Dean of Students

Description

The Dean of Students is responsible for setting the vision for achieving and sustaining high levels of student achievement and strategically implementing the school’s mission through effective leadership of all stakeholders, including faculty, staff, student, parents, and the community. The Dean assists the Principal in maintaining discipline and attendance, oversees all aspects of student life, manages discipline, implements school board policy, maintains communication, supervises and evaluates staff, and collaborates with the administrative team and other duties as directed by the building principal.

• Resolve all discipline problems and maintain records of any disciplinary actions taken.
• Organize and put into practice an effective program for the development of proper attitudes and standards on the part of the students.
• Organize attendance procedures and follow up on absenteeism.
• Strive to reduce school dropouts.
• Represent the school at school or community functions on request of the principal.
• Supervise student parking, check on bus loading and detention assignments.
• Assist with campus supervision.
• Provide supervision at all extra-curricular events as assigned by the building principal.

• Experience as an administrator, at the high school level, preferred.
• A demonstrated commitment to school improvement.
• Experience in the development and implementation of social skills lessons and activities.
• Experience in the development and implementation of individual education plans related to appropriate goals and benchmarks.
• Experience in the development and implementation of progress monitoring including data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Other qualifications as appropriate.

Performance evaluated annually in accordance with Illinois School Code and AD300 Administrative Procedures.

220 day position. 12 sick days. 2 personal days. 4 flex days. Starting salary range: $82,844–$89,673. Benefits:
Medical, dental, optical insurance – employee choice of high deductible PPO/HSA, PPO or HMO. Life insurance. Doctoral tuition reimbursement. Monthly mileage stipend of $75.

Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with General Administrator or Principal Endorsement(s). Completed Teacher and Administrative Modules in ELIS. Successful teaching experience, strong communication skills, organization skills, and problem solving/conflict resolution skills with collaborative style of leadership and the ability to be an effective member of a leadership team.

Apply online. Please submit supporting documents through your Applitrack account. Supporting documents include:
Resume, transcripts (copies acceptable), three current letters of recommendation, proof of Illinois administrative certificate/licensure.