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Job Type
Full-time
Description
Dean of Scholars: Marana, Arizona, 2026/2027 School Year
Summary Of Job Description
Under the direction of the Principal, the Dean of Scholars works closely with the school administrative team to establish and maintain a safe and positive learning environment by serving as an instructional leader in the planning, coordination and administration of school activities and programs. The Dean of scholars works to ensure scholars have a positive and safe school environment, and that they succeed academically and socially. The Dean of Scholars employs relational discipline methodology to provide support to scholars who need additional behavioral support, following Leman Academy’s Character Attributes, in alignment with Leman Academy’s Mission and Philosophy, and outlined in the Family Handbook.
Line of Authority/Reports to: Principal/Site Administration
Works with: Assistant Principals and Vice Principals. The Dean of Students will work alongside Counselors, Social Workers, ESS Teachers and General Ed Teachers.
Qualifications/Minimum Requirements
This list is illustrative only and is not a complete listing of all functions and tasks performed by this position.
$54,007.00 - $63,112.00
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Dean of Scholars: Marana, Arizona, 2026/2027 School Year
Summary Of Job Description
Under the direction of the Principal, the Dean of Scholars works closely with the school administrative team to establish and maintain a safe and positive learning environment by serving as an instructional leader in the planning, coordination and administration of school activities and programs. The Dean of scholars works to ensure scholars have a positive and safe school environment, and that they succeed academically and socially. The Dean of Scholars employs relational discipline methodology to provide support to scholars who need additional behavioral support, following Leman Academy’s Character Attributes, in alignment with Leman Academy’s Mission and Philosophy, and outlined in the Family Handbook.
Line of Authority/Reports to: Principal/Site Administration
Works with: Assistant Principals and Vice Principals. The Dean of Students will work alongside Counselors, Social Workers, ESS Teachers and General Ed Teachers.
Qualifications/Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree is required. Master’s Degree is preferred
- Two or more years of successful K-12 teaching experience
- Valid AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card / Background and Criminal History Clearance
- Valid First Aid and CPR Certification
- Experience with Relational discipline and/or restorative practices
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to engage and build positive relationships with all stakeholders.
- Strong collaborative skills in order to cross-collaborate with instructional and operational team members.
- Ability to think creatively and innovate solutions, with ability to work from concept to implementation.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Strong organizational skills, with ability to work efficiently, take initiative and be self directed.
This list is illustrative only and is not a complete listing of all functions and tasks performed by this position.
- Scholar support: Provide guidance to scholars, teachers, and parents, and help scholars with attendance and disciplinary issues.
- Scholar behavior: Build relationships, enforce policies, investigate incidents, determine consequences and maintain accurate incident documentation
- Attendance support: Monitor and improve scholar attendance, including truancy cases, absences, and tardies, and engaging with families to resolve attendance issues
- Parent Partnership: engaging and communicating with parents and families in order to reinforce and encourage positive outcomes
- Scholar Life: Create and/or support initiatives to improve overall scholar success, and handle communications about scholar support services
- Scholar Activities: Lead and attend campus events, clubs, and extracurriculars
- School Culture: Provide leadership on community partnership to promote a positive school culture
- School Safety: Work with administration to ensure the school is safe and secure, lead and manage emergency procedures and drills
- Teacher Supports: Creates professional development programming to lead teachers in effective positive classroom management, positive scholar relationships, and relational discipline
- Classroom Supports: Provide support and feedback for instructional staff regarding scholar behavior
- Additional Supports: Lunch, Recess, Afterbell, MTSS and 504 support
- Other duties as assigned
- Be a self-starter with an ownership attitude.
- Demonstrates a strong sense of drive to meet goals.
- Shows initiative and resourcefulness.
- Performs accurate work in a timely manner.
- Meets deadlines and sets priorities.
- Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability.
- Works well with minimum supervision.
- Is dependable and accepts responsibility.
- Shows sensitivity and tact in dealing with others.
- Accepts direction and constructive criticism.
- Cooperates with fellow workers and other departments.
- Follows school policies and safety rules.
- Demonstrates a professional appearance on a daily basis.
- Demonstrates a willingness to work as a team player.
- Embraces collaboration with other professionals.
- Excellent organization, time management, and follow-up skills.
- Maintains a professional environment at all times.
- Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.
- Be able to build esteem while ensuring a safe and secure environment.
- Essential functions, as defined under the American with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is illustrative only and is not a complete listing of all functions and tasks performed.
$54,007.00 - $63,112.00
Salary : $54,007 - $63,112