Dean of Students​/Athletic Director

Dean of Students / Athletic Director

The ultimate job of the Dean/Athletic Director is to support the building administrator in improving student learning and to oversee the athletic program, school activities, and events. It is most important for the Dean to recognize how significant this role is in improving the learning environment. The Dean will have the primary responsibility of maintaining discipline and ensuring positive behaviors are exhibited.

This is an entry-level administration position. Candidate must hold an Administrative PEL Certificate with a proven track record of success in improving student learning and school climate. Candidate must demonstrate knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment, and can demonstrate an effective level of skill in increasing student attendance, managing student behavior, and improving parental involvement. Working knowledge of Skyward and the Illinois State Board of Education IWS and Student Information System (SIS) preferred.

Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Commitment to a continuous staff development program and a working knowledge of school codes and law, as well as age-appropriate student needs. Confidentiality is important. Be part of the district team.

This position exercises supervisory responsibilities for staff, coaches, and support staff.

• Assumes responsibility and instructional leadership for the planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of the educational program
• Communicates with students, teachers, parents, and community members using a variety of mediums including technology.
• Partners with teachers to evaluate the effectiveness of instruction and individual teacher performance.
• Coordinates and promotes professional growth plans and opportunities for faculty and staff
• Coordinates athletic and activities program
• Provides leadership and oversight for the instructional, co-curricular, and extra-curricular programs
• Establishes, monitors, and evaluates school improvement goals as documented in the annual School Improvement Plan
• Establishes a culture of mutual respect and excellence through dialogue and relationships with staff, students, central office administrators, and community members
• Develops, monitors, and evaluates programs to enhance positive school culture and climate

• Assist in building the Master Schedule and Staff Supervision Schedule
• Maintains student handbook and building procedures
• Responsible for student management, attendance, and discipline
• Responsible for supervising/facilitating committees
• Coordinates building-level crisis plan
• Responsible for overseeing the Athletic Program, school activities, and events, which include scheduling, coaches' meetings, compliance with IESA regulations, purchasing, uniform inventory, etc.

• Be visible during supervision times, both AM (morning entry) and PM (afternoon dismissal)
• Be visible during student lunch periods and between class periods in an effort to proactively problem-solve
• Effectively implement PBIS (to include teacher training)
• Successfully resolve matters related to student discipline
• Monitor and improve student attendance

• Work collaboratively with the Parent Advisory Committee on student handbook updates and attendance policies
• Develop a process for determining appropriate disciplinary actions
• Inform parents of students' disciplinary status in a timely manner
• Record behaviors into SIS/Skyward
• Work with PBIS, MTSS, and Problem Solving Committees, as well as the Principal and/or Assistant Principal, to significantly reduce the number of student referrals
• Work with teachers to develop effective classroom management strategies
• Work closely with the Principal and Assistant Principal to suggest policy recommendations to the Superintendent regarding student disciplinary procedures

• Work collaboratively with the Principal and the Assistant Principal to re-establish parental involvement
• Work with building and district administrators to develop a parental…