Dean of Students - Youtz Elementary

Dean of Students
- Youtz Elementary
- School Year Only Job Details

Job : 5843983

Final date to receive applications: Jul 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 12, 2026

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

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

NOTE: 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

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