Dean of Students

Dean of Students

JOB DESCRIPTION:

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Under the direction of the Principal, the Dean of Students, K-8 serves as an instructional leader in the planning, coordination, and administration of school activities and programs, including curriculum, instruction, assessment, student conduct and attendance, athletics and extracurricular programs, and the supervision and evaluation of assigned personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

Master’s degree in education or education administration with course work in primary and secondary school instruction.

Mid-Management Certification or Principal Certification (preferred).

Special Knowledge and Skills:

· Establishes and maintains productive, collaborative relationships with others.

· Relates to students with mutual respect while carrying out a positive and effective disciplinary program. Models district standards of ethics, confidentiality, and professionalism.

· Meets schedules and deadlines.

· Plans and organizes work.

· Analyzes and interprets assessment results for the purpose of designing and modifying instruction.

· Follows through with directives.

· Performs a wide variety of specialized tasks; interprets and applies rules and regulations as appropriate.

· Applies knowledge of school law and district policy.

· Operates office equipment including a computer with a variety of software related to job requirements. Applies knowledge of best practices in curriculum, instruction, and assessment, and methods of supporting and extending instruction and student learning.

· Creates an environment where children from diverse backgrounds are comfortable and experience success.

· Builds relationships with families.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

· Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of intervention programs that address the needs of at-risk students.

· Performs a variety of administrative duties to assist the Principal in managing the school; assumes the duties of the Principal in the absence of the Principal, Assistant Principal and as assigned.

· Assists the Administration in providing instructional leadership to the school.

· Supervises and evaluates the performance of designated certificated and/or classified personnel; assigns duties to faculty and staff as appropriate to meet school objectives; assists with the recruiting, interviewing, and selection of new faculty and staff.

· Develops and administers disciplinary procedures in accordance with district policies and state laws; receives referrals and confers with students, parents, teachers, community agencies, and law enforcement; responds to and resolves parent, student, and staff concerns and complaints; serves on discipline or expulsion panels as assigned.

· Supervises students on campus before and after school; monitors students during lunch, recess, passing periods, and other activities; instructs students in appropriate behavior; disciplines students in accordance with established guidelines.

· Monitors and organizes attendance functions; prepares letters, calls parents, and attends meetings as needed, regarding absent or tardy students; provides leadership for attendance improvement efforts.

· Provides direction to a variety of faculty, staff, and student programs and services; participates in formal and informal classroom visitations and observations; provides recommendations and suggestions for improvement as appropriate.

· Participates as needed in Individual Educational Plan meetings and Student Study Teams.

· Liaison to the after school program in collaboration with school staff and/or personnel from outside agencies.

· Liaison to student government, extracurricular activities, the student athletics program, and other competitive or performance programs and events. Supervises activities, including evening activities, as assigned. Coordinates with Athletics and Band Boosters to plan and carry out the school’s student activities.

· Participates in interviewing, selecting, hiring, and supervising of personnel involved with a variety of student activities.

· Attends meetings of parent and other groups; provides supervision for afternoon and evening activities.

· Works with the Principal to establish a safe and secure learning environment for students. Develops plans for emergency situations in collaboration with other administrators, staff, and public safety agencies; directs the work of yard duty staff and crossing guards; plans and debriefs emergency drills; updates the school safety plan.

· Prepares and maintains a variety of district, county, state, and federal records and reports; directs preparation of records and reports by staff.

· Participates in administrative meetings and training to improve administrative skills; maintains current knowledge of the district’s adopted curriculum.

· Comply with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations.

· Adhere to the district’s safety policies and procedures.

· Maintain confidentiality in the conduct of district business.

· Must be able to perform the essential functions of walking and interacting with students and/or district employees in the specific work site assigned (classroom or office setting).

· Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance

· Other duties as assigned.

Compensation:

$55,000 - $70,000 plus Benefits

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Classroom: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Principal Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location