Dean - High Tech High Mesa (2026 - 2027 School Year)
Mesa Campus
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: 5/18/2026
Application Closing Date: 6/30/2026
Developed by a coalition of San Diego civic leaders and educators, High Tech High opened in September 2000 as a small public charter school with plans to serve approximately 450 students. HTH has evolved into an integrated network of sixteen charter schools serving approximately 6,350 students in grades K-12 across four campuses.
Located in San Diego County, California, High Tech High (HTH) is guided by four connected design principles—equity, personalization, authentic work, and collaborative design—that set aspirational goals and create a foundation for understanding our approach. If you are motivated by these principles, we encourage you to join our team!
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
High Tech High provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, High Tech High complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the practice has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
An offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of a background check. HTH is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of HTH to afford equal employment and advancement opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, or any other classification that is protected under applicable local, state, or federal law.This application will close when filled.
