Dean of Students, Lipscomb Academy Upper School

About Lipscomb Academy

Lipscomb Academy is a Christ-centered college-preparatory community dedicated to academic excellence and spiritual formation. We prepare students for purposeful lives through rigorous academics character development and faith integration. Our faculty and staff model Christ-like professionalism and joy in their calling partnering with families to nurture every students growth.

The Opportunity

Lipscomb Academy Upper School seeks a compassionate relational and Christ-centered Dean of Students to join our leadership team. The Dean of Students will play a pivotal role in cultivating a positive school climate supporting students social emotional and behavioral growth and fostering a safe inclusive and joyful learning environment. This leader will work closely with the Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Dean of Student Leadership counselors and families to ensure every student is known valued and supported.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a visible approachable and friendly presence for students throughout the school day and at extracurricular events.
• Build strong trusting relationships with students modeling Christ-like character and servant leadership in all interactions.
• Address student infractions with fairness consistency and restorative approaches always seeking to guide students toward growth and reconciliation.
• Collaborate with counselors and families to support students social emotional and behavioral needs developing individualized plans as needed.
• Partner with the Head of Upper School Assistant Head of Upper School Mustang Life and others to advance the schools mission and maintain a positive orderly school environment.
• Coordinate detention ISS and Saturday School as needed.
• Oversee and maintain the Mustang Life room and attend Mustang Life events.
• Lead initiatives and programs that promote a positive school climate student well-being and a sense of belonging for all students.
• Welcome new students and help onboard them to our school.
• Attend and monitor student behavior at some extracurricular events ensuring a safe and respectful environment.
• Communicate proactively and effectively with students families and staff regarding behavioral expectations school policies and student support resources.
• Contribute to continuous school improvement through data-informed decision-making and innovative thinking.
• Integrate a biblical worldview into daily interactions discipline and decision-making mentoring students in faith character and service.

Qualifications

• A deep commitment to Lipscomb Academys Christian mission and the ability to model and mentor faith and character.
• Bachelors degree in Education Counseling or a related field (Masters preferred).
• Experience working with high school students in a school or counseling setting.
• Demonstrated skill in student discipline restorative practices and positive behavior support.
• Strong understanding of adolescent development social-emotional learning and family engagement.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
• A friendly approachable and relational leadership style.
• Experience collaborating with school counselors administrators and families.
• Ability to attend and supervise extracurricular events as part of the school leadership team.
• Proficiency with educational technology and data-informed student support.

Join Us

If you are a Christ-centered leader who is passionate about knowing and supporting students fostering a positive school climate and partnering with families and colleagues we invite you to apply for this impactful leadership role at Lipscomb Academy Upper School.