Dean of Students

  • Merrimack School District
  • Merrimack, New Hampshire
  • Full Time
Dean of Students

JobID: 1895

Position Type:

Administration

Date Posted:

5/8/2026

Location:

Merrimack Middle School

The Merrimack Middle School is looking for a Dean of Students

QUALIFICATIONS:

Current New Hampshire educator certification required

Current or pending New Hampshire administrator certification preferred

Three or more years' experience as a teacher or school administrator

Master's degree preferred

Background in behavioral techniques and their implementation in a school setting, including Collaborative Problem-Solving techniques, Restorative Practice, Responsive discipline, positive behavioral supports, and intervention plans, conducting Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA), conflict resolution, social-emotional learning competencies, and trauma-informed care and practices

Strong leadership and consultation skills and ability to coordinate services among School Counselors, Special Educators, and other student support programs

Current Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification preferred (training provided)

REPORTS TO: Building Administration

JOB GOAL: To work in collaboration with Administration to direct intervention supports provided by student support staff and other educators within Merrimack Middle School for students exhibiting social emotional and/or behavioral dysregulation that requires intervention.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Collaborate with student support team and classroom teachers to provide intervention strategies and consultation regarding behavioral issues across school settings; maintain contact to assess and monitor the effectiveness of strategies

Attend weekly team meetings to ensure communication with teaching teams regarding specific student concerns and progress

Participate in the supervision and discipline of students in collaboration with Administration

Monitor and facilitate support of students in the in-school suspension (ISS) room, which can include processing through behavior infractions and creating an alternative space for students to reflect on their behaviors while remaining in school

Implement a Multi-Tiered System of Supports for Behaviors for lagging skills in Social Emotional and Behavioral Learning

Act as the facilitator of the Student Support Team

Provide instruction in the areas of social and behavioral skills to students in small group settings

Communicate with parents to support in-school efforts and provide follow up strategies

Assists in the development of behavioral support plans for students referred by response to intervention (RTI) or special education teams

Gather and report data on a regular basis to look for patterns or incidents of behavior

Other duties as assigned by Building Administration

Competitive benefits package, including, but not limited to:

Medical/Dental Insurance

Retirement

Leave Benefits

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program
Job ID: 520670882
Originally Posted on: 5/11/2026

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