Dean of Students

Job Title

Enforces guidelines to maintain proper discipline and conduct;
Assists in the development and administration of policies dealing with discipline, conduct, and attendance;
Communicates relevant policies and procedures with regard to student discipline, conduct, and attendance to students, staff, and parents;
Assists the Principal with student expulsions;
Intervenes in occurrences of inappropriate behavior of students for the purpose of assisting students in modifying such behavior and developing successful interpersonal skills;
Works with and assists staff in the development of effective classroom discipline and organization;
Maintains an effective and safe school environment;
Assists Building Principal with fire, storm and tornado drills on a regular basis and is able to implement emergency evacuations and lock-downs effectively;
Assists in curriculum development to meet the needs of all students;
Prepares required reports and paperwork such as discipline reports, suspension reports, expulsion paperwork, discrimination complaints, injury reports, parent communications, and other paperwork as assigned;
Works with the Principal in the preparation of appropriate handbooks;
Assists in the selection and mentoring of staff;
Supervises and evaluates certified and paraprofessional as assigned;
Supervises support services as assigned;
Works as a team member to meet the system-wide needs of the Academy;
Assists in supervision of special events;
Assists in the care and management of the building and grounds, furniture, equipment, apparatus, books, and supplies;
Facilitates communication between personnel, students and/or parents for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts;
Represents the school within community forums for the purpose of maintaining ongoing community support for educational goals and/or assisting with issues related to school environment;
Notifies the Building Principal when maintenance is needed; and Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal or Management.

Bachelor's Degree in Education or other related discipline;
Demonstrated successful teaching experience preferred in an urban education setting;
Minimum of two years demonstrated successful leadership in an administrative position;
Excellent oral and written communication skills;
Effective organizational skills with the ability to perform multiple tasks;
Demonstrated ability to exhibit strong interpersonal skills with students, parents and community; and Ability to meet established deadlines.