Associate Dean of Students, Middle School (2025-26)

School Year: 2025-26

Position: Associate Dean of Students

Campus: United Middle Dana Ave.

Grade(s): 6th-8th Grade

Reports to: Dean of Students

United Schools (United) is a nonprofit organization in Columbus Ohio. After founding its first school in 2008 it has worked together with incredible leaders to open three more schools in the span of ten years. Each United campus is an open enrollment public charter school that works diligently to close the opportunity gap in Columbus. Moreover the mission of all United campuses is to transform lives and our communities through the power of education while maintaining our vision: For every child an open door.

United currently operates two high-performing elementary schools (K-5) and two high-performing middle schools (6-8) that serve more than 800 students. We strive to provide students with a rigorous academic experience in a joyful learning environment and we work hard to ensure that students of all levels grow and succeed by focusing on intentional student support and continual improvement.

Position Description
At United Schools the Associate Dean of Students (ADOS) position is integral in building a strong positive and joyful school culture. Together with the Dean of Students the Associate Dean assists in supporting and coaching staff on creating strong classroom environments. The ADOS promotes positive behavior by assisting in the planning of school celebrations and events and gets proximate with students families and staff to address behavioral concerns. In addition they maintain accurate behavioral records and implement systems for improvement as needed. On the whole the ADOS position works to support and strengthen positive school culture and can serve as a strong mentor for students in need.

Joining Our Team

United Core Traits:

1. Mission-Driven. Team members believe deeply in the United mission: to transform lives and our communities through the power of education.
2. Growth Mindset. Team members believe in their ability and the ability of all students to grow and improve.
3. Relationship-Driven. Team members get proximate to students families and colleagues to develop authentic relationships that inform work in the classroom.
4. Conscientiousness. Team members are professional reliable diligent and pay attention to detail.
5. Emotionally Constant. Team members maintain a sense of calm while addressing a number of priorities.

Qualifications:

• Holds a B.A./B.S. degree (required).
• Has at least two years of successful teaching experience in an urban school (preferred).

Knowledge and Skills:

• Is committed to using data-driven instructional practices and the techniques outlined in Teach Like a Champion 3.0 to improve student outcomes.
• Is relentless in writing refining and internalizing curriculum lessons and assessments.
• Is open and committed to implementing frequent feedback from team members.
• Communicates effectively with students families and colleagues.
• Comfortability with Google products for effective communication and completion of job responsibilities.

Terms of Employment

• Although this position will begin July 1 2025 applications will be considered immediately.
• This is a full-time position.
• Report times are typically Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. although some job-related tasks can be expected outside of these hours.
• Salary: The starting salary for a new Associate Dean of Students with a Bachelors degree is $49000. The starting salary for other applicants will depend on professional experience and education level.
• Benefits:
  • Medical dental vision life and disability coverage
  • Employees are eligible to participate in the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS) or the School Employees Retirement System of Ohio (SERS).
• All United campuses are Equal Opportunity Employers.