Dean of Students - Youtz Elementary

Dean Of Students
- Youtz Elementary
- School Year Only

The Canton City School Board Of Education Job Description

Reports to:

Principal

Employment Status:
Regular/Full-time

The Dean of Students will work closely with district and school leadership, staff and students to maintain a positive and safe school environment.

The below lists are not ranked in order of importance.

Essential Functions:

• Collaboratively work with school leadership and teachers to support the needs of students
• Collaborate with different departments
• Stay current on relevant student resources
• Monitor daily operation of the attendance office, to include but not limited to: daily attendance, tardiness, truancy, etc.
• Work with the truancy officer to identify students with attendance issues or disciplinary problems and collaborate with parents to create a positive outcome.
• Monitor interactions in hallways before and after school, during class changes, lunch and special events
• Manage the Positive Behavior Framework while helping to provide a positive learning environment
• Assist students through mental health issues and assign appropriate referrals if needed
• Notify parents and staff regarding disciplinary consequences for students in positive and informative communications
• Conduct home visits throughout the year as needed
• Assist school leadership to ensure consistent adherence and the implementation of the Student Code of Conduct
• Work with district and school leadership to develop, implement and evaluate educational programs to enhance the school and promote learning and growth for students
• Provide programs and support for students
• Manage conflicts involving students and assist students in resolving those conflicts
• Work directly with the district's safety and security staff
• Work with counselors and teachers to develop strategic plan for student success as it relates to issues of discipline and relationships with students
• Assist with supervision of students
• Assist with drug/alcohol interventions
• Support staff by developing effective classroom management plans and classroom student behavior expectations
• Proactively evaluate the overall effectiveness of the Positive Behavior Framework and attendance programs being utilized
• Establish and ensure a safe, orderly environment that promotes positive student behavior and that motivates students to excel academically
• Manage the documentation of student interventions/consequences through the student management system (eSchool)
• Attend appropriate meetings regarding student growth and success (IEP, parent meetings, expulsion hearings, etc.)
• Work collaboratively with the Office of Student, Family and Community Support
• Assist the Safety and Security Administrator in the maintenance of the crisis management plan and school safety requirements at the school level
• Maintain accurate student discipline records documenting all calls, conferences, office referrals, consequences and behavior plans that have implemented
• Lead professional development aimed at strengthening relationships with students
• Train and support staff in the appropriate types of support needed to ensure that students can succeed in class despite behavioral or mental health concerns
• Update leadership and staff on trends developing in the student body that may negatively impact the overall safety and learning environment of the school
• Make provisions for being available to staff and parents for educational-related purposes outside the instruction day
• Maintain and improve professional competence
• Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
• Attend meetings and in-services as required
• Identify, recruit, and train individuals and organization members to act as volunteers for the school district

Other

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner
• Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships
• Serve on committees and co-curricular activities as agreed upon
• Attend professional growth seminars, workshops, etc. to keep current on relevant issues
• Interact with other departments and school personnel when necessary
• Interact with public in official capacity when required
• Interact with Superintendent and/or Board of Education and present information as requested
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent

Qualifications:

• Preferred Master's Degree
• Preferred Administrator License from the Ohio Department of Education
• Three to five years of leadership experience in a school setting demonstrating use and implementation of successful student behavior management strategies
• Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Positive behavioral interventions and support
• Creating and implementing student behavior expectations
• Conflict resolution…