The Alexander Dawson School seeks a passionate educator committed to the Dawson Mission and sensitive to and understanding of adolescents.
The Dean of Student Life is student-centered and integrates restorative practices into faculty and student responsibilities, and our commitment to DEI work.
The Dean of Student Life serves as a central architect and advocate for student culture at Dawson.
As a visible presence in students’ daily lives, the Dean nurtures a positive, inclusive environment through consistent interactions and intentional programming.
Within this work, the Dean also oversees all disciplinary matters, ensuring that expectations and consequences align with the school’s values and support students’ growth.
Building on this culture-forward approach, the Dean’s work centers first on proactive practices that cultivate trust, belonging, and shared responsibility before addressing moments of conflict when they arise.
The Dean of Student Life is responsible for designing, implementing, supporting, and evaluating relational discipline and restorative justice programs at Dawson.
They will develop and expand proactive strategies that build and strengthen the student culture and design and facilitate training for students and staff.
