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Dean of Student Success

Young World Physical Education, Springfield, MA, United States


Dean of Student Success
Springfield Public Schools VAN SICKLE ACADEMY - Springfield, Massachusetts

Job Details
Job ID:

5673265

Application Deadline:

May 11, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Apr 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description
Dean of Student Success is a school leadership position focused on developing, implementing, and maintaining a positive, equitable, and safe school environment. They drive school-wide student behavior systems, mentor staff, and manage relationships with families to support student achievement. Common duties include managing discipline, conducting behavior interventions, and enforcing school culture routines.

Key Responsibilities

Behavior and Discipline Strategy:

Creates and manages school-wide Positive Behavior Interventions (PBIS) and character education programs, Crew, etc.

Culture Maintenance:

Ensures the physical environment and student interactions align with the school's mission of safety, structure, are full of love (e.g., in classrooms, hallways, lunches and during transitions). Runs grade‑wide and school‑wide celebrations, events.

Staff Coaching:

Leads staff training on classroom management, school culture, and student engagement.

Family/Community Engagement:

Serves as a point of contact for families regarding student behavior and drives the home‑to‑school connection.

Data Analysis:

Conducts walkthroughs and uses data to identify trends in student behavior and track culture initiatives. Can assess and drive student achievement through data analysis of student test scores, track interventions with the intervention team and inspire students to improve.

Operations:

Ensure building entry and exit, transitions throughout the building and events are run safely and smoothly.

Position Type:

FT - Full Year

Salary:

$57,396 to $90,396 Per Year

Job Categories:

Administration > Assistant Principal/Dean/Head

Equal Opportunity Employer
The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, age, handicap, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Job Requirements

At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.

Bachelor degree preferred.

Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

Matthew Sullivan , Principal

VAN SICKLE ACADEMY

Phone: 4137502887

Email: sullivanmat@springfieldpublicschools.com

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