Dean of Student Culture

• Serve as a key interventionist, responding to and supporting behavioral incidents in real time.

• Assess the nature of student behaviors and collaborate with the recovery team or trusted adults accordingly.

• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized behavioral support plans.

• Facilitate restorative conversations and relational repair between students and staff.

• Track behavioral data, monitor trends, identify outliers, and ensure consistent follow-up and support.

• Run attendance team and support school-wide attendance goals and family engagement.

• Lead professional development on trauma-informed practices, restorative practices, and student wellness.

• Coach and support teachers and staff in implementing relational and trauma-sensitive practices.

• Build systems to increase staff understanding and implementation of culturally responsive behavior supports.

• Lead staff and student conflict resolution through restorative practices that promote open dialogue, mutual understanding, accountability, and relational repair.

• Collaborate in staff evaluation process to ensure that all staff are creating a welcoming and caring environment for all students.

• Implement a real-time behavioral response protocol in partnership with recovery staff, ensuring students receive timely and appropriate support from the right team members.

• Collaborate with the Director of Recovery, Principal, and other staff on individualized student concerns.

• Participate as a key member of the enrollment team to ensure that all students are properly supported and welcomed into the 5280 community.

• Support programs such as Intersessions, Student-Led Conferences, post-secondary readiness, and student advisory.

• Serve as the Site Assessment Leader (SAL) for CMAS, MAP, SAT, and ACCESS testing.

• Support and coordinate data collection and school-wide assessments to ensure compliance and success.

• Track and communicate progress toward school goals including academic, wellness, recovery, and operational targets.

• Work closely with the School Principal and leadership team to align programming with the school’s mission.

• Support alignment of school policies and handbooks with best practices and school vision.

• Actively participate in strategic planning, charter renewal processes, and school compliance efforts.

• Cultivate strong relationships with families and community partners to enhance student wellness and engagement.

This position is on a 205 contract schedule. This is a grant-funded position.

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.

• Demonstrated experience implementing restorative practices and trauma-informed approaches.

• (Preferred) Experience in instructional leadership or school administration.

• Strong skills in conflict resolution, relationship-building, and student intervention.

• Ability to analyze behavioral and attendance data to drive interventions.

• Experience working with adolescents in educational, behavioral health, recovery, or youth-serving settings

• Passion for 5280’s mission and belief in the potential of students in recovery.