High School Grade level Dean of Students

High School Grade level Dean of Students

Position Type:

Administration/Dean

Date Posted:

12/16/2024

Location:

Camden`s Promise Charter School

Date Available:

12/16/2024

Closing Date:

Until filled

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Dean of Students

Job description

HIGH SCHOOL GRADE LEVEL DEAN IS RESPONSIBLE TO:

DEFINITION:
The Grade level Dean is responsible for general operation of individual schools and the district. This includes, but is not limited to, various programs, policy and procedure, special projects, business services and technology.

This position reports directly to the Superintendent/Principal.

MAJOR POLICY RESPONSIBILITY:
The High School Grade Level Dean assists the district by working with directors, coordinators, principals, and building staff to build vision, set priorities, and develop long and short-range plans for the day-to-day operation of the school district

KEY FUNCTIONS:

A. VISION, CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT, AND FOCUS OF DISTRICT WORK:
The High School Grade Level Dean shall help establish a vision, expect continuous improvement, and develop a focused plan for achieving district goals. Effective assistant principals help facilitate the establishment of a vision for their districts. They articulate this vision clearly, creating a description of what the district can become.

This vision drives the district's work. Representative Elements:

1. High School Grade Level Dean assists in overseeing the operation of the school district

2. Works with directors, coordinators, principals, and building staffs to build vision, set priorities, and develop long and short-range plans for the day to-day operation of the school district.

3. Assists principals and district level administrators in the development of leadership skills.

4. Attends Board of Education meetings in open and executive session as required.

5. Assumes such other responsibilities and performs other duties as may be assigned by the superintendent/principal.

B. COMMUNICATION AND

COLLABORATION:

Effective High School Grade Level Dean have processes in place to:

* Help facilitate communication and collaboration with the board of education and the district treasurer,

* Establish and maintain effective relationships with school personnel, and

* Engage the external community. Effective assistant principals recognize the importance of involving multiple stakeholders to make informed decisions, communicate processes and celebrate accomplishments.

To gain and maintain support for these improvement efforts and to sustain the focus on the goals, effective assistant superintendents must communicate effectively with staff and stakeholders. Representative Elements:

1. Establish expectations for collaboration, compliance with district policy and procedures, and quality continuous improvement.

2. Works effectively with parents to address needs and concerns

3. Communicates and provides direction for all building staffs to ensure quality performance at all levels.

4. Assists in moving the district toward embracing diversity and expanding the attitudes and values of our school personnel and students toward this end.

5. Provides leadership for positive conflict resolution for schools, parents, student, and staff.

6. Assumes such other responsibilities and performs other duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent.

C. POLICIES AND GOVERNANCE:

Effective assistant principals help identify, prioritize, recommend, and follow policies and governance procedures that maintain a focus on the central goal - Mission Statement. Effective assistant principals recognize the moral imperative to ensure the success of every child and recommend and enforce policies and governance practices accordingly.

Representative Elements:

1. Troubleshoots unanticipated problems related to the operation of the school district.

2. Provides leadership in the development, writing, and implementation of policies and procedures for the school district.

3. Ensures that the district operations are in compliance with federal, state and local requirements and reflect the best thinking and practices of educators and professionals in their respective fields.

4. Organizes and leads committees as requested by Superintendent/Principal.

5. Works with district and building administrators to establish and implement the School and District Continuous Improvement Process and Plan.

6. Supervises under the Principal and/or completes reports to the State Department of Education.

7. Assumes other responsibilities and performs other duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent/Principal.

D. INSTRUCTION:

The Grade Level Dean assists with the creation of instructional systems designed for high student achievement. The Grade Level Dean shall work with the Superintendent/Principal placing a primary focus on improving instruction and enhancing student learning. The Grade Level Dean shall assist in creating a district culture and expectations that support effective data-based decision making at all levels of the system.

The Grade Level Dean shall work…