Dean of Students

Dean of Students at Making Waves Academy Print Application Deadline 6/30/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 4/22/2026 Contact Isabel Montilla ... Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $85,000 - $95,000 Annually Add'l Salary Info Salary: $85,000 - $95,000 | CalSTRS Retirement Eligible | Exempt Length of Work Year 12 months Employment Type Full Time About the Employer When You Join Making Waves Academy You Commit to Intergenerational Change. You will join a team dedicated to rigorously and holistically preparing students from the 5th grade to their ultimate career success. Our bold mission is to interrupt inequity by supporting every Wave-Maker's journey to a rewarding life dream. As an employee, you will uphold high expectations for academics and behavior within a close-knit, supportive community. You will be instrumental in fostering essential durable skills like critical thinking and self-advocacy, crucial for any field. This is more than a job; it's a commitment to empowering students to lead fulfilling lives, have rewarding careers and give back to their respective communities to recycle their success. We are looking for leaders and advocates ready to make a lasting impact. Job Summary Job Summary At MWA, we don't just teach; we connect. We are looking for a Dean of Students who acts as a high-performance signal for our communitysomeone who can move fluidly between the classroom and high-traffic student spaces to ensure our mission is loud and clear. You won't just be managing behavior; you'll be the architect of a culture rooted in accountability, restorative justice, and authentic partnership. Whether you're investigating a complex incident or leading a restorative circle, you'll be the visible advocate that keeps our students, families, and staff aligned and moving toward success. What you'll be doing: As the Dean of Students, you are the frontline lead for student culture and behavioral intervention. You'll be responsible for: Driving Behavioral Excellence: Investigating reports and referrals, interviewing stakeholders, and assigning consequences that align with our Student-Parent Handbook. Leading Restorative Intervention: Facilitating 1:1, small group, and classroom-wide restorative processes to repair community harm and support recovery after high-level infractions. Data-Driven Decision Making: Managing disciplinary records in PowerSchool with 100% accuracy and developing behavioral data reports to monitor progress toward WASC/LCAP goals. Empowering the Frontline: Training faculty and staff in Tier 1 restorative practices, ensuring they have the tools to address low-level infractions before escalation. Building Authentic Connections: Proactively engaging with families from historically underserved communities to foster trust and ensure their child's successful navigation of the MWA ecosystem. What we're looking for... You're a leader who excels in fast-paced environments and remains calm when the stakes are high. You understand that "discipline" is a tool for growth, not just a consequence. You have a "thick skin" but a big heart, balancing operational urgency with deep empathy for first-generation students and their families. You'l Requirements / Qualifications For more information on Requirements/Qualifications, please contact the employer. Comments and Other Information For more information on Comments and Other Information, please contact the employer. Links Related To This Job Benefits & Compensation Making Waves Academy Application Process CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits ADD TO WISHLIST VIEW JOB WISHLIST APPLY (Current Employees ONLY) CLICK HERE TO APPLY (OFFSITE) QUICK APPLY