About this Student Support Dean (Please apply directly with Renaissance Secondary Charter School - DO NOT apply online with DCSD) role at Douglas County School District
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Job Posting Title:
Student Support Dean (Please apply directly with Renaissance Secondary Charter School - DO NOT apply online with DCSD)
Job Description:
Full Time (1.0 FTE)Ideal Start date: November 30, 2026 (flexible)
About Renaissance Secondary School
All employees of Renaissance Secondary School work together to achieve our school’s vision and mission: through authentic, integrated learning experiences, Renaissance will empower students to become modern learners who are critical thinkers and problem solvers, communicators, collaborators, and creative innovators who contribute to the world around them.
Position Specific Information (if Applicable):
Summary
The Student Support Dean partners with students, families, and staff to build a positive, supportive school climate for students in grades 6-12. This role includes addressing student behavior and discipline (both proactive and reactive), attendance, and academic support planning. The Student Support Dean is a member of the Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) team and works closely with faculty, school leadership, the Student Support Coordinator, and our mental health professionals as part of a cohesive system of support.
Duties and Responsibilities
Student Behavior
● Facilitate proactive, schoolwide behavior programming and community building grounded in restorative practices and positive school culture, in partnership with faculty and school leaders.
● Work with administrative staff to resolve behavioral incidents and disciplinary referrals using restorative practices, education (such as skill-building and reflection), and conventional disciplinary measures as the situation calls for, partnering with students, staff, and families toward resolution, accountability, and learning.
● Maintain accurate, timely disciplinary, behavior, and attendance records and required reporting. Careful record-keeping is an essential part of this role and is critical for compliance and for administering the discipline policy fairly and consistently.
● Partner with faculty to implement the student code of conduct and school policies, and to develop support plans through the MTSS process.
Attendance
● Monitor schoolwide attendance, including identifying and following up on chronic absenteeism.
● Partner with families and students to develop and monitor attendance plans, contracts, and conferences.
● Coordinate with outside partners as needed on attendance matters, including truancy processes in the rare cases where they are needed.
Academic Support
● Work with students, families, and teachers to develop and implement plans for support and intervention that help students meet success in their courses.
Collaboration and Schoolwide Support
● Serve on the MTSS team; collaborate with faculty and mental health professionals on Tier 1 (schoolwide) supports.
● Communicate clearly and regularly with staff, students, and families.
● Contribute to a safe campus through supervision and participation in school safety procedures and support extracurricular programs and student activities as needed.
Required Qualifications
● Bachelor’s degree
● Strong written and verbal communication skills
● Strong organizational skills, including maintaining detailed documentation and meeting compliance requirements
● A collaborative approach and a passion for working with middle and high school students
● A commitment to asset-based, student-centered practice, grounded in the belief that all students can learn and succeed
● Demonstrated understanding of restorative practices and knowledge of behavior and discipline practices
● A commitment to the school’s mission and vision
Preferred Qualifications
● Master’s degree
● At least two years of administrative or similar experience in an educational setting
● Experience with restorative practices, Love & Logic, and building a positive school culture
● Experience in a project-based or expeditionary learning environment
Salary
Commensurate with experience and qualifications. RSS salaries are competitive with the Douglas County School District.
Application Instructions
DO NOT SUBMIT AN APPLICATION THROUGH THIS SITE.
● To apply, please complete the Renaissance Secondary Employment Application available at https://www.renaissancesecondary.org
● To learn more about Renaissance Secondary, visit our website: https://www.renaissancesecondary.org .
Responsibilities:
--- Supports the work of a school's Administrative team. Manages student disciplinary actions, serves in leadership capacity when Admin team is away from site.
Certifications:
Administrator's License (Type D) - Colorado Department of Education
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (Required)
Skills:
Position Type:
Charter School
Primary Location:
Renaissance Secondary Charter School
One Year Only (Yes or No):
No
Scheduled Hours Per Week:
40
FTE:
1.00
Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:
185 Work Days- (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)
Minimum Hire Rate:
$56,366.00 USD Annual
Maximum Hire Rate:
$87,743.50 USD Annual
Full Salary Range:
$56,366.00 USD - $119,121.00 USD Annual- All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.
