Dean of Students

Deadline: September 5, 2026 District/Organization: Gaming and Technology Academy of Saginaw Position/Type: Other, full time Salary: $60,000 – 85,000 Teachers First is seeking a Dean of Students for The Gaming and Technology Academy of Saginaw! The Gaming and Technology Academy of Saginaw (GATA) is opening in Fall 2026 and is seeking innovative, passionate educators who want to help build something different from the ground up. GATA is designed to be a highly engaging school where academics, technology, creativity, competition, and real-world learning come together through gamified systems, hands-on experiences, and strong relationships to prepare students for the future. Positions are being filled on a rolling basis. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.

QUALIFICATIONS

Masters degree in Education, Educational Leadership or related field preferred with a minimum of 3 years teaching and/or administrative experience.

NATURE OF THE POSITION

Responsible for providing assistance to the Principal in the administration of the total school program.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION

Provide leadership, advise and counsel students who experience disciplinary issues in accordance with school’s student code of conduct and established disciplinary program and guidelines. Appropriately handle all student referrals in accordance with established school policies and within established timeframes. Contact parents regarding any discipline referrals which include but are not limited to removal from class, detention or suspension. Track all disciplinary referrals from Teachers and staff in database system. Direct and coordinate the scheduling of all students activities within the school calendar. Oversee and assure effective operation of school-wide, extra-curricular and/or after school programs; oversee and monitor activities of vendors. Coordinate and implement student assemblies, awards banquets, field trips and other student focused events and/or activities. Work closely with the School Principal and other school administrators to establish and maintain a strong culture of academic excellence and disciplined behavior among students. Assist the School principal with the daily management and operation of the Academy; serve as the School Principal in his/her absence. Assist the School Principal in maintaining and monitoring compliance for schools’ educational services in accordance with requirements set forth by Michigan Department of Education (MDE), local Intermediate School District (ISD), the Authorizer, and other regulatory entities. Participate in monitoring school’s budget and expenditures; assist the School Principal in establishing annual school budget. Assist in completion and submission of required reports for submission to MDE, the Authorizer, local ISD, etc. Assist the School Principal in overseeing student advisory implementation, home visits and curriculum training; monitor, track and report on progress of advisory activities. Assist the School Principal in seeking bids for procurement of contracted services, equipment and supplies. Assist the School Principal in monitoring and evaluation of instructional and non-instructional staff as requested. Oversee physical plant operations to include supervision of maintenance and custodial staff. Other duties as designated by the School Principal.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Satisfactory criminal background check. Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr Memspa