What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dean of Students – High School position at Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP)?
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MISTAFF – MASSP
Michigan Education Job Postings
Deadline: June 20, 2026
District/Organization: Hamilton Community Schools
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: Commensurate with experience and training ($70,000 – Base)
Position Details
Reports To: Building Principal
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Schedule: Full-Time (Approximately 200 Workdays)
Starting Date: August 1, 2026
Pay Scale: Commensurate with experience and training ($70,000 – Base)
Benefits
The High School Dean of Students supports the building principal in maintaining a safe, orderly, and positive learning environment by assisting with student behavior, attendance, and school climate. This position works collaboratively with students, staff, and families to reinforce consistent expectations, support positive behavior, and promote student success.
The Dean of Students assists in implementing student discipline, attendance interventions, and school-wide behavior systems in alignment with Board policies, the student handbook, and district goals.
Essential Functions Of The Job
Essential functions are the core responsibilities required to successfully perform this role. These duties support student well-being, promote a positive school climate, and ensure consistent implementation of district policies and procedures. The Dean of Students is also responsible for other duties as assigned, consistent with the role and applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Student Behavior and Discipline
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Knowledge
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, read, operate a computer or other devices, reach with hands or arms, and may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
Hamilton Community Schools is a rural district in West Michigan, located south of Holland and east of Saugatuck. Our well-maintained district includes one preschool learning center (Sandyview), three elementary schools (Bentheim, Blue Star, and Hamilton Elementary), one middle school, one high school, and the Hamilton Virtual School. Despite covering a large area of 135 square miles, Hamilton retains a small-town feel.
As one of the 18 member public school districts within the Ottawa Intermediate School District (OAISD), Hamilton Community Schools employs 400 staff members and serves over 2,400 full-time students, along with 1,100 non-public students across various programs and formats. Renowned throughout the state, our district is celebrated for balancing a small-town atmosphere with educational innovation, catering to the needs of every learner. With a strong focus on K-12 academics, work-based learning, athletics, and the arts, Hamilton is a destination district. WE are HAWKEYES!
Why Hamilton?
Application Procedures
Submit an application, cover letter and resume using the online application system.
https://hamiltonschools.schoolspring.com?jobid=5726895
Application Deadline: The search committee will review applications until the position is filled. However, for best consideration, applications should be submitted by May 29, 2026.
Any questions can be sent to Mitch Bosch, Principal mbosch@hamiltonschools.us
E-mail: mbosch@hamiltonschools.us
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Deadline: June 20, 2026
District/Organization: Hamilton Community Schools
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: Commensurate with experience and training ($70,000 – Base)
Position Details
Reports To: Building Principal
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Schedule: Full-Time (Approximately 200 Workdays)
Starting Date: August 1, 2026
Pay Scale: Commensurate with experience and training ($70,000 – Base)
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Cash in lieu option
The High School Dean of Students supports the building principal in maintaining a safe, orderly, and positive learning environment by assisting with student behavior, attendance, and school climate. This position works collaboratively with students, staff, and families to reinforce consistent expectations, support positive behavior, and promote student success.
The Dean of Students assists in implementing student discipline, attendance interventions, and school-wide behavior systems in alignment with Board policies, the student handbook, and district goals.
Essential Functions Of The Job
Essential functions are the core responsibilities required to successfully perform this role. These duties support student well-being, promote a positive school climate, and ensure consistent implementation of district policies and procedures. The Dean of Students is also responsible for other duties as assigned, consistent with the role and applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Student Behavior and Discipline
- Assist in implementing the student code of conduct in accordance with Board policy and the student handbook
- Investigate student behavior concerns and support appropriate interventions and consequences
- Maintain accurate and confidential discipline records
- Support PBIS, MTSS, restorative practices, and other positive behavior strategies
- Assist with in-school behavioral supports, including detention and in-school suspension
- Support a safe, orderly, and respectful school environment
- Supervise students during non-instructional times, including arrival, dismissal, passing time, and lunch
- Assist with safety procedures, drills, and incident response
- Respond to and assist in de-escalating student conflicts
- Monitor student attendance and identify concerns
- Assist with attendance interventions and truancy follow-up
- Communicate with students and families regarding attendance
- Conduct conferences with students and families regarding behavior and attendance
- Serve as a liaison between school, families, and community resources
- Support student engagement and connection to school
- Collaborate with administrators, counselors, and staff to support student needs
- Participate in student support teams (e.g., MTSS, behavior, intervention)
- Support staff with behavior management strategies, as appropriate
- Maintain and review discipline and attendance data
- Assist with required reporting and documentation
- Maintain confidentiality in accordance with district policy and law
- Assist with daily building operations related to student management
- Support supervision of school activities and events
- Perform other duties as assigned by the principal
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Knowledge
- Knowledge of District Board policies, administrative guidelines, and the ability to implement and enforce them consistently
- Understanding of MTSS, PBIS, restorative practices, and behavior supports
- Knowledge of student discipline practices and school procedures
- Knowledge of attendance requirements and student confidentiality laws
- Strong instructional leadership and data analysis skills
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills
- Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
- Organizational and time management skills
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple responsibilities
- Ability to facilitate collaboration and lead teams
- Ability to use data to support student interventions
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with with students, staff, and families
- Ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professional judgment
- Ability to manage complex school operations and competing priorities
- Ability to apply expectations consistently and fairly
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
- Valid Michigan teaching or administrative certification
- Minimum of three years of experience working in an educational setting, preferably at the high school level.
- Strong understanding of child development, behavior management, and restorative practices.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, read, operate a computer or other devices, reach with hands or arms, and may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
- Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word
- Requires both indoor and outdoor participation year-round.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Hamilton Community Schools is a rural district in West Michigan, located south of Holland and east of Saugatuck. Our well-maintained district includes one preschool learning center (Sandyview), three elementary schools (Bentheim, Blue Star, and Hamilton Elementary), one middle school, one high school, and the Hamilton Virtual School. Despite covering a large area of 135 square miles, Hamilton retains a small-town feel.
As one of the 18 member public school districts within the Ottawa Intermediate School District (OAISD), Hamilton Community Schools employs 400 staff members and serves over 2,400 full-time students, along with 1,100 non-public students across various programs and formats. Renowned throughout the state, our district is celebrated for balancing a small-town atmosphere with educational innovation, catering to the needs of every learner. With a strong focus on K-12 academics, work-based learning, athletics, and the arts, Hamilton is a destination district. WE are HAWKEYES!
Why Hamilton?
Application Procedures
Submit an application, cover letter and resume using the online application system.
https://hamiltonschools.schoolspring.com?jobid=5726895
Application Deadline: The search committee will review applications until the position is filled. However, for best consideration, applications should be submitted by May 29, 2026.
Any questions can be sent to Mitch Bosch, Principal mbosch@hamiltonschools.us
E-mail: mbosch@hamiltonschools.us
Website: Link
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