American Leadership Academy is now accepting applications for a Dean of Students at our new Mesa North Jr. High/High School campus for the 2024-2025 academic school year. Candidates must possess, or be willing to obtain, a valid AZ IVP fingerprint clearance card.

The Dean of Students works closely with the teachers within each of these respective departments and monitors the overall student performance for students.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Managing student behavior, discipline, safety, and learning environment.
• Supports duties and tasks as part of the campus administration team
• Develops and implements student disciplinary policies and procedures
• Enforces guidelines and requirements for student behavior, dress, conduct, and compliance with requirements as documented in the parent-student handbook
• Oversee and manage traffic and parking guidelines and processes for student drop-off, pick-up, and campus events
• Counsels students and parents about school and district behavior, dress, and conduct policies
• Supports campus extracurricular activities such as prom, dances, assemblies, and other social events to ensure a safe and positive environment consistent with ALA’s mission, vision, and values.
• Monitors student behavior and engages with students and parents to correct inappropriate conduct, identify student challenges, and development/implement behavior intervention strategies that maximize opportunities for student success.
• Monitors tardiness, attendance and truancy; coordinates with attendance clerk, campus health aide, campus psychologist, and academic assistant directors to maximize students in-class time
• Abides by policies as set forth by ALA Board, District office, and the campus director
• Performs other duties as assigned

Candidates with the following qualities will thrive as part of our growing ALA team:

• Leadership and team collaboration skills
• Positive interpersonal and communication skills
• Organizational skills and self-management to effectively handle multiple responsibilities
• Commitment to go above and beyond when necessary to reach goals.
• Strong planning, execution and problem solving skills
• Self-motivation
• Dependability
• Loves children, loves people

Minimum Requirements:

• Valid AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Business, (or related field)
• Management experience in education or related field
• Lifelong learner
• Organized
• Communicates effectively
• Positive
• Team-Player, collaborative

Preferred Requirements:

• Masters degree in related field
• Valid AZ Teaching Certificate
• At least 5 years’ experience in K-12 environment

American Leadership Academy offers a competitive salary that is individually determined based on education and experience. We offer health benefits, paid time off, and 401k investment options including employer contributions.

Interested candidates are encouraged to complete an online application and the following supporting documentation:

• Valid AZ IVP Fingerprint card
• Current resume
• Letters of recommendation (2-3)

If you have questions about the position, please send an email to jobs@charter.one.