High School Co-Dean of Students
- Marin Catholic
- Kentfield, CA, USA
- Feb 21, 2026
Job Description
The mission of Marin Catholic is to "Lead Students to Jesus Christ." At the core of our practices the student-teacher relationship where our educators model Christian virtue and witness to the Roman Catholic faith. In partnership with parents, we form flourishing men and women of virtue through an excellent academic, artistic, athletic, and spiritual education. Inspired by our school's motto, "Duc In Altum," we encourage our students to "put out into the deep," embracing challenges as pathways to growth.
Marin Catholic currently has an opening for a full-time Co-Dean of Students in the 2026-27 school year beginning in August 2026.
Marin Catholic is seeking someone who will help advance our Mission by fostering a greater sense of personal and social responsibility among our students.
The Co-Deans are responsible for the communication and enforcement of the Student Code of Behavior as outlined in the Student/Parent Handbook. Primary to the role is the establishment, communication and enforcement of disciplinary procedures to both enrich and secure the school environment, and the development of trust with teachers, students, and parents to inspire confidence that school rules will be enforced consistently and fairly.
The Co-Deans report directly to the Asst. Principal for Student Affairs and Operations.
Duties of the Co-Deans include:
- Oversight of all policies regarding the Student Code of Behavior and its daily enforcement.
- Management and monitoring of campus supervision, as well as co- and extra-curricular events.
- Meeting with students regarding issues related to behavior; follow up with parents, teachers, counselors: determination and implementation of appropriate consequences; monitoring behavior contracts.
- Oversight of Student Activities and Divisional Moderators
- With the Campus Security Supervisor, management and execution of the campus emergency plans and procedures
- Performs other duties as determined by the Principal (which may include teaching.)
Qualifications, credentials, experience, knowledge & skills for the position:
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience with students in a Catholic high school setting, preferred
- Practicing Catholic in good standing, preferred
- Desire to share his/her faith journey
- Intellectually curious and willing to grow professionally
- Student focused and lifelong learner
- Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, student and staff
- Maintains best professional practices in communicating with peers, students and parents
The annualized salary for this position is $105,000-$115,000.
Full-time employees at Marin Catholic are eligible for benefits including health and dental insurance, medical and dependent care flex plan, Archdiocesan pension, and 403b.
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Sponsored by the Archdiocese of San Francisco, Marin Catholic is a Roman Catholic college preparatory school serving young men and women since 1949. Consistent with Gospel values, the school is committed to the education of the whole person. As a community that values faith, knowledge, and service, Marin Catholic provides students with a spiritual, academic, and extra-curricular environment. Students are expected, through their experiences in the classroom and as active members of the school community, to develop attributes including personal responsibility, social responsibility, critical ability, and appreciation for the complexity of the world. In partnership with parents, Marin Catholic hopes to instill in its students the confidence that will empower them, as informed and compassionate individuals, to effect positive change in our world. In conjunction with its families, Marin Catholic is committed to fostering learning as a lifelong process.
Drawing from four Bay Area counties, Marin Catholic has a diverse student population of nearly 800 students. The student body comes from over 40 parochial, private and public elementary and junior high schools. Students are drawn from a broad area-wide spectrum of social, ethnic, religious, and economic backgrounds. Approximately 65% of the student body is Catholic and 35% is comprised of students of other faiths, representing several Christian and non-Christian religions.
Marin Catholic has a vibrant spiritual life on and off campus. In addition to offering daily Mass, students participate in the ten all-school liturgies or Masses each year. The Campus Ministry Department offers students a chance for numerous leadership opportunities and guides students in the completion of their Christian Service outreach hours. A core team of students assists the Campus Ministry team in the planning and implementation of every student retreat. Some of these trained leaders have also assisted in confirmation retreats and have reached out to the greater community.
The Marin Catholic curriculum is designed to provide a challenging, college preparatory experience for all students. Along with the development and enhancement of essential skills, the required course of study encourages exploration and self-evaluation. Marin Catholic offers thirty-seven Honors and AP-level classes as part of a rigorous academic program, qualifying students for admission to the most competitive colleges and universities.
The administrators, faculty, and staff of Marin Catholic work hard to maintain a dynamic, student-centered environment, one that affords our young men and women every opportunity to achieve excellence. The administration is led by Tim Navone, President, and Chris Valdez, Principal. Together they have created a focused and passionate team that is dedicated to delivering on the mission of the school every day.