2026-2027 Dean of Students - High School - Open & Promotional at Torrance Unified School District
About the Employer
The Torrance Unified School District consists of 17 elementary, 8 middle, 4 high schools, 1 continuation, and 1 alternative high school. The District also has 3 adult school campuses. Torrance Unified was established in 1947 and unified in 1948, and is nestled in the heart of the South Bay, in the southwestern part of Los Angeles County. Our District is bordered by the Palos Verdes Peninsula on the south, the beach cities - Redondo, Hermosa, and Manhattan Beach - to the west, and the cities of Lawndale and Hawthorne to the north. The District serves the entire City of Torrance and is governed by five school board members from five trustee areas. Mission Statement: The Torrance Unified School District strives to ensure that each and every student is educated and prepared to succeed in life. We are dedicated to maximizing individual potential and developing lifelong learners who will be contributing members in a global society.
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Torrance Unified School District
DEAN OF STUDENTS
ADMINISTRATIVE RELATIONSHIPS
1. Has direct responsibility to the school principal or designee for performance of delegated functions.
2. Works through building administrator and with appropriate District Office administrator to
implement District and school site disciplinary policies. The Dean of Students promotes good
attendance rates and ensures safety and the prevention of campus violence.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Implementation and enforcement of Student Discipline Policy.
2. Handle student disciplinary referrals from classroom or campus.
3. Confer with parents on matters of student behavior and the implementation of effective programs
related to student discipline and attendance.
4. May contact and coordinate with social service agencies, child protective services, private counseling
centers and others regarding preventive or remedial services for students.
5. Provide information about community resources to students with special needs or problems.
6. Use data to identify at risk students for behavior and academic monitoring.
7. Attend professional development in relation to at-risk students and student achievement.
8. Supervision of students before, during and after school, including lunch periods.
9. Assist in the coordination of school detention, in-school suspension and Saturday School when
appropriate.
10. Assist students in making the transition from one school level to another and from one program to
another.
11. Monitor student progress.
12. Assist students in resolving individual problems and conflicts with other students or adults.
13. Consult with members of the administrative and teaching staff regarding student discipline and or
attendance issues to identify intervention strategies.
14. Attend Student Study Team meetings and other related meetings as needed.
- Assist the building administrator with professional development as it relates to student discipline
and safety for the whole staff.
- Make recommendations concerning the revision and updating of student rules, regulations and
handbooks.
17. Other duties as required
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
1. Sitting, standing or walking for extended periods.
2. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, and standard office equipment.
3. Occasional carrying, pushing, pulling or lifting light to moderate weights up to 50 lbs.
4. Occasional kneeling, crouching, or stooping, bending at the waist or kneeling.
6. Reaching overhead or horizontally.
7. Walking over rough or uneven surfaces, climbing ladders or steps.
Torrance Unified School District
Dean of Students [continued]
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Academic
- California Administrative Credential
b. Master’s degree
c. Maintain professional competence
2. Related Experience
a. Demonstrated leadership capacity in school, community, and/or youth organizations
b. Has been active in professional organizations
c. Has ability to relate to students, teachers, and parents
d. Has had successful elementary and/or secondary teaching
Requirements / Qualifications
Must have a valid California Administrative Credential and Master's degree. CBEST (or other qualifying basic skills requirement as outlined by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing) is required.
- Copy of Transcript
- Credential Copy ((document MUST SHOW credential type, document number, added authorizations and current expiration date))
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation ((Two letters of recommendation dated within the last year))
- Resume
- Test Results/Materials ((Basic Skills Requirement (BA/ MA transcripts acceptable)))
Requirements / Qualifications
Must have a valid California Administrative Credential and Master's degree. CBEST (or other qualifying basic skills requirement as outlined by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing) is required.
- Copy of Transcript
- Credential Copy ((document MUST SHOW credential type, document number, added authorizations and current expiration date))
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation ((Two letters of recommendation dated within the last year))
- Resume
- Test Results/Materials ((Basic Skills Requirement (BA/ MA transcripts acceptable)))
Comments and Other Information
Selected applicants will be notified of time and place of interviews by the hiring administrator or his/her staff.
We give up to seven (7) years of experience if the former position is 75% of the school year, you were under contract, the school is WASC accredited, and you are credentialed during your time of employment with that institution.
Comments and Other Information
Selected applicants will be notified of time and place of interviews by the hiring administrator or his/her staff.
We give up to seven (7) years of experience if the former position is 75% of the school year, you were under contract, the school is WASC accredited, and you are credentialed during your time of employment with that institution.
Application Deadline
6/2/2026 4:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
5/19/2026
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Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$73,690 - $136,658 Annually
$73,690 - $136,658 Annually
Length of Work Year
192
Employment Type
Full Time