Dean of Students

Overview

Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is working to ensure that all students thrive and experience a future without limits. We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding leaders, teachers, support staff, and district employees who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 75 schools, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County.

Learn more about working for Hamilton County Schools e.org and get to know us and our strategic plan, Opportunity 2030.

The Dean of Students will collaborate with school administrators, teachers/staff, parents, and selected LEA personnel to ensure that all students are successful in the academic and community environments. The Dean of Students will think critically about ways to solve disciplinary and attendance issues, including academic and non‑academic issues, in order to ensure that students are getting the support they need to maintain and/or improve high levels of academic performance.

The Dean of Students will engage in instructional conversations, training, and learning opportunities that focus on supporting teacher learning and student achievement. The Dean of Students will lead with an instructional presence.

Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences (CSAS) is a K–12 Paideia school dedicated to fostering Character, Leadership, Academics, Seminar, and Service. Founded on the principles of the Paideia philosophy, CSAS emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, and a love of learning through active student engagement and rigorous academic inquiry. Students at CSAS participate in Socratic seminars, hands‑on learning experiences, and service opportunities that prepare them to lead and contribute meaningfully to their communities.

As a magnet school within Hamilton County Schools, CSAS is committed to cultivating well‑rounded, thoughtful citizens equipped to thrive in college, career, and life.

• Communicate with families and work collaboratively with the school's Family Partnership Specialists and School Counseling staff.
• Impact student achievement in the core academic areas by providing guidance and supporting students who are experiencing difficulty with study habits, attendance, and behavioral expectations.
• Serve as a resource to staff by supporting the school action plan, quality instruction, and implementation of high‑quality instructional materials.
• Lead school‑wide culture and climate programs such as:
  School‑Wide Positive Behavior Initiatives and the Anti‑Bullying Program. Facilitate training for students, teachers, and parents to help strengthen the school and community partnership.
• Develop individualized student plans to support students with making positive choices.
• Create and coordinate education supports to meet the needs of students.
• Support and monitor students regarding academic, behavioral, and social behaviors.
• Facilitate meetings for the purpose of meeting curriculum guidelines and/or ensuring that state mandates are achieved.
• Attend school leadership meetings, and other meetings or professional development opportunities with student support strategies.
• Participate in parent‑teacher conferences.
• Monitor student growth and progress.
• Plan and implement talk structures that support student discourse, both academic and behaviorally focused.
• Work with mentor teachers and teachers to ensure that students are being challenged in an academically rigorous setting, while being supported emotionally.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree. Master’s degree is preferred.
• Teaching candidates must hold a valid state of Tennessee Teaching or School Service certification. If you hold a teaching license in another state, you must apply for a Tennessee teaching license.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, especially the ability to communicate and collaborate with school age students.
• Effective organizational skills, attention to detail, strong work ethic, and ability to multitask.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups.
• Ability to research and…