Dean of Students/Behavior and Culture Coach

EFFECTIVE: 2026–2027

Position Type: Exempt

New Teacher Contract: 191 days/year

FTE: 0.80 (.50 Dean/.30 Behavior and Culture Coach)

Benefits Eligible: Yes

POSITION SUMMARY:

This Dean assignment supports the principal by managing essential non-administrative tasks that promote exceptional education and student achievement, foster the development of individuals and teams, and strengthen community relationships. Responsibilities include administering student discipline fairly and consistently, monitoring attendance, coordinating meetings, conferences, and professional development, supervising classified staff, supporting instructional programs and initiatives, and cultivating positive community relations among all stakeholders.

The Elementary Dean of Students / Behavior and Culture Coach serves as a high-energy catalyst for a thriving school environment, leading the cultivation of a positive school culture and climate where every student feels seen, safe, and supported. This proactive leader takes the initiative to design and implement consistent behavioral expectations, ensuring that discipline is handled through a restorative lens that keeps students engaged in learning, coaches teachers to build strong classroom management systems, and partnering deeply with families. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the Dean requires minimal supervision to identify potential cultural gaps and bridge them through innovative programs, staff coaching, and direct student mentorship. By maintaining a visible and energetic presence in hallways and classrooms, they act as a primary architect of a safe, joyful, and orderly learning community where high behavioral standards and a sense of belonging go hand in hand.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Support the principal in the school's day-to-day operations and leadership.
• Sustain a positive, safe environment throughout and beyond the school day through effective supervision.
• Provide quality, accurate, constructive, specific, and timely feedback to students and staff to encourage peak performance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for families regarding student behavioral successes and challenges, ensuring proactive and transparent communication.
• Facilitate re-entry meetings with students, families, and teachers following major behavioral incidents or suspensions to ensure a successful return to the classroom.
• Connect families with school-based or external community resources to support student emotional and behavioral well-being.
• Establish strong rapport with students, staff, and parents to proactively address potential concerns.
• Execute student discipline fairly, equitably, and consistently in accordance with district policies.
• Define, teach, and enforce clear behavioral expectations for students.
• Track and analyze behavioral data (referrals, suspensions, attendance) to identify trends and proactively implement targeted interventions and coaching.
• Coach certified and classified staff on classroom management, routines, environmental structures, and proactive student behavior support.
• Conduct regular, non-evaluative observations and provide actionable, real-time coaching to teachers on classroom culture, routines, and engagement strategies.
• Design and facilitate school-wide professional learning sessions focused on trauma-informed practices, de-escalation, restorative justice, and proactive classroom management to enhance student success both in and out of the classroom.
• Implement restorative practices with students to maximize instructional time and minimize time out of the classroom.
• Support, model, and coach the implementation of Tier 1 social-emotional learning (SEL) strategies in the classroom - Equipping staff with toolkits, tier-1 behavior strategies, and intervention frameworks to manage behaviors effectively within the classroom.
• Supervise extracurricular activities, assemblies, and school events
• Actively participate in all staff meetings, Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), and other required school events.
• Utilize technology and various communication avenues to engage stakeholders.
• Follow the professional Code of Ethics and standards of practice to guide ethical decision-making.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

SUPERVISION/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Oversee support staff in accordance with district policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include: training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; conducting conferences and goal-setting sessions with classified staff; performing informal observations and coaching cycles with certified and classified staff on systems and structures to support a positive learning environment; providing constructive feedback and completing employee evaluations; recognizing achievements; and addressing disciplinary matters.

BUDGET AND/OR RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Prioritize and schedule work tasks independently.
• Create and implement effective and efficient process management strategies (e.g., procedures, scheduling, materials, and supplies).
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with professional standards, state guidelines, and school system policy.

The education/training/experience, license/certification, general expectations, physical demands, and work environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE: 

• Master's degree with an emphasis in curriculum, instruction, leadership, or school administration (preferred).
• Bilingual skills (preferred).
• Minimum of four (4) years of successful classroom teaching experience.
• Demonstrated experience in coaching, mentoring, or leading certified and classified staff.
• Demonstrated experience in student discipline management, including investigations, suspensions, and expulsions.
• Demonstrated experience in performance evaluation and feedback cycles.
• Demonstrated experience working within Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
• Demonstrated skill in human relations, communication, and collaborative leadership.
• English fluency will be evaluated through the application and interview process.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS: 

• Valid Colorado Driver's License.
• Valid CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Preferred valid Colorado Principal License (or currently enrolled in an approved program to obtain one).
• Valid Colorado Teaching License.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:  

• Demonstrates high flexibility and adaptability in response to changing organizational needs.
• Possesses strong computer and educational technology skills.
• Works effectively with students, families, and staff from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Collaborates seamlessly with supervisors, school leadership, and co-workers.
• Capable of understanding and executing complex oral and written instructions.
• Able to perform duties independently with minimal daily supervision.
• Communicates effectively and professionally with the entire School District community.
• Skilled in data analysis, instruction, negotiation, coordination, conflict resolution, and interpersonal interactions.
• Proficient in comparing, computing, synthesizing, and evaluating information.
• Meets attendance standards and works the necessary hours to fulfill essential responsibilities.
• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding student, family, and staff records.
• Upholds a positive, solution-oriented attitude to support a healthy learning community.
• Complies with all District policies and procedures.
• Adheres to federal and state laws, regulations, and policies.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Frequent lifting of 5 to 10 pounds.
• Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent sitting, bending, walking, and standing.
• Occasional stooping, kneeling, squatting, and reaching.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Dynamic, active, and clean school environment.

REPORTS TO:

Principal

LOCATION:
Bishop Elementary School

SALARY:
Salary range $73,832 – $103,832 depending upon experience and qualifications.

Stipend Note: Per the Negotiated Agreement, any District Teacher-Coordinator will also be paid an additional 10% of the Formula Base as a stipend for duties over and above the regular teaching assignment. This amount will be prorated if fewer than 191 workdays are completed or less than 1.0 FTE.

BENEFITS:
At Englewood Schools, we provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance employee well-being and satisfaction. Our offerings include Paid Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, and vision insurance, and pre-tax savings options through Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), with monthly District contributions for HSA. The costs for short and long-term disability programs are 100% covered, which provide financial protection in the event of illness or injury. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides counseling and support services, and our wellness programs are designed to promote a healthy lifestyle.

In addition to these benefits, we offer a comprehensive retirement plan through the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA), as well as additional retirement savings options including 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) plans.  Optional voluntary plans are also available for life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, cancer, and accidents, offering additional layers of security.

For more details about benefits at Englewood Schools, please refer to the Benefit Guide available on the District's website.
 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

New hires or rehires will be responsible for the fingerprint processing fee required for background checks through the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

Per the Negotiated Agreement, all teachers who start after the students' first day of school are designated as temporary.

CLOSING DATE:

 This position will close 6/14/2026.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

All interested and qualified applicants must complete an online application.  Incomplete applications and resumes received in lieu of applications will not be considered.  Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.

This job description is not intended to create any express or implied contract of employment or expectancy of continued employment for any definite term.

In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 and Colorado law, Englewood Schools does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, family composition, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Harassment, if it rises to the level described in state law, is a prohibited form of discrimination. To review Title IX policies and procedures, please click here. Inquiries or complaints may be referred to Dr. Rana Razzaque, Director of Opportunity, Access & Inclusion and Title IX Coordinator, 4101 S. Bannock St., Englewood, CO 80110, 303-806-2004 or may be filed directly with the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 North Speer Blvd., Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204. Complaints regarding violations of Title VII (employment) and the ADEA (prohibiting age discrimination in employment) may be filed directly with the Federal Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 950 17th St., Suite 300, Denver, CO 80202, or the Colorado Civil Rights Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 825, Denver, CO 80202.