FTE Long Term Substitute, Dean of Students at CAAEP

1.0 FTE Long Term Substitute, Dean of Students at CAAEP

• Position Type:
  Administration/ Dean of Students
• Date Posted: 10/19/2026
• Location:
  
  Cloquet Area Alternative Education Program
• Date Available:
  
  01/04/2027
• Closing Date: 11/24/2026

Welcome to Cloquet Public Schools! We are a dynamic community serving over 2,500 students in northern Minnesota. Our vision, "Growing forward for our community, our schools, and our future" guides us as we work to provide a robust educational opportunity for each student we serve.

We offer a small-town feel combined with the amenities of larger districts, and we are recognized for our commitment to cultural inclusivity, high-quality education and a strong sense of community. Here you will find a welcoming, forward-thinking environment where you are empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students and families. If you are passionate about education and community, we invite you to join our team!

CAAEP is an alternative high school of around 90-100 students. We are a restorative practices program and work with students to build communication and conflict resolution skills, as well as building community through RP practices.

Alternative schools are a smaller setting for students who are "at risk" of not graduating from high school. We work to build strong relationships between students and all staff, and with each other. Because we are a smaller setting, we are able to meet students where they are and help them build skills academically and social-emotionally so they can find great success in high school and beyond.

We pride ourselves on creative and engaging lessons, and collaboration between teachers and subject matter. It is our hope that applicants will come to us eager to try new things and engage with our students in meaningful ways that celebrate their academic success and prepare them for the future.

The successful candidate will be an individual who firmly believes:

• All students can and will learn, and that their learning can be directly influenced by focusing on factors over which we have control;
• In the need to work interdependently with teachers, school, and district leaders throughout the system, aligning the work of adults around improving student learning by meeting the needs, interests, and aspirations of students ;
• In the need to work in partnership with staff to continuously improve practices to enhance student and family engagement, creating the conditions for equity, excellence and student success; and
• In meeting students ' academic, social, and emotional needs and aspirations so that each student feels valued and has a sense of belonging, leading to academic success

Under the direct supervision of the High School Principal, to assist administrators, teachers, parents and students in resolving student attendance, behavioral and disciplinary problems in a consistent manner. This position is considered exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:

• Assist teachers, parents and students in resolving non-academic student issues in the school, such as behavioral problems.
• Maintain records of any student disciplinary actions taken in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and District policies.
• Confer with parents, teachers, support services personnel and students on matters of discipline and problem solving.
• Provide mentoring services to students and consultation services to parents.
• Reportto administrators, teachers, school attendance staff, parents, and students relative to issues affecting student performance.
• Recommend appropriate…