About

• Description
• Position Title: LSA - FT HS Dean of Students
• ~For the 2026-2027 School Year~
• Position Location: Lutheran Education Association of Houston
• FLSA Classification: Exempt
• Reports To: Campus Principal/Head of School

• Position Purpose: The Dean of Students is to serve as the chief administrator of student discipline in the classroom and at campus functions.

• Position Summary
• The Dean of Students – High School at Lutheran South Academy (LSA) plays a pivotal role in fostering a Christ-centered, positive, and accountable student culture. This position collaborates closely with students, families, and staff to promote personal responsibility, leadership, and growth in character. The Dean balances support and discipline, encouraging students to develop integrity and maturity within a community grounded in faith and excellence.

• Key Responsibilities
• Student Culture & Leadership
• Foster a respectful, Christ-centered environment aligned with the mission and values of LSA.
• Encourage and support student leadership through various programs.
• Partner with teachers and coaches to maintain consistent behavioral expectations and promote student engagement both in and out of the classroom.
• Lead initiatives that celebrate student success, build school spirit, and strengthen community connections.
• Provide supervision and visible leadership at select home athletic events and student activities, promoting positive school spirit, safety, and respectful conduct among students and spectators.
• Student Conduct & Discipline
• Oversee implementation of the high school discipline policy with fairness, consistency, and grace.
• Address student behavior concerns through restorative and developmental approaches that encourage accountability and personal growth.
• Conduct investigations of student incidents, ensuring due process and clear communication with families and staff.
• Maintain accurate behavior and attendance records, ensuring follow-up and documentation of interventions and outcomes.
• Collaborate with the administrative team to enforce and update the Student/Parent Handbook.
• Student Support & Well-Being
• Collaborate with the counselor, teachers, and families to support students’ social-emotional and behavioral development.
• Monitor patterns in attendance, tardiness, and engagement to identify and assist students in need of intervention.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to students navigating behavioral challenges.
• Participate in campus safety and crisis response efforts as part of the high school leadership team.
• Collaboration & Communication
• Work closely with the High School Principal to develop and implement strategies that enhance the student experience and school climate.
• Communicate proactively with families regarding student expectations, concerns, and celebrations.
• Support faculty in areas of classroom management, student motivation, and relationship-building.
• Contribute to planning and supervision of major student events such as orientation, dances, and class activities.
• Requirements
• Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in secondary education, with leadership or student services experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to connect authentically with high school students.
• Demonstrated skill in conflict resolution, restorative discipline, and student mentorship.
• A mature Christian faith and full commitment to the mission and values of Lutheran South Academy.
• Core Competencies
• Christ-centered and student-focused leadership.
• Relationship-driven approach with strong interpersonal awareness.
• Ability to balance accountability with empathy and grace.
• Excellent organization, follow-through, and professional judgment.
• Collaborative leadership style with teachers, coaches, and administrators.

• Addendum
• Statement of Belief

FAITH STATEMENTS

• Every day, God gives us the opportunity to live, to learn and to love. He challenges those of us who follow Christ to do that by developing a Biblical worldview and to put our faith into action. These statements act as a template through which we strive to become all that God calls us to be. (For a more detailed explanation of these statements, go to The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod website.)

What We Believe

• ABOUT THE BIBLE: The Bible is the true Word of God without error or contradiction and, therefore, is the final authority in all matters of faith and life. We believe that the Bible gives clear direction on critical issues such as homosexuality, abortion and the sanctity of marriage. Through the eyes of God's Word, we seek to develop a Biblical worldview that compels us to love and action. (Psalm 139:13-16; Mark 10:5-9; Romans 1:21-27; 2 Corinthians 5:16; 2 Timothy 3:15-17)

• ABOUT GOD: There is only one true God, who has revealed Himself in three persons (Triune) - God the Father who created us, God the Son (Jesus Christ) who saved us, and God the Holy Spirit who brings us to Jesus and is our help throughout our journey here on earth. (Matthew 28:19; Romans 5:5-6)

• ABOUT HUMAN BEINGS: Human beings are the crown of God's creation. Adam and Eve, the first man and woman created in God's image, chose to sin in the Garden of Eden. As a result, all people are conceived and born sinful and are completely incapable of saving themselves by good living. (Genesis 1:27; Genesis 3; Psalm 51:5; Romans 3:10-12,23)

• ABOUT JESUS CHRIST: Jesus Christ is entirely God and at the same time entirely man. He was born of the Virgin Mary, lived a perfect life, died on the cross, rose from the dead, and now rules at the right hand of God. All of this, He did for us. One day He will come again to bring us home to heaven. (John 1:1-3, 14; 1 Timothy 2:5-6; Luke 1:26-38; Hebrews 4:15; Romans 5:6-8; 1 Corinthians 15:12-24; Ephesians 1:20-23; 1 Thessalonians 4:14, 17)

• ABOUT GRACE: God, motivated by His unconditional love for us, provided for our salvation through His Son, Jesus Christ. This action of love is a gift called Grace, and by it we are saved through faith in Jesus Christ. (John 3:16; Ephesians 2:8,9)

• ABOUT FAITH: Faith in Jesus Christ comes by the power of the Holy Spirit. He works through the means of Grace - His Word and the Sacraments of Baptism and the Lord's Supper -- through which we receive the blessings and benefits of Jesus' saving death and resurrection. These blessings are the restoring of our relationship with God, forgiveness of sins, eternal life, and salvation. Because we see faith as a journey, change is assumed, innovation is expected, and rebirth is welcomed. (John 6:63; Romans 10:17; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; Matthew 28:19-20)

• ABOUT BAPTISM: Baptism is water applied in the name of God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit according to Jesus' command and promise. This sacrament gives salvation to all people who receive it through faith, delivers and applies the forgiveness of sins, and makes us members of God's family. (Matthew 28:19-20; John 3:5; Titus 3:5; Ephesians 5:25-26; Romans 6:4; 1 Corinthians 12:13; Colossians 2:11-12; 1 Peter 3:21)

• ABOUT THE LORD'S SUPPER: The Lord's Supper is the real body and blood of Jesus Christ present with the bread and the wine. Based on Jesus' command, we eat and drink this supper for the forgiveness of our sins and the strengthening of our faith. (Matthew 26:26-29; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26)

• ABOUT THE CHRISTIAN LIFE: Good works, prayer, and holiness of life are the fruit of faith in Jesus Christ, not the cause of faith or salvation. It is a privilege to live for Jesus, seeking to serve and honor Him in all facets of life. We believe that all life is spiritual and through a relationship with Jesus Christ, all of our fears, failures, and brokenness can be restored and made whole. (John 15:5; Colossians 2:6-7; Ephesians 5:1-8; Galatians 5:16-25; Hebrews 11:16)

• ABOUT MISSION: We take great joy in partnering with God to change the world. We do this by sharing His message of salvation, embracing the truth that all of life is sacred, knowing that hope is real and that tomorrow can be better than today. (Psalm 139; Jonah 3:4-9; Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:15; Colossians 4:6)