Dean of Students - Vacancy ID: 214684

​​The Verona Area School District is looking for student-focused, dedicated, and equity-centered candidates to join our diverse district. Our success is fostered and supported through the working relationships of all staff and is built on a foundation of equity, mutual respect, cultural responsiveness, the pursuit of excellence, and shared responsibility at school, at home, and in the community. All roles at the Verona Area School District have a direct impact on students and our north star where all students will achieve disciplinary literacy.  

In the Verona Area School District, our mission is that each student will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve their personal goals, thrive in a diverse global society, and lead a healthy, self-fulfilling life. To meet this mission, the Verona Area School District will ensure that every individual has access to the educational, social, and emotional support they need to feel valued and affirmed in their unique identities and experiences. We acknowledge that inequities and power dynamics exist in our system such that some individuals, on the basis of their identities*, face barriers to accessing the opportunities they need to experience success. In acknowledgment of such, The Verona Area School District is committed to disrupting these systems of inequity.

The Verona Area School District is seeking applicants for the following position.

1.0 Dean of Students at the Verona Area School District. 

Position to start on August 20, 2024

The Dean of Students is responsible for creating and maintaining a positive, safe, and respectful school culture that fosters student growth and achievement. This role focuses on creating systems, implementing procedures and supporting student discipline, attendance, and overall well-being, working closely with students, staff, caregivers, and the community to support student success.

Candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education with an interest in Educational Leadership, a minimum of 5 years of experience in an educational setting, with preference given to those who have experience with student behavior and support needs
• Valid Wisconsin Teaching License to include grades 9-12

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a diverse and inclusive educational environment with a commitment to service.

• Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish, are highly desirable.

• A philosophy rooted in equity and the dismantling of traditional barriers to access.

A full job description can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y1MI-uRy61M2QIgUJ_X_5f3vx1r60dq-DctM1xH1p2c/view

Bilingual (Spanish) skills are prioritized

Must support the VASD Strategic Plan and mission that each student will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve their personal goals, thrive in a diverse global society, and lead a healthy, self-fulfilling life.

To apply, complete the WECAN (Wisconsin Education Career Access Network) online application at https://wecan.education.wisc.edu/#/

DEADLINE: Position(s) remains open until filled.  The Verona Area School District recruits on a rolling basis. Applicants are considered as they apply until the position is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.

Contact Administrator: Brian Cox, Principal, Verona Area High School, coxb@verona.k12.wi.us

Job Ride Assistance

If you need assistance with transportation to/from work, YWCA's Job Ride program may be of benefit to you.  Job Ride is an innovative program that provides subsidized transportation for low-income people going to/from work, even those commuting to the Verona Area School District.  Learn more and apply for Job Ride at: https://www.ywcamadison.org/what-were-doing/employment-transit/yw-transit/

The Verona Area School District is an equal-opportunity employer.