Dean of Students – High School

The Dean of Students is a salaried position (including health care benefits) responsible for monitoring and supervising students, student programs and
activities, and the safety and welfare of both students and staff at the High School. Such supervision may occur before, during, and after the normal school day. Assistance with coordination of student activities may include planning and organization of extra-curricular activities as well as supervision of staff assigned to support such activities.

The Dean of Students is expected to establish and maintain positive relationships with students, and determine and implement appropriate actions to manage student conduct and behavior and is responsible for advising and implementing district and building policy in matters pertaining to student supervision.

The Dean of Students reports to and is directed by the Principal.

The Dean of Students generally works 210 days a year (i.e., typically one week before the teachers arrive at the beginning of the school year and one week after the teachers leave at the end of the school year, as determined by the Principal).

The Dean of Students generally works a minimum of 40 hours each week with specific hours to be assigned and subject to change to accommodate building needs. For example, after school and evening responsibilities may require longer work days and/or schedule adjustments.

• 1. Bachelor’s degree and experience in human services area or equivalent in
  training and/or experience preferred;
• 2. High school diploma and two years of related college work or two years of related
  work experience required;
• 3. Desire and proficiency in working with young people;
• 4. Ability to collaborate with teachers, counselors, and administrators to create
  interventions to improve student behavior;
• 5. Ability to effectively communicate and establish positive relationships with
  parents, community, and law enforcement;
• 6. Proficient computer skills;
• 7. Outstanding skills in organization, written and verbal communication, and
  decision-making.

• 1. Manages, monitors, and supervises students (e.g., before and after school,
  lunchroom, bathrooms, hallways, parking lots, etc.);
• 2. Develops and supervises student programs and activities;
• 3. Manages student behavior matters, performs investigation of student discipline
  problems, imposes penalties within prescribed parameters established by the
  Principal, and prepares related recommendations for the Principal;
• 4. Identifies and implements appropriate actions to manage student conduct;
• 5. Establishes positive relationships with students in order to deter student
  misconduct;
• 6. Reviews and completes reports of student misconduct cases that require
  disciplinary action to ensure recommendations conform to district policy;
• 7. Provides due process for all student discipline cases;
• 8. Maintains disciplinary records;
• 9. Manages student transportation and bus challenges;
• 10. Recommends and assists in the formulation, development, and revision of
  student rules and policies;
• 11. Implements policy and procedure changes from the Board, or the State and
  Federal level at the building level;
• 12. Manages student enrollment and student records;
• 13. Monitors and supervises attendance and represents the district in truancy
  procedures;
• 14. Communicates with court, social workers, probation officers, police liaison officer,
  students, and parents regarding student attendance, truancy, discipline and
  welfare;
• 15. Monitors school security (e.g., secure building, monitor parking lots, etc.);
• 16. Maintains a safe and orderly school environment;
• 17. Communicates effectively with students, staff, and parents;
• 18. Maintains positive relations with parents, parent groups, school volunteers, and
  outside agencies;
• 19. Contacts parents, as needed, in regard to any duties described herein;
• 20. Coordinates services with agencies and community organizations;
• 21. Manages building and facility use and calendar;
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