Dean of Students jobs in Gainesville, FL

The mission of the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches is to prevent delinquency and develop lawful, resilient and productive citizens. Make a difference in the lives of at-risk youth! Join our team today!

SUMMARY

The Dean of Students serves as a member of the Donald Ralph Cooke School’s administrative team and assists with the daily operation of the school, specifically in the areas of attendance, behavioral, and disciplinary prevention and intervention services. The Dean of Students needs to embrace an inclusive philosophy and demonstrate experience or willingness to train for the implementation of Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) methods. The Dean of Students will act as direct supervisor to the Youth Care Assistant assigned to the school and any other staff assigned to them by the Director of Education. Other activities and responsibilities may be delegated by the Director of Education. The DOS is directly responsible to the Director of Education. This position is not eligible for overtime pay.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties and responsibilities are given as examples of the various types of work performed in this position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

• Provides individual student counseling.
• Informs the Director of Education as to each youth’s progress with behavior change.
• Maintains a working knowledge of the equipment and teaching materials utilized in the program.
• Serve as emergency substitute teacher when needed.
• Assists the Director of Education in evaluating and ordering necessary educational materials and related supplies within budgetary limitations.
• Assist teachers with behavior management plans and strategies.
• Serve as facilitator of after school behavioral intervention programs when needed.
• Ensures cleanliness and maintenance of the academic areas; and promptly reports any needed maintenance and repairs.
• Maintains accurate records and other necessary administrative duties.
• Responsible for attending and participating in staff meetings, team meetings, government mandated training, and in-service training sessions
• Works with children to teach job skills, cottage responsibilities and personal responsibilities in relation to educational goal setting.  
• Assists in providing transportation to work, school, community and social events as needed.
• Serve as key member of TBRI implementation team, make recommendations for advancing implementation and coordinate/lead staff development activities related to TBRI implementation.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

A Bachelor’s degree or higher is required for this position. A degree in Education, Social Work or a related field is preferred. At least 2 years’ teaching experience or 2 years of experience working with at-risk youth and behavioral intervention in a residential care setting is preferred.

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay: $45,760 / Annually

BENEFITS:

• 401(k) Plan with up to 4% company match
• Annual Leave and Sick Leave
• 11 Holidays
• Company Paid Long Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account, Supplemental Life Insurance, Short Term Disability and Aflac products available

We have a very extensive and strict background screening process. We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace.