Dean of Students

Addison Trail High School

Dean of Students

Available:  SY

Title:

Dean of Students

Reports To:

Director of Deans

Duration: 10 Months

Salary:
Teacher Salary Schedule plus stipend

Definition

The dean is responsible for the enforcement and application of Board of Education policies and the Illinois School Code provisions regarding the maintenance of discipline and attendance with the the school in accordance with the school and district goals, objectives, policies and procedures. The dean is accountable to his department head and principal or designee.

The pupil personnel services program seeks to assist all students to become effective learners, to gain and maintain confidence in their capacities, and to make choices and decisions crucial to their own as well as society's well-being. Cooperating with fellow teachers, counselors, social workers and his/her department head, the dean will facilitate the creation of positive school culture and a supportive environment in which students are able meet behavior expectations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* Assists students in establishing high standards of conduct

* Properly addresses the improvement of student attendance and discipline

* Reports illegal acts to the proper authorities

* Coordinates with other deans to ensure coverage at all school events at which coverage is necessary.

* Confers with students and parents on security matters

* Coordinates with outside organizations and agencies

* Assists in developing and administering practices dealing with campus control and security

* Patrols buildings and grounds

* Investigates student complaints and grievances.

* Interviews students and witnesses in disciplinary investigations

* Investigate, adjudicate, and monitor minor infractions of the school code in the form of progressive discipline such as detentions and classroom referrals.

* Suspends students from school in accordance with Board policy and state law

* Re-enters students upon completion of out-of-school suspensions, facilitates student/teacher re entry meetings.

* Maintains disciplinary records required by policy, regulation, law or good practice

* Presents the school's case in due process proceedings for suspension and expulsion

* Communicates with parents, teachers and Pupil Personnel Services teams on student attendance.

* Investigates attendance issues

* Assigns students appropriate consequences for truancy

* Decides if absences are excusable under state law and board policy

* Advises students and parents on ways to improve attendance

* Oversees student attendance record to ensure all absences are adjudicated

* Compares information or data with other records for verification

* Assists students in establishing high standards of conduct

* Provides input as needed for student placement and evaluation

* Makes referrals to other professional staff members in the District

* Advises on modification of program to meet individual student needs

* Meets weekly with Pupil Personnel Services teams

* Coordinates and refers students to the suspension reduction program

* Assists new students with transitioning to school

* Confers with parents, teachers, counselors, support service personnel and students on matters of discipline and welfare

* Develops policy recommendations for the Board's consideration and action

* Implements and enforces Board Policies

* Prepares administrative reports

* Works with community and government agencies on problems relating to drug abuse and truancy

* Works cooperatively with local police agencies and the School Resource Office on security matters

* Serves as liaison between school and home

* Serves as liaison between school and juvenile court

* Serves as liaison between school, police and School Resource Officer

* Represents the school system at community meetings and conferences

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; planning and maintaining projects; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; and stages of child development.

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