POSITION: Dean of Students, High School

SALARY/HOURS:

Pay scale: 2025-2026 Managerial Scale; Grade 13: https://www.mpark.net/departments/human_resources
Position Length: 12 months/245 days
Hours: Full-time unless otherwise specified
FLSA Status: Exempt
Application Deadline: Until Filled
Immediate Supervisor: Building Principal

JOB SUMMARY:

The position of Dean of Students offers supplementary supervisory support to the School Principal and Assistant Principal, ensuring staff and students receive essential support for success. The role focuses on fostering a positive, safe learning environment and collaborates with school staff and parents to address student academic, behavioral, and attendance concerns. It may also include assisting school administration in managing students’ educational plans, developing curriculum, supporting effective teaching strategies, and monitoring student behavior and activities.

REQUISITE EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Bachelor’s degree in education or related content area required; Master’s degree preferred.
Endorsement in Administration and Supervision, or current enrollment in a program leading to such an endorsement is preferred.
A Professional License issued by the Virginia Board of Education, or eligibility to obtain one, is required. An endorsement in a subject relevant to the supported grade level (high school) is strongly preferred.
Three or more years of successful full-time experience as a teacher, supervisor, or administrator in a PK-12 school with High School experience preferred.
Model leadership in the administration and supervision of the entire school program.
Able to motivate others to reach their fullest potential.
Possesses leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary to work effectively with students, parents, teachers, administrators, and the community.
Possesses strong communication, writing, and presentation skills which demonstrate the ability to assimilate, analyze, and present information clearly and concisely.
Know of and be able to use relevant technology

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: (including but not limited to the following)

Complies with all school laws, State Board of Education regulations, and all policies and regulations made by the School Board and Superintendent.
Performs all duties deemed necessary by the School Board and Superintendent for the efficient and successful operation of the school system.
Promote and communicate high expectations of students and staff performance in an enabling, supportive manner and provide appropriate recognition.
Assists in the implementation of the school discipline management system to provide a safe and secure environment, specifically, to coach teachers to improve classroom discipline.
Assists in monitoring student behavior in all areas and functions of the school. Ensures that students are adequately supervised during, before, and after school, transitions, and other non-instructional periods.
Supports attendance meetings and promotes school attendance initiatives.
Supports students’ educational plans such as 504s and IEPs.
Confers with teachers and parents to resolve student academic, behavior, and/or attendance issues that disrupt the learning process.
Conducts investigations and gathers information regarding student behavior incidents.
Serves as an administrative designee as assigned by the principal.
Provides instructional leadership when appropriate.
Observes employee performance through non-evaluative observations.
Assesses student learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs.
Provide teachers with feedback on instructional practices.
Demonstrates commitment and actively engages in enhancing professional competence.
Supervises daily operations in the absence of the principal and assistant principal.
Supervise and support after-school activities, events, and programs
Performs additional duties as assigned by the building principal and assistant principal to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the school program.

CLEARANCES (Conditions for employment):

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
Tuberculosis Screening

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Manassas Park City Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserve the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.