Vice Principal and Dean of Students

Job Description

Position Overview
The Vice-Principal/Dean of Students at Bishop Kelley High School serves as a strategic leader within the administrative team, driving initiatives that foster a safe, respectful, and faith-centered school culture. This role partners closely with the Principal to shape and implement policies that foster student character development, promote holistic growth, and ensure alignment with the school's Catholic identity and mission. Through proactive leadership in student discipline and campus climate, the Vice-Principal / Dean of Students plays a pivotal role in advancing the school's vision for excellence in education and forming students' hearts and minds for a purposeful life.

Essential Job Functions:
Student Life, Discipline & Well-Being
* Architect and lead data-driven systems for student behavior, attendance, and discipline that promote academic excellence, personal accountability, and a culture of integrity.
* Foster a values-based school culture rooted in respect, inclusion, and Catholic identity through proactive programming, clear expectations, and consistent follow-through.
* Lead cross-functional collaboration with counselors, faculty, and families to address student needs holistically, integrating academic, emotional, and behavioral support.
* Design and implement restorative practices and target behavioral interventions that promote reconciliation, growth, and long-term behavioral change.
* Oversee critical student conduct programs, including drug testing, attendance monitoring, digital citizenship, bullying prevention, and dress code enforcement, ensuring alignment with school values and legal standards.
* Administer Title IV funding to enhance student services and maintain full compliance with federal regulations.

Campus Safety & Security
* Lead operational execution of campus safety protocols, ensuring emergency preparedness plans and crisis response procedures are actively implemented, regularly tested, and continuously refined in partnership with internal teams and external agencies.
* Collaborate with School Security Officers and law enforcement to maintain a safe, welcoming, and responsive school environment.
* Conduct regular audits and compliance reviews to ensure adherence to all safety regulations and best practices in school security.

Strategic Leadership & Administration
* Serve as a strategic advisor to the Principal, contributing to the development and execution of school-wide policies, strategic initiatives, and operational goals.
* Mentor faculty in classroom management and student engagement, fostering a consistent and supportive learning environment.
* Support talent development through recruitment, onboarding, and performance evaluation of staff, building a high-performing and mission-aligned team.
* Represent Bishop Kelley High School in diocesan, community, and educational forums to strengthen partnerships, enhance visibility, and advocate for student-centered initiatives.

Supervisory Responsibilities
School Nurse, Administrative Assistants, Registrar, and School Security Officers

Physical Demands
* Ability to sit, stand, walk, and move throughout the school campus for extended periods of time.
* Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally (e.g., boxes of materials, equipment).
* Visual and auditory ability to respond to student needs and monitor campus activity.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
* Periodic evening and weekend hours are required for school events, supervision, and meetings.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
* Works cooperatively with the Executive Team and supports administrative policies.
* Works as a team member with the educational staff.
* Demonstrates leadership attributes in managing, delegating, and prioritizing the work and team.
* Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility.
* Ability to collaborate effectively with students, families, faculty, coaches, and administrators to identify and address student needs, resolve challenges, and support academic and personal growth.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
* Teacher's Certificate required
* Prefer an Administrative Certificate

Educational and Experience Requirements
* Master's degree in educational leadership, Administration, or related field.
* Minimum 5 years of experience in education, with leadership or administrative experience preferred.
* Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
* Ability to effectively lead with compassion, integrity, and professionalism.

About the Employer

Mission Statement: Bishop Kelley is a Catholic diocesan high school, inspired by St. John Baptist De La Salle, that carries on the teaching ministry of Jesus Christ by preparing students' hearts and minds for a purposeful life.

The Values Guiding Bishop Kelley as a Catholic Diocesan High School are Inspired by Saint John Baptist De La Salle.

1. God is present and accessible at Bishop Kelley:
2. Bishop Kelley is a Life Preparatory School
3. Bishop Kelley mentors and accompanies all those who desire to experience Catholic Education
4. Bishop Kelley expects Excellence