Dean of Students Jobs in Texas

A Dean of Students plays a pivotal role in school administration. They are responsible for overseeing student academic progress, ensuring a safe and conducive learning environment, developing and implementing school policies, and addressing student behavioral issues. They are often the go-to person for parents, teachers, and students for any school-related issues. The Dean of Students also collaborates closely with other administrators to develop and execute strategies aimed at improving student retention and success.

Important skills for a Dean of Students include strong leadership, excellent communication, conflict resolution, and a deep understanding of educational policies and procedures. They should also possess excellent organizational skills and the ability to work well with diverse groups of people. Certifications may vary depending on the level of the institution, but usually, a Master's Degree in Education Administration or a related field, and in some cases, a doctoral degree is required. A valid administrative credential may also be necessary. Prior to becoming a Dean of Students, an individual might serve as a High School Principal, Assistant Principal, or a School Counselor.

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Dean of Instruction/Assistant Principal

  • Azle, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Azle, TX
  • 2 days ago

Dean of Instruction/Assistant Principal Azle Independent School District Azle High School - Azle, Texas This job is also posted in ESC Region 11 Consortium Job Board Job Details Job ID:5258654...

Location: Houston, TX, United States Share: Apply Now Save Job Saved Description Job Description POSITION: Dean of Students REPORTS TO: Director of Student Support POSITION TYPE: 11-month START DATE...

Dean of Instruction/Assistant Principal

  • Webster, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Webster, TX
  • 4 days ago

operations Ability to coordinate campus support operations Experience Administrative experience preferred Instructional Leadership experience required Minimum of 3 years classroom teaching experience...

Academic Dean (2025-2026 School Year)

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 4 days ago

Position Type: Campus-Based Professional/ Academic Dean Date Posted: 6/27/2025 Location: Campus Assigned    Attachment(s): NST-INSP Academic Dean.pdf

Secretary, Dean of Instruction

  • McAllen, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • McAllen, TX
  • 5 days ago

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Assist the Dean in administering all the curriculum and instructional needs for the campus. QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Certification: High School Diploma or GED Special...

Dean of Instruction

  • Houston, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 6 days ago

Our Principals provide instructional leadership and develop and implement curriculum and programming for the campus programs with a sense of urgency....

Academic Dean of Middle School Instruction (25-26 SY)

  • San Marcos, TX
  • 7 days ago
  • San Marcos, TX
  • 7 days ago

Conduct regular classroom observations and serve as an appraiser in the teacher evaluation system (TTESS) to provide constructive feedback to support teacher growth....

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Humanities Dean of Instruction - YES Prep Hobby Secondary (25-26)

  • Houston, TX
  • 7 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 7 days ago

Evaluator; Participating in strategic district-led professional development for instructional leaders; Additional duties as assigned....

Assistant Dean of Students University of Houston

  • Houston, TX
  • 8 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 8 days ago

Advocacy and Support, Student Outreach and Support, Commuter Student Services, Student Behavior and Conduct and Parent and Family Programs. 1....

Dean of Students

  • Frisco, TX
  • 9 days ago
  • Frisco, TX
  • 9 days ago

Key Dean Responsibilities Student Discipline Management: Develop and enforce school-wide policies regarding student behavior....

Academic Dean

  • Bay City, TX
  • 9 days ago
  • Bay City, TX
  • 9 days ago

improvement needs....

Associate Director - Student Affairs & Communication

  • Lubbock, TX
  • 10 days ago
  • Lubbock, TX
  • 10 days ago

Position Description Performs administrative duties in the management and coordination of a large, specialized project and program. Under general supervision, performs varied and complex...

2025 - 2026 Academic Dean / IB Coordinator

  • Lubbock, TX
  • 10 days ago
  • Lubbock, TX
  • 10 days ago

Position Type: Campus Administration/Academic Dean Date Posted: 6/19/2025 Location: Hutchinson Middle School   Additional Information: Show/Hide Job Title: Academic Dean Wage/Hour Status:...

2025 - 2026 Academic Dean

  • Lubbock, TX
  • 10 days ago
  • Lubbock, TX
  • 10 days ago

Position Type: Campus Administration/Academic Dean Date Posted: 6/19/2025 Location: Cavazos Middle School   Additional Information: Show/Hide Job Title: Academic Dean Wage/Hour Status:...

Associate Dean, Academic Affairs, Business

  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 11 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 11 days ago

Job Profile Summary The purpose of the job is to serve in a management and leadership capacity reporting to the appropriate Academic Dean or Administrator for the responsibility of overall...

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Salary for Dean of Students Jobs in Texas

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Dean of Students positions.



Highest Education Level

Dean of Studentss in Texas offer the following education background
Master's Degree
55.4%
Doctorate Degree
22.6%
Bachelor's Degree
14.1%
High School or GED
3.6%
Associate's Degree
2.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.7%
Some High School
0.4%
Some College
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Dean of Studentss in Texas
4-6 years
33.6%
10+ years
25.5%
6-8 years
18.4%
2-4 years
8.6%
8-10 years
8.0%
1-2 years
5.6%
Less than 1 year
0.4%



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