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Salary:

• $85,000 - $95,000 | CalSTRS Retirement Eligible | Exempt Location: Richmond, CA (Making Waves Academy Campus) Moving the community forward.
• At MWA, we don’t just teach; we connect.
• We are looking for a Dean of Students who acts as a high-performance signal for our community—someone who can move fluidly between the classroom and high-traffic student spaces to ensure our mission is loud and clear.
• You won’t just be managing behavior; you’ll be the architect of a culture rooted in accountability, restorative justice, and authentic partnership.
• Whether you’re investigating a complex incident or leading a restorative circle, you’ll be the visible advocate that keeps our students, families, and staff aligned and moving toward success.

What you’ll be doing:

• As the Dean of Students, you are the frontline lead for student culture and behavioral intervention.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Driving Behavioral Excellence: Investigating reports and referrals, interviewing stakeholders, and assigning consequences that align with our Student-Parent Handbook.

Leading Restorative Intervention:

• Facilitating 1:1, small group, and classroom-wide restorative processes to repair community harm and support recovery after high-level infractions.

Data-Driven Decision Making:

• Managing disciplinary records in PowerSchool with 100% accuracy and developing behavioral data reports to monitor progress toward WASC/LCAP goals.

Empowering the Frontline:

• Training faculty and staff in Tier 1 restorative practices, ensuring they have the tools to address low-level infractions before escalation.

Building Authentic Connections:

• Proactively engaging with families from historically underserved communities to foster trust and ensure their child’s successful navigation of the MWA ecosystem.
• What we’re looking for...
• You’re a leader who excels in fast-paced environments and remains calm when the stakes are high.
• You understand that "discipline" is a tool for growth, not just a consequence.
• You have a "thick skin" but a big heart, balancing operational urgency with deep empathy for first-generation students and their families.

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree. 3+ years of direct experience serving students (ages 10–19) and families from historically underserved communities.
• Proven track record in incident investigation and the application of school disciplinary policy.
• A deep understanding of Restorative Justice and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) frameworks.

Even better if you have:

• Spanish fluency (a significant advantage for our diverse community).
• Why MWA?
• When you join MWA, you’re joining a team that believes in the power of the "village." You’ll be supported by the Associate Director of Student Support Services and a collaborative team dedicated to seeing every student thrive.
• We offer a professional environment where your expertise in restorative practices will directly shape the future of our scholars.
• Ready to connect?

Apply today.

• Better rewards.
• Better community.
• Better career.
• Equal Employment Opportunity Making Waves Academy is an equal opportunity employer.
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