Dean of Students (FT)

Skills

Dean of Students – Dousman CampusWho We AreLad Lake is a COA-accredited, nonprofit, independent organization serving kids and families across Wisconsin. With over 1,200 youth and their families benefiting from our trauma-informed programs, we are committed to guiding growth and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all we do.Our mission is to help young people reach their potential and live responsibly. Our dedicated team works to empower students, helping them build essential skills to overcome challenges and thrive.The Dean of Students is vital in fostering a positive, professional school environment that promotes student success. This leadership position is responsible for student behavior management, staff support, and the implementation of trauma-informed, positive behavioral interventions in an alternative school setting serving youth ages 10-17 with emotional and behavioral disorders. The Dean of Students ensures a safe, structured, and supportive school environment while collaborating with faculty, staff, students, and families to promote academic and behavioral growth.What a day in the life of the Dean of Students looks like:

• Foster a safe, inclusive, supportive school culture that encourages student success.
• Provide direct support to staff and students facing behavioral challenges in the classroom, ensuring effective intervention strategies.
• Guide and coach students in developing coping mechanisms and problem-solving skills to improve school engagement.
• Supervise and support instructional aides and other staff in implementing individualized behavioral interventions.
• Lead crisis intervention efforts, ensuring de-escalation strategies are implemented safely and effectively.
• Collaborate with school leadership, faculty, and support staff to develop and implement proactive behavior intervention plans.
• Monitor student conduct, enforce the school’s code of conduct, and oversee discipline procedures focusing on restorative practices.
• Ensure smooth transitions for students between classes, school, and residential units, providing necessary behavioral support.
• Utilize standardized communication techniques, including radio communication, to ensure student and staff safety.
• Provide faculty and staff with self-care breaks to maintain a supportive work environment.
• Train and mentor staff in Positive Behavior Support strategies, Trauma-Informed Care, and other evidence-based intervention approaches.
• Maintain a safe and secure school environment, including monitoring student movement and handling situations where students leave the building or premises.
• Collect and analyze behavioral intervention data, including tracking progress in the Re-Focus Room.
• Initiate and implement special programming or schedules for students in collaboration with school leadership.
• Serve as a liaison between students, families, and external agencies, promoting collaboration to support student needs.
• Support school attendance initiatives by addressing barriers that prevent students from fully engaging in their education.
  
  

What you bring to the table:

• A passion for working with youth and a commitment to helping them succeed.
• A minimum of a high school diploma or GED (bachelor’s degree in education or a human services-related field preferred) is required.
• At least three years of experience working with youth with Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities (EBD) in educational, residential, or alternative youth programs.
• Awareness of and experience leading diverse student and caregiver populations, including different identities such as ethnicity, gender, ability, and LGBTQIA2S status.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and manage time effectively.
• A trauma-informed approach with patience, empathy, and the ability to model positive behaviors.
• Physical ability to engage with active youth, including lifting up to 30 lbs and, in rare cases, safely intervening in crisis situations.
  
  

What we bring to the table (FT):

• $22-$25/hour, with opportunities for experience or education-based increases.
• Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, STD, LTD Benefits.
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 401k plan profit sharing for your future.
• Free meals while working with youth.
• Casual dress code – wear what makes you comfortable!
• Personal and professional development opportunities (we’ll pay you to learn!).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for additional support.
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Employer.
• Longevity – We’re Wisconsin’s oldest youth service organization!
• Advancement opportunities – Many of our leaders started in entry-level roles and grew into management positions.
• A servant-leadership culture – Our leaders are here to support you so you can best serve our youth.
  
  

Come join the Lad Lake family. Welcome home!The base pay offered will consider internal equity and may vary depending on education, experience, and other job-related factors.

Compensation details: 22-25 Hourly Wage