Job Description
The Dean of Students provides administrative support managing student conduct and behavior to foster and maintain a positive school culture that promotes student growth and positive development. The dean’s responsibilities include managing a grade level; responding to grade-level student behavior(s), as well as supporting teachers with managing tier-one behavioral management structures; leading a student support team in the implementation of the MTSS framework; supporting special education compliance processes; and assisting staff with implementing tier one behavioral management; implementing a schoolwide PBIS structure that develops responsible student behavior and citizenship; and, promoting positive school climate, as well as fostering parent and community support.
The Dean of Students leads a grade-level student support team, i.e. MTSS Committee. The dean also supports an assigned grade-level caseload of students. The dean is an integral member of the school administrative leadership team and collaborates with a team of stakeholders, including fellow administrative team members, building and community stakeholders, and division administration.
This job reports to the School’s Principal.
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Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) places racial equity at the center of everything that we do as a school division. This challenges us to ensure our students are engaged in classroom instruction and have access to the educational resources needed to enhance their learning experiences. We will ensure that our schools are a safe, friendly and welcoming environment for all. We set clear division-wide priorities and programs to address opportunity and achievement gaps as well as make sure that all students graduate ready for college, careers and life. Our vision is big and bold, and the potential is enormous.
ACPS serves more than 15,000 students who hail from more than 119 countries and speak 124 languages. We have 18 schools, including two middle schools, two K-8 schools, one pre-K school and the internationally recognized Alexandria City High School.
Learn about ACPS schools and how we serve our students.