Dean - High Tech Middle Chula Vista (2026 - 2027 School Year)

Reports To: School Director

FLSA Classification: Unrepresented Management - Non - Certificated, 220-day

Full Time/Part Time Status: Salary, full time, exempt

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Salary: School Dean Framework (Steps 1-15) Range: $86,750.40 to $124,703.70. Salary is commensurate with experience and education level.

Application Opening Date: 7/17/2026

Application Closing Date: 8/19/2026

JOB SUMMARY

The School Dean is responsible for student discipline, school safety, and providing support to both students and staff. The position requires general knowledge of restorative justice practices and positive behavior support. The School Dean supports the development of a positive school culture, the social-emotional development of students, and works with the School Director in all non-academic operational areas. This position reports directly to the School Director.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Implements HTH's Student Code of Conduct, makes recommendations for suspension and expulsion, as appropriate (Explores and embraces alternatives to out-of-school suspensions)
• Serves as primary "point person" for responding to discipline situations (consults with the director as needed)
• Listens to student concerns and makes counseling referrals, as appropriate (helps students to reflect on behavior choices and turn "discipline situations" into learning moments)
• Maintains data on discipline and student support
• Develops and monitors Behavior Contracts with appropriate stakeholders
• Conducts trainings (e.g. CPR & Mandated Reporter)
• Facilitates drills (e.g. Evacuation, Lockdown, Fire & Earthquake)
• Provides staff professional development (e.g. Conflict Resolution & Restorative Practices)
• Monitors attendance for chronic absenteeism and meets with guardians, as appropriate
• Serves as a point of contact for issues regarding Section 504/ADA, and disability discrimination generally
• Performing related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate would possess the following competencies:
• Ability to nurture an inclusive school culture and community
• Build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and families
• Capable of navigating students issues from a constructive & restorative perspective
• Can work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Ability to prioritize and multi-tasking against timelines
• Team player and highly collaborative
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Models appropriate language, interactions, and responses to students, characterized by a deep respect for students and an understanding of their developmental needs

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
• Bachelors' degree required, preferably in an education related field
• K-12 Teaching experience strongly preferred
• Five plus years of experience in a school setting

SALARY & BENEFITS

Salary is commensurate with experience. HTH offers a very competitive benefits package, to include medical, dental, and vision for full-time employees and their dependents.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties performance typically in school settings include office, classrooms, gymnasium, cafeteria, auditorium, and recreational areas. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly walking and standing; occasionally stooping, lifting up to approximately 20 pounds. Lifting of items weighing up to 30 pounds and other physical activities may be required infrequently.

Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities. Hours may be long when specific needs arise, thus some extended work schedules will be necessary.

Work Environment/Environmental Conditions :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The school office environment noise level is typically low to moderate, but occasionally high depending on student activities. The employee may be exposed to wet or humid conditions and outdoor weather conditions. Employee may be exposed to communicable illnesses due to daily personal and close contact with students and staff.

APPLY TODAY!

If you fit the qualifications above, and are looking for a forward-thinking, innovative institution that embodies visionary leadership and embraces diversity, then High Tech High is the place for you!

To apply, visit our website, and complete an online application: https://www.hightechhigh.org/about-us/join-our-team

$86,750.40 - $124,703.70 a year

This application will close when filled.

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