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Dean - Tindley Summit Academy

  • Job Tracking ID: 512534-729437
  • Job Location: Indianapolis, IN
  • Level of Education: BA/BS
  • Job Type: Full-Time/Regular
  • Date Updated: February 12, 2026
  • Starting Date: ASAP
  • Position Type: Teacher
  • School: Summit
  • Grade: K,1,2,3,4,5,6



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Job Description:

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 

The Dean of Students coordinates and administers proactive solutions for scholars. Responsible for dealing with scholars’ problems in cooperation with the Principal, Counselors and representatives of outside agencies. Maintains and periodically reviews scholars’ discipline records. Fosters an environment conducive to learning. Communicates effectively with educational communities, parents, and supplemental agencies as necessary.  

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

 (Note: The listed duties are illustrative only and are not intended to describe each and every function which may be performed in the job class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management form assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.) 

  • Creates a collaborative and supportive work environment and earns a highly effective score on school climate survey. 

  • Meets annual student retention goal while holding scholars to high expectations. 

  • Conducts climate and culture observations and feedback sessions for teachers 

  • Creates trusting and respectful relationships with families by communicating respectfully 

  • Creates and implements a comprehensive PBIS program that supports MTSS and evaluates its effectiveness and makes changes in conjunction with the school leader. 

  • Promotes, supports, and organizes parenting groups. Works collaboratively with the P.T.A. 

  • Meets with parents of scholars with special needs to develop plans for educational support. 

  • Serves as building level attendance o?cer, maintains and reviews scholar attendance records. 

  • Develops and maintains school discipline plan. 

  • Ensures a safe and orderly environment by setting up expectations and protocol procedures. 

  • Manages scholar supervision concerns and enforces school behavioral expectations. Counsels scholars and parents about school policies. 

  • Assists sta? and parents in developing scholar behavioral expectations. 

  • Assists in the planning, developing and implementing of individual scholar behavior plans. Serves as a resource to sta? in dealing with classroom management issues. 

  • Assists in developing programs to promote positive scholar behavior as well as intervention strategies. 

  • Coordinate alternative education placement for scholars. 

  • Confers appropriate consequences for behavior including detention and suspension. Actively participates in professional development. 

Experience and Skills:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

  • Ability to manage scholars and co-curricular programs 

  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in written and oral form. 

  • Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.    

  • Knowledge of discipline procedures, and education code and school policies. 

  • Ability to provide direction to others and make independent judgements, keep and maintain accurate records, meet deadlines, and communicate with individuals of varied cultural and educational backgrounds                                                                                                                            

 

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: 

  • Master’s Degree in Education or related field required.                                                                

  • Must have a valid administrator’s license.                                                                                      

  • Two (2) years teaching experience required.                                                                               

  • Two (2) years administrative and/or supervisory experience preferred. 

Job Benefits:

Benefits

Our employees are our most valuable asset. Each employee is an integral part of our operation and success. We also ask from our employees that they do anything and everything that is possible to drive our mission. As such, it is our goal to attract, motivate, and retain top talent by providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for all full time employees. We offer competitive base salaries plus add-ons for teaching experience and advanced degrees.

Tindley offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

-Bundled Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

-Tindley Paid Life and AD&D insurance

-Access to additional group term life insurance

-Tindley paid Critical Illness, Short Term and Long Term Disability Plans

-Flexible Spending Account/Dependent Flexible Spending Account

-Access to Voluntary Critical Illness, Short Term Disability, Cancer, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Insurance

-Access to the Indiana’s Teacher or Public Retirement System (Pension Plan)

Professional Enrichment Program:

Under the direction of our Curriculum Team, our teachers learn professionally and educationally acceptable methods, strategies and techniques to manage their classrooms and develop the skills that are associated with highly effective teachers. Administrators are involved in our Annual Institute Programs as well as regular professional development opportunities.

Student Loan Forgiveness:

You may be eligible for student loan forgiveness of FFEL and/or Direct Loan Programs, through the U.S. Department of Education, if you work for us.