Dean of Students 

The Dean of Students reports to the Assistant Principal of Student Life. They are responsible for fostering a positive and productive school environment by ensuring compliance with the school’s conduct expectations, promoting respectful and ethical behavior, and coordinating campus safety. You will manage the day-to-day behavior programs for the school and establish strong, mutually respectful relationships with students and families. This position is a visible presence in all areas of the school. It is responsible for all issues relating to the students at school, including their academic and social-emotional well-being. 

Essential Functions 

Student Conduct

• Coordinate school efforts to create positive and productive student behavior 
• Collaborate with the Assistant Principal and Work-Study Program Director regarding student conduct issues on campus and at work sites 
• Collaborate with the Assistant Principals to foster academic achievement and ensure academic integrity 
• Support with students' arrival and dismissal 
• Communicate and meet with parents regarding student performance and/or conduct 
• Maintain student discipline and follow through with documentation 
• Supervise detention 
• Supervise compliance with cell phone policy 
• Supervise compliance with the dress code 
• Create and oversee Student Behavior Contracts 
• Collaborate with counseling staff to support students facing personal and academic challenges 
• Support teachers to resolve differences in communication with parents and students 
• Coordinate individualized student academic support interventions 
• Collaborate with all members of the Student Affairs team and other departments 

Safety and Security

• Oversee investigation of any violations of personal property and safety 
• Maintain student locker combinations and assignments 
• Collaborates with local schools if needed 

Attendance and Enrollment

• Track student discipline infractions and coordinate daily detention list 
• Coordinate meetings with students and parents regarding excessive absences and tardies 
• Conduct exit meetings with students and parents when they withdraw or are dismissed and collect school materials, including textbooks, electronic devices, and uniforms 

Qualifications 

• Relationship-building skills 
• An ability to effectively analyze data to improve student achievement 
• Able to exercise excellent judgment and decision-making 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Ability to work independently with diverse constituents while maintaining high professional standards 
• Exemplary organizational skills along with the ability to establish and manage multiple priorities and the ability to work under pressure 
• Attention to detail and accuracy 
• Bachelor's degree is required 
• 3-5 Years of experience working with youth age children 
• Spanish fluency preferred

Research suggests that qualified women and Black & Indigenous POC may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals with the skills necessary to thrive at Cristo Rey Boston to apply for this role.

Job Type: Full-time 

ABOUT US: Cristo Rey Boston is the only private, tuition-free college prep high school in Boston. Rooted in the Jesuit tradition, the school is committed to serving culturally diverse, aspirational students from across Greater Boston who have demonstrated economic need. Offering full academic scholarships to all accepted Cristo Rey Boston students reflects the school's commitment to identifying and removing barriers to students' academic and professional success. In partnership with our supporters, Cristo Rey Boston is intentionally investing in people, organizations, and communities of color and delivering real change by building a diverse, 21st-century talent pipeline.

ORGANIZATION: Cristo Rey Boston High School is a member of the national Cristo Rey Network, an association of 38 Catholic schools serving 12,300 students in twenty-four states. The Cristo Rey Network of high schools delivers a career-focused, college-preparatory education in the Catholic tradition for students with limited economic resources. It uniquely integrates rigorous academic curricula with four years of professional work experience and support to and through college. We partner with educators, businesses, and communities to enable students to fulfill their aspirations for a lifetime of success.