Assistant Dean of Discipline

Pepin Academies mission is about empowering students with learning disabilities to maximize their potential in a positive therapeutic educational environment. With a vision to prepare special education students to meet the academic, social and emotional challenges encountered in everyday life and prepare them for a successful transition to middle, high school and post-secondary opportunities, Pepin Academies uniquely positioned to serve those most in need. 

With three campuses throughout the Tampa Bay area, Pepin Academies is a full-time ESE school offering standard diploma options for students with learning and learning related disabilities in grades 3-12. 

At Pepin Academies, the approach is about the whole child. Pepin Academies are an example of how a well-designed educational program, dedicated and innovative teachers, committed parents and our civic and business communities can work together to provide for the individual needs and opportunity of a child, regardless of the special challenges he or she may face.

We offer a nurturing atmosphere that focuses on improving academics and social achievement. For students who qualify, therapy is provided, at no cost, with access to social workers, mental health counselors, occupational therapists, physical therapists, sensory integration, and speech language programs.

Assistant Dean of Discipline - Tampa Campus

Responsible for assisting in the organizing and implementing of academic and behavior programs under supervision of the Dean and/or administration.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Assisting the teacher(s) with maintaining a classroom environment conductive to effective learning
• Assist with observing, collecting and reporting student academic and behavioral data.
• Assist with the implementation of a functional behavior assessment and behavior intervention plan.
• Assist with the design of an academic program based on the assessed needs of students.
• Implement reinforcement schedules as established in the behavior intervention plan.
• Provide all levels of crisis intervention as necessary throughout the campus.
• Participate in trainings to remain current on techniques and services related to crisis prevention/intervention.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Trained in Pepin Academies approved positive behavioral strategies used to prevent or deescalate behavior or an agreement to complete the training within a designated timeframe and renew annually.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree
• Experience in like position or with students with disabilities.
• Training in approved positive behavioral strategies (e.g., CPI).
• Satisfactory completion of American Red Cross First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) courses.
• Demonstrated proficiency on the ParaPro Assessment Test.