Dean of Students: St. Vincent-St. Mary High School

Job Title: Dean of Students Reports to: Principal Department: Academics Revised: March 25, 2024 Note: This position is posted for the 2024 – 2025 school year. Term: 11 Months (Non-union position) / Salary (Contract)

PRIMARY PURPOSE: The Dean of Students will serve as a member of the administrative team who is committed to fulfilling the school’s vision, mission, core beliefs, and goals collaborating regularly with the principal and other members of the parish and school community. The Dean of Students assists the Principal in managing the school’s policies, regulations and procedures to ensure that all students are supervised in a safe traditional Catholic learning environment that meets the approved curricula and mission of the school. St. Vincent St. Mary High School is dedicated to providing a student-centered, collaborative and cross-curricular approach in support of literacy and critical thinking in all subject areas. Such an approach, we believe, will best prepare and empower students to become responsible, lifelong learners, leaders, and competent, compassionate, effective communicators, and citizens.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Catholic Identity • Model Catholic values in all interactions with faculty/staff, students, school families and the greater community. • Actively foster and support Catholic beliefs, traditions and practices. • Reflect the Catholic Church’s teaching on social justice and witness service to others. • Assist in the planning of liturgical ceremonies such a mass, penance services, prayer services, etc. (as required). • Attend Catholic liturgical ceremonies (as required). • Promote a faith based school community that is routed in Catholic traditions and practices. Organization and Institutional Leadership • Manage the general operations of the school in the absence of the Principal. • Assist the Principal in implementing instructional, assessment, supervisory and disciplinary standards and monitoring progress towards school goals. • Assist in coordinating school and government programs such as EdChoice Scholarship, Jon Pertson Scholarship, and High School Admissions. • Plan and coordinate orientations for new parents and students. • Assist the principal in the planning of faculty/ staff meetings. • Assist the principal in planning of in-service programs for teachers and staff. • Assist in planning the school calendar and class schedule. • Effectively delegate responsibilities and foster shared leadership. • Assist in the maintenance of a safe and secure environment for students, faculty and staff. Supervision and Instructional Leadership • Foster an atmosphere of rigorous academic standards and achievement for all students and faculty. • Routinely observe and provide written and/or verbal feedback to faculty and staff in accordance with the guidelines set by the Principal using classroom observation, students contact, parent input and general observation. • Assist with teacher evaluation process. • Share responsibility for the supervision of students during assemblies and special events. • Attend and provide supervision for out-of-school functions where administrative support is expected (as required). • Provide supervision in non- classroom areas such as hallways, restrooms, athletic arenas, parking lots and student populated areas etc. Student Services and Discipline • Set high standards for student behavior that are based on Catholic values. • Set clear and fair guidelines for student conduct and apply them in a consistent and judicious manner. • Keep complete and accurate student disciplinary records. • Effectively manage student conflict. • Effectively manage student/teacher conflict. • Effectively manage parent/teacher conflict. • Conduct student and/or parent conferences related to discipline matters and keep accurate and complete notes. • Demonstrate effective interpersonal relationships with students, faculty/staff and parents. Staff Development • Assist in the planning of a professional development program that is relevant to the needs of the faculty and improves student learning. • Assist in the orientation and mentoring of new faculty and staff. • Attend meetings and participate in professional development programs offered by the Diocese of Cleveland. • Meet and maintain state and Diocese of Cleveland certification requirements. Communication • Communicate regularly with the Principal on school related issues. • Represent faculty and staff concerns to the principal. • Display strong verbal and written communications skills. • Use strong interpersonal skills to work with diverse groups of people and opinions.

QUALIFICATIONS: • Must possess or be in the process of acquiring a Master’s degree Educational Leadership or in a related field. • Must possess the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. • Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public. • Diocese of Cleveland Religious Certification or willingness to obtain. • CPR. • Virtus Certification and FBI/BCI background check.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; to enter data into a computer; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors and on the telephone; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds; to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Teachers, students, instructional assistants, volunteers, tutors.

WORK HOURS: August - June. 7:30 AM- 4:00 PM when school is in session. Evening and weekend assignments (based on an agreed upon schedule) plus other designated events including but not limited to: Open House, Curriculum Night, Showcase Gala, Graduation events, and other designated out of school functions as requested throughout the school year.

OTHER BENEFITS: Full time Employees are eligible for Individual or Family Health Benefits, Dental and vision plans, Prescription Drug coverage. Employees with children attending St. Vincent St. Mary High School are eligible for all scholarships, grants and aid available through state, diocesan, and school offerings.

NOTE: While a conscientious effort has been made to include all the duties and expectations of St. Vincent St. Mary Dean of Students, the above is not all inclusive and the position’s duties may be expanded or modified at the discretion of the Principal. St. Vincent – St. Mary High School is an equal opportunity employer. Please submit cover letter and resume to employment@stvm.com