St. Mark Catholic School
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Wilmington, NC
Posted Date
Hours per week: 40 hours
The Assistant Principal/Dean of Students is a key leadership and mentoring role responsible for ensuring a structured, supportive school environment while fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and engaging student experience. This position oversees student behavior and accountability, manages student discipline, coordinates school-wide events, and enhances student life by developing programs that promote school culture, community involvement, and student engagement. The ideal candidate is a proactive student-centered leader who can balance high expectations with strong relationship-building skills in order to create meaningful opportunities for student connection, engagement and growth.
Student Discipline & Accountability
- Oversee student conduct policies, ensuring fair and consistent enforcement of school rules.
- Implement and refine restorative practices, behavior interventions, and student support systems.
- Work closely with students, parents, and staff to address disciplinary concerns and develop action plans for student success.
- Maintain accurate records of disciplinary actions and ensure compliance with school policies.
- Develop and implement initiatives that strengthen school culture & climate and student engagement.
- Oversee student life programming, including clubs, leadership opportunities, and school traditions.
- Develop and implement programs that encourage student leadership, service, and engagement.
- Create an environment that fosters belonging, inclusivity, and community spirit among students, staff, and families.
- Serve as a key liaison between students, faculty, and administration to ensure a student-focused school climate.
School Climate & Culture
- Foster a positive and inclusive school climate that supports academic success and personal growth.
- Develop programs that reinforce school values, leadership, and character development.
- Serve as a liaison between students, families, faculty, and administration to ensure a cohesive and supportive learning environment.
- Organize and participate in school-wide events that strengthen student engagement and community involvement.
- Support Director of Community Engagement with planning and execution of school-wide events such as assemblies, ceremonies, open houses, and celebrations.
- Coordinate special programs that enhance student life, including service-learning projects, leadership retreats, and cultural initiatives.
- Partner with faculty, staff, and parent organizations to promote enriching extracurricular opportunities.
- Develop strong connections with families, parish, and community organizations to support student engagement efforts.
School Operations & Logistics
- Partner and collaborate with Principal and Administrative Team to assist with...
- Overseeing the day-to-day operational functions of the school, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.
- Managing facility use, transportation logistics, and scheduling to support academic and extracurricular activities.
- Optimize resource allocations and enhance school functionality.
- Ensure safety protocols, emergency preparedness, and compliance with school, diocese, county, and state policies.
- *** In the absence of the Principal, AP/Dean of Students will function as the lead administrator on campus. ***
Policy and Operational Efficiency
- Manage budgets related to student life programming and operational needs.
- Identify and implement best practices for streamlining school operations while enhancing student experiences.
- Address parent concerns and provide resources to enhance their involvement in their child’s education.
- Managing facility use, transportation logistics, and scheduling to support academic and extracurricular activities.
- Optimize resource allocations and enhance school functionality.
- Ensure safety protocols, emergency preparedness, and compliance with school, diocese, county, and state policies.
- Ensure adherence to school, district, and state policies related to academic standards, student conduct, and faculty expectations.
- Review report card grade books and comments for accuracy and timeliness, reporting inconsistencies to administration.
- Develop and update policies related to student behavior, grading, and instructional best practices.
- Communicate policy changes and expectations clearly to students, teachers, and parents.
- Lead initiatives that promote equity, inclusion, and student success within the school community.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Administration, Leadership, School Counseling, or a related field. Administrative Licensure preferred.
- Proven experience in school operations, student affairs, event management, or related areas.
- Strong understanding of student discipline practices and behavior management strategies.
- Ability to hold students and teachers accountable while maintaining a supportive and growth-oriented environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a passion for student engagement and communicating with parents.
- Ability to build relationships with students, faculty, staff, parents, and community partners.
- Strategic thinker who can balance logistical efficiency with student-centered initiatives.
Work Environment & Reporting Structure
- Reports to the Principal.
- Works closely with school counselor, academic leadership, faculty, student support services, and operations teams.
Evening and weekend availability will be required for events and special programs.
Position Start Date: July 1, 2025