Dean of Students (2026-2027)

Position Reports to: School Director

Start Date: 2026-2027 School Year

Hours: 7:30am-4:45pm + some out of school time responsibilities 

Compensation: $75,000-$105,000 (Please note that this is a general range; salaries are determined based on credentials and years of experience)

About Us:

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. At Classical, we provide comprehensive health benefits, competitive salaries, and opportunities for growth.

Position Summary:

All Classical staff members share the undying belief that maximizing student achievement is at the core of their work. 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

• Behavior




• 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

• Professional Development




• Observing teachers and providing rigorous and action-oriented feedback on a regular basis


• Creating professional development focused on behavioral systems and procedures


• Ensuring that teachers are reinforcing the pillars and character education teachings


• Attending grade team meetings as needed, based on scholar behavioral trends

• Culture & Community




• Supervising breakfast, lunch, and dismissal


• Planning community gatherings with a committee of teachers and administrative staff


• Organizing Family Advisory Council meetings and Parent Academy events


• Enforcing uniform compliance


• Participating in holdover conversations at the end of the academic year

Qualifications:

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

Successful Candidates Will:

• 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


• Exhibit excellent work ethic and organizational skills


• Demonstrate application of our core values: Accountability, Innovation, Professionalism, Rigor, Tenacity, Transparency, and Urgency


• Have experience teaching in a high performing urban school

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