Dean of Students

Dean of Students 

Administration

Part - Time

Reports To: Assistant Head of School

Summary:

Responsible for the student life at Fontbonne Academy. Represents Fontbonne Academy at diocesan and regional organizations that relate to the full student experience and developing best practices.

Responsibilities:

• Understands and accepts the charism and mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph, the mission of Fontbonne Academy, and the Employee Handbook.

• Collaborates with Administration Team 

• Oversees transportation, uniforms, student apparel, student attendance, and student related services.

• Works with School Counseling and other staff as necessary.

• Continued education on legal issues for student affairs. 

• Assumes responsibility for Student Discipline

  • Review and take charge of all Discipline reports and matters associated with the infraction system, dress code violations, teacher relationships, and others. 

  • Communicates with adult learning community on reported issues

  • Organizes the Community Standards Committee

  • Collaborates with Administration on elevated discipline action

  • Attendance management 

  • Work with Administration to investigate all reports of bullying and harassment

  • Manage Office Detention

• Manage After school Program 

• Collaborates with the School Counseling office on student affairs. 

• Supports the training and implementation of the Peer Mediation Program 

• Supports Peer Education initiatives and Mission Integration 

• Serves on the Diversity and Inclusion Committee and GREAT Committee

• Assist in management of Co-curriculars

• Assumes additional responsibilities as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's Degree in educational administration or related field. 

Excellent interpersonal, communication, managerial, and leadership skills. 

Ability to work extended school hours, weekends, evenings when needed. 

Ability to develop excellent student relationships and a supportive environment

The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph and the Sponsored Ministries, including Fontbonne Academy, are equal employment opportunity employers. Consistent with those religious exemptions provided in statutory and constitutional law, employment decisions are based on merit, job requirements and qualifications, and organization needs, and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by law. Fontbonne Academy complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodation for handicapped and disabled employees. It is the policy of Fontbonne Academy to comply with all the relevant and applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Massachusetts Fair Employment Practices Act. Fontbonne Academy will not discriminate against any qualified employee or job applicant with respect to any terms, privileges, or conditions of employment because of a person’s physical or mental disability. 

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to jobs@fontbonneboston.org. Please include the title of the position and your name in the subject line.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to jobs@fontbonneboston.org.

Please include the title of the position and your name in the subject line.

Fontbonne is a Catholic, All-Girl, College Preparatory High School and Early College serving students in Grades 7-12 throughout Greater Boston and the South Shore.

Inspiring remarkable girls since 1954, Fontbonne is a leader in private school education and a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Boston.