Dean

Twin Lakes #4 School District is seeking a full-time Dean to join our team at Lakewood School, a single-school district serving students in grades 4K-8. Our school has strong, deep-rooted ties to the Twin Lakes community and our local neighborhoods as we support ALL learners in learning, growing, and excelling every day.

Why Join Lakewood?

• Collaborative, supportive staff and accessible administration
• Small school environment with strong relationships
• Commitment to inclusive practices and meeting the needs of all learners

Position Summary

The Dean of Students serves as the primary coordinator of student behavior management and intervention, working directly with students, staff, and families to maintain a safe, orderly, and positive school environment. This position focuses intensively on student discipline, attendance tracking, proactive behavior interventions, and crisis de-escalation. While working collaboratively with the building principal, the Dean''s core responsibility is the daily management of student conduct, ensuring consistent accountability, supporting restorative practices, and upholding school safety and operational protocols aligned with district goals.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Student Behavior & School Climate

• Discipline & Intervention: Lead the investigation, documentation, and resolution of student behavioral and disciplinary issues in alignment with board policy.
• Behavior Support Plans: Coordinate student interventions, restorative practices, and behavior support plans in partnership with the pupil services team.
• Visible Leadership: Maintain a highly visible presence during high-traffic times (arrival, dismissal, lunch, transitions, and school events) to ensure a safe, positive culture.

Attendance & Engagement

• Truancy Intervention: Monitor daily attendance and actively execute targeted interventions for chronic absenteeism.
• Family Partnership: Serve as a primary contact for families regarding behavior and attendance, facilitating problem-solving conferences to support student success.

Safety, Crisis, & Operations

• Crisis Response: Serve on the school crisis team, assist with threat assessments, and help manage emergency procedures and safety drills.

Daily Operations: Support the daily management of school operations and assume building leadership in the absence of the Principal.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience.
• Wisconsin Principal License (5051) or eligibility to obtain licensure.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience with PBIS, restorative practices, MTSS, and student behavior systems.
• Knowledge of Wisconsin school law, student discipline procedures, and educational best practices.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using data to improve student outcomes.
• Relationship building with students, staff, and families.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (POLICY 3122)

The Board does not discriminate in the employment of staff on the basis of any characteristic protected under State or Federal law including, but not limited to: race, color, age, creed or religion, genetic information, handicap or disability, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, military service (as defined in Section 111.32, Wis. Stats.), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, use or non-use of lawful products off the District's premises during non-working hours, or declining to attend an employer-sponsored meeting or to participate in any communication with the employer about religious matters or political matters or any other characteristic protected by law in its employment practices.