Highschool Dean of Students

Position Reports to: School Director
Start Date: 2026-2027 School Year
Hours: 7:30am-4:45pm + some out of school time responsibilities

As one of the highest performing charter networks in New York City, Classical Charter Schools is having a meaningful impact on education in the South Bronx. Recognized as five-time National Blue Ribbon Award-Winning network, Classical Charter Schools outperforms 97% of New York charters by providing a transformative education through a classical curriculum focused on art, music, Latin, debate and character education.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. All employees and applicants will be treated in all respects on basis of merit and qualifications without regards to their race, color, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, gender, veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by law. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds to apply. The Dean of Students is an essential part of the leadership team. The role involves working closely with students, teachers, and parents to maintain a positive school culture that promotes academic and character growth. Reporting to the School Director, the Dean of Students is responsible for:

Character Education
Teaching character education in every class once per week
Creating grade-appropriate, application-oriented, character education curriculum

Creating clearly defined school-wide procedures for discipline
Tracking scholar behaviors and consequences
Intervening when a scholar is significantly disruptive
Communicating with the Scholar Services Team when a scholar with an IEP is suspended
Attending child study team meetings
Assisting the school psychologist with developing individualized behavior plans

Ensuring that teachers are reinforcing the pillars and character education teachings
Attending grade team meetings as needed, based on scholar behavioral trends

Culture & Community
Planning community gatherings with a committee of teachers and administrative staff
Organizing Family Advisory Council meetings and Parent Academy events
Participating in holdover conversations at the end of the academic year

At least three years of teaching in a K-12 classroom with proven track record of maintaining high expectations

Have experience as a dean or administrator (creating behavior plans, planning school-wide/cultural events, having difficult conversations with parents, etc.)
Show alignment to Classical Charter School's mission and approach
Demonstrate application of our core values: Have experience teaching in a high performing urban school
A generous benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverages

• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Reimbursement Account
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Gym/Fitness Reimbursement
• At Classical Charter Schools, we believe great schools are built by thoughtful, dedicated educators and staff. Classical Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at all levels of the organization. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.