(Avondale) Dean of Students - 2025-2026 SY - July Start

Dean of Students

Employment Type: Full-Time, Contract
Salary Range: $60,000 - $65,000 annually

HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT SUN VALLEY ACADEMY

As the Dean of Students, you will work closely with the site principal, and be responsible for student discipline and have oversight of multiple school functions. Your responsibilities will include:

• Collaborate with the site principal and administrative team to implement meaningful student assessment, data collection and analysis to effectively monitor student growth, and inform educational practice
• Enhance overall quality of student life to include programming student focused events, extracurricular activities, and overseeing student behavior
• Work collaboratively with parents, teachers, and students to provide students with assistance in meeting their educational needs
• Coordinate, facilitate and implement disciplinary intervention steps, including Leader in Me (LIM) habits, and working closely with the school Principal
• Support teachers with the management of their advisory teams and respond appropriately to student issues
• Manage and oversee school master calendar
• Assist with ensuring a productive learning environment through continual collaboration with teachers, students, and parents
• Facilitate opportunities to connect with students, staff and community members by being present and available during arrival and dismissal, by appearing at school functions, and being responsive to said stakeholders
• Implement student discipline management practices that support changes in student behavior, effective classroom instruction, and a safe school environment
• Assume responsibility for the implementation and observance of all governing policies and regulations by the school's staff and students
• Site test coordinators for AZELLA and AZM2 State testing
• Assist with supervision of support staff (e.g. paraprofessionals)
• Collaborate with site principal to create and monitor before, during and after school duty schedules
• Assist with scholar recruitment initiatives
• Manage incoming scholar assessments
• Manage and oversee all Kinder contracts and 45 day screeners
• Serve as the liaison to the parent coalition
• Collaborate and manage the SPED Program in conjunction with the site principal
• Manage, develop and oversee school assemblies, award ceremonies and special events
• Manage and oversee sports and extracurricular programs
• Manage and oversee field trips
• Provide support with curriculum implementation
• Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of intervention programs that address the needs of at-risk students
• Monitor and organize attendance functions; prepare letters, call parents, and attend meetings as needed regarding absent or tardy students; provide leadership for attendance improvement efforts
• Provide direction to a variety of faculty, staff, and student programs and services; participate in formal and informal classroom visitations and observations; provide recommendations and suggestions for improvement as appropriate
• Liaison to the after-school program in collaboration with school staff and/or personnel from outside agencies
• Attend meetings of parent and other groups; provides supervision for afternoon and evening activities
• Offer additional training and guidance as necessary based on evaluations of professional staff
• Perform other related duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Promote positive interactions with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Be responsible, flexible, reliable, and punctual.
• Willingness to adapt to change.
• Positively accept direction from supervisors.
• Exercise positive problem solving behavior and conflict resolution skills.
• Adhere to the dress code, policies, and procedures outlined in the Teacher Handbook.
• Adhere to student and staff confidentiality when appropriate.
• Act as a positive role model for students, parents, and other staff.
• Show respect and dignity for cultural differences.
• Act as a positive role model for students, parents, and other staff.
• Show respect and dignity for cultural differences.
• Use office equipment and materials properly and in a safe manner.
• Perform basic math skills and functions.
• Strong oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with staff to coordinate school events.
• Utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Determine student disciplinary action.
• Read a variety of manuals and documents.
• Develop, plan, and evaluate school programs and curriculum.
• Writes in a coherent and professional manner.
• Present information to others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's in Education or related subjects
• At least five (5) years of teaching experience required
• Fingerprint Clearance Card

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• School Administrator License
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the proven ability to professionally and effectively communicate with educators, parents, and community leaders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent supervisory and leadership skills

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Positions in this classification typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, fingering, standing, walking, pushing, reaching, lifting, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

• Employees must be subject to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Employees must be able to physically manage a classroom with small children ensuring the safety of the children at all times.

ABOUT US

Sun Valley Academy is a premier charter school district serving students in the Avondale and South Mountain communities. We believe in educating the whole child by focusing on academics, leadership development, community involvement, extracurricular activities, and creating a nurturing environment. As a Leader in Me School, our students began learning and implementing leadership principles in Kindergarten and continue throughout their academic career. At Sun Valley Academy, we celebrate and promote diversity and inclusion, build community partnerships, and seek sustainable practices to preserve our environment.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

At SVA, we offer smaller class sizes (for teacher postings), competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, a warm and loving environment, opportunities to lead after school clubs and programs, and future growth opportunities.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

Sun Valley Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Sun Valley offers competitive salary, full medical benefits, life insurance and a 401K retirement program. We are a warm, caring, supportive environment where all team members work hard to give our students the best possible academic outcomes.

BACKGROUND SCREENING PROCESS

To ensure safety for all students, all staff members may be fingerprinted. Background checks will be conducted on all school staff prior to their service as employees.

INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM?

Apply through the link below.https://sunvalleyacademy.isolvedhire.com/

Salary : $60,000 - $65,000