About the job
As the Dean of Students at Uncommon Schools, you will collaborate with the Principal and Director of Operations to foster a vibrant school culture where students are engaged in their academic journey and enthusiastic about attending school. Our institution is dedicated to creating an environment where learning is enjoyable, and respect flourishes among students, educators, and the community. As a pivotal figure in our school, you will cultivate enduring relationships and a supportive atmosphere, ensuring that every student embodies our core values while remaining focused on their path to college and beyond.
- Collaborate closely with the Principal and Director of Operations to nurture a positive, achievement-driven, and culturally responsive school environment.
- Exhibit mastery of our instructional methods to model best practices in behavior management for teaching staff.
- Empower educators to enable students to reach their fullest academic and personal potential.
- Navigate behavioral crises and acute issues, managing the school-wide behavior strategy through culturally responsive techniques.
- Work alongside educators, students, and families to develop and implement tailored behavior plans.
- Oversee systems that support school initiatives aimed at enhancing academic success, such as attendance and homework protocols.
- Maintain a visible and engaged presence during school hours to ensure a joyful and inclusive school culture.
- Embody and model the school’s values and standards of academic and personal excellence.

