Dean of Students

Position Type:
Administration/Dean


Date Posted:
8/27/2026

Location:
Lincoln School

Date Available:
ASAP

Closing Date:
Until Filled
Dean of Students

Primary Purpose
Under the direct supervision of a School Principal, to assist administrators, teachers, parents and students in resolving behavioral and disciplinary problems in a consistent manner.


Essential Functions

• The Dean of Students has the primary responsibility for providing academic, social, emotional, and behavioral support services to students and staff. The main roles are to provide support towards students' academic growth, ensuring the effective delivery of the instructional program.
• Oversee matters related to student social and emotional growth and development.
• Assist the administrative team in the implementation of a positive, inclusive, safe learning environment with high expectations for all.
• Works with teachers, school counselors, and related service personnel to identify skills and strategies to assist student(s) having difficulty meeting behavioral expectations, and/or to enrich their academic cognition.
• Coordinator with parents to implement effective behavioral strategies between home and school connections.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee.
• The list of responsibilities and duties above does not constitute an exclusive listing of functions but merely sets forth by way of guidance some of the duties of the position.

Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.


Equipment
Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, and telephone.


Travel Requirements
Travel to school district buildings as required.


Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Work in standard office and school building environments.
Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations regarding student discipline, bullying, sexual harassment, etc.
• Knowledge of student behavior management techniques.
• Knowledge of dispute resolution techniques and ability to engage in dispute resolution.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally an in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications Profile
Certification/License:

• NJ State Certification Principal.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

Education
Bachelor's and Masters Degree an accredited college or university.


Experience

• Successful experience working with children at risk.
• Successful experience developing and implementing professional development programs relating to non-academic student behavioral issues preferred.

FLSA Status: Exempt