Leadership preferred). Successfully pass background check, required. Minimum of 3 years of experience in classroom teaching or school administration. Experience in the Mississippi Delta: Deep understanding of the unique challenges and strengths of students and families in rural Delta communities. Technical Literacy: Ability to navigate Learning Management Systems (LMS) to track student data and use communication tools (Zoom/Teams) effectively. Communication: Exceptional ability to build rapport with \"hard-to-reach\" students and families through both digital and face-to-face interactions. Conflict De-escalation: Proven skills in restorative practices and managing student behavior in a fair, firm, and virtuous manner. Compensation Archway Charter School offers competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience. Archway Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy or veteran status. Disclaimer This job description describes the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals hired into this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. Archway reserves the right to change any or all content of this job description based on business needs . #J-18808-Ljbffr