What are the responsibilities and job description for the (Glendale) Dean of Students for the 2026-2027 SY (July Start) position at Sun Valley Academy?
Dean of Students
Location: Glendale
Employment Type: Full-Time, Contract
Salary: $60,000-$67,000 per year
HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT SUN VALLEY ACADEMY
Sun Valley Academy is seeking dynamic, student-centered leaders to join our Administrative Team. Our administrators serve as instructional, cultural, and operational leaders who ensure a safe, high-performing, and nurturing learning environment for students and staff.
As a member of the Administrative Team, the Dean of Students works closely with the Principal and administrative colleagues to manage student behavior, enhance school culture, and oversee student-focused programs. You will ensure that students are supported academically, socially, and emotionally, while maintaining a safe and organized campus.
Responsibilities May Include
Sun Valley Academy is a premier charter school district serving students in the Avondale. Glendale, 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/
ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR INTERVIEWS.
Location: Glendale
Employment Type: Full-Time, Contract
Salary: $60,000-$67,000 per year
HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT SUN VALLEY ACADEMY
Sun Valley Academy is seeking dynamic, student-centered leaders to join our Administrative Team. Our administrators serve as instructional, cultural, and operational leaders who ensure a safe, high-performing, and nurturing learning environment for students and staff.
As a member of the Administrative Team, the Dean of Students works closely with the Principal and administrative colleagues to manage student behavior, enhance school culture, and oversee student-focused programs. You will ensure that students are supported academically, socially, and emotionally, while maintaining a safe and organized campus.
Responsibilities May Include
- Implement student assessment and data collection to monitor growth and inform instructional and behavioral interventions.
- Oversee student discipline and implement interventions, including Leader in Me habits, in collaboration with the Principal.
- Enhance student life by organizing student-focused events, assemblies, award ceremonies, sports, field trips, and extracurricular activities.
- Work closely with parents, teachers, and students to support academic, social, and behavioral needs.
- Support teachers in managing advisory teams and respond to student issues promptly.
- Manage the school master calendar and before/during/after school duty schedules.
- Serve as site test coordinator for AZELLA and AZM2 state testing.
- Manage incoming student assessments, Kinder contracts, and 45-day screeners.
- Serve as liaison to the parent coalition and collaborate on SPED programming.
- Monitor attendance and lead improvement initiatives, including outreach to families.
- Ensure a visible and active presence across campus during arrival, dismissal, and throughout the day to support students, staff, and community engagement.
- Oversee logistics for school events and ensure smooth execution of all student-focused activities.
- Provide guidance, training, and support to staff based on classroom observations or evaluations.
- Maintain adherence to all governing policies and regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned that support the campus mission and student success.
- Maintain professional attire at all times appropriate for a school environment.
- Wear comfortable, professional shoes suitable for walking, stooping, and active engagement across classrooms, offices, and outdoor spaces.
- Be prepared for a highly interactive role requiring frequent movement, supervision, and student engagement.
- 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.
- Master's Degree in Business Administration, Educational Administration, or a related field.
- A minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience demonstrating improved student learning.
- Effective presentation and public speaking skills
- Ability to work independently while supervising and supporting others.
- Experience working in diverse educational environments.
- Evidence of effective use of technology to perform job responsibilities.
- Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
- 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
- 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.
Sun Valley Academy is a premier charter school district serving students in the Avondale. Glendale, 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/
ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR INTERVIEWS.
Salary : $60,000 - $67,000