Classical Charter Schools · 1 month ago
Interim Dean of Students (2025-2026)
Classical Charter Schools is one of the highest performing charter networks in New York City, recognized for its transformative education approach. The Interim Dean of Students plays a critical leadership role in fostering a positive school culture and is responsible for character education, behavior management, and community engagement.
Education Management
Responsibilities
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
At least three years of teaching in a K-12 classroom with proven track record of maintaining high expectations
Preferred
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
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits
Competitive salaries
Opportunities for growth
Company
Classical Charter Schools
Classical Charter Schools prepares scholars for the future by providing them with an excellent education rooted in the Classics.