Dean of Students (K-2)

Position: Dean of Students Location: Memorial Elementary School Schedule: 2026-2027 School Year Salary: Per Teacher's Contract To Start: August 24, 2026 (plus two mentoring days prior to start date) Qualifications: ●Massachusetts DESE licensure required; Principal/Assistant Principal licensure or eligibility preferred ●Master’s Degree in Education, School Counseling, Educational Leadership, or a related field preferred ●Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of successful experience working with elementary-age students ●Strong knowledge of child development, early childhood behavioral practices, and social-emotional learning frameworks ●Experience with restorative practices, Responsive Classroom, or similar positive behavioral frameworks ●Familiarity with MTSS processes and student support team structures ●Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and staff ●Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills ●Commitment to equity, inclusion, and high expectations for all students ●Completion of the 2-hour online Language Ambassador Training Course, certificate required upon hire ●Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese preferred ●Proof of proficiency in the Target language, as aligned to DESE Guidance for the Provision of Interpreters in the Education Setting (p.8), required within the first year of employment. ●The following items are completed in English and/or the targeted language, as appropriate: Requirements: ●Serve as the primary point of contact for student behavioral concerns, responding promptly, fairly, and with a developmentally appropriate lens ●Implement the school’s Code of Conduct through instructional and restorative approaches that teach and reinforce positive behavior ●Facilitate conflict resolution, peer mediation, and restorative conversations between students ●Refer serious disciplinary matters to the Principal and collaborate on appropriate responses ●Develop and implement individualized behavioral support plans in collaboration with teachers, counselors, and special education staff ●Promote a positive school culture grounded in social-emotional learning, positive reinforcement, and relationship-based practices where students feel connected and motivated to attend school daily ●Support students’ development of self-regulation, social skills, and problem-solving through direct instruction and coaching ●Collaborate with school counselors, psychologists, and special education staff to support students through Student Support Team (SST) and MTSS processes ●Facilitate and/or participate in family meetings, SST/MTSS meetings, and other conferences related to student support ●Serve as a caring, visible adult presence who builds strong, trusting relationships with students throughout the school day ●Monitor student attendance data daily and identify patterns of chronic absenteeism or early disengagement ●Collaborate with families, teachers, and support staff to address attendance concerns through outreach, early intervention, and individualized support plans ●Coordinate with the Principal and district attendance personnel to ensure timely and appropriate follow-up for students with attendance concerns ●Provide active, engaged supervision of students throughout the school day, including hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds, and other common areas ●Oversee morning arrival and afternoon dismissal routines to ensure safe and orderly transitions ●Assist with transportation oversight, including bus arrivals and departures and communication with bus drivers regarding student concerns ●Support safety planning, participate in safety drills, and assist in emergency response procedures ●Build and maintain regular, proactive communication with families regarding student behavior, attendance, and social-emotional progress with cultural responsiveness and respect ●Connect families with school and community resources to support student well-being ●Assist with daily school operations, coverage, and administrative duties as assigned by the Principal/Assistant Principal ●Maintain required records, data, and documentation related to student behavior, attendance, interventions and state reporting requirements ●Participation in initial and annual recertification of a de-escalation methodology program. ●Provide immediate intervention and de-escalation during student crisis situations involving challenging behaviors.