Dean

DEAN

Administration – Special Payroll

Full-time, Exempt

School Administration

1.0

200 Days

NA

Building Principal or Designee

The Dean, in collaboration with the Principal and/or Assistant Principal, provides leadership to the school by taking overall responsibility for the support and development of students. The Dean works with the Principal and Assistant Principals to develop and maintain comprehensive interventions needed for students. Designs and maintains programs that promote student wellness, family partnerships, and quality advising for students. Supports the Administrative Team in fostering positive student behavior and creating an atmosphere of mutual respect between faculty and students, staff and students, and students toward each other.

Leads restorative practices programs, supports MTSS initiatives for students, and develops and implements restorative practices with the Administrative Team. Collaborates with Lead Security and Building Security Officers to maintain campus safety and security. Serves on the building leadership team as requested by the Principal. Assists the Building Administration with daily operations related to student attendance, discipline and supervision to ensure the safety and security of the school environment.

• Education/Training
  :
  Master’s Degree or higher
• Licensure
  :
  Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a high school level endorsement
• Experience
  :
  Five years of successful teaching experience in high school, accomplished, experienced educator and leader
• Knowledge/Abilities/Skills
  :
  Ability to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position

• Counseling or Social worker background preferred
• Experience with Restorative Practices preferred
• Experience with Multi‑Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) interventions preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) practices/policies preferred
• Successful leadership and/or administrative experience

• Implements and promotes the use of the behavioral components of Restorative Practice inquiry techniques and conferences, Response to Intervention and Positive Behavioral Interventions and MTSS to effectively provide core instruction and intervention.
• Act in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, statues and/or policies that relate to students and families and consult with school personnel to ensure compliance in those areas.
• Direct oversight of grade level student behavior, attendance and academic success.
• Support the development, implementation and monitoring of student behavior, and attendance.
• Provide a variety of strategies of restorative and mindfulness practices.
• Lead Team Meeting (Culture/Climate, Mindfulness, MTSS Behavior, Restorative), etc. as requested by the Principal and/or designee.
• Serve on the Building Leadership Team as requested by the Principal.
• Monitor and evaluate student intervention plans.
• Meet with staff to discuss data trends, problem‑solve with teachers to prioritize the teachings that will most impact student performance.
• Demonstrate exemplary interpersonal skills.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders in the district.
• Develop, implement and support a system to ensure a positive school climate for students and adults.
• Supervision of school functions and events including weekends and evenings.
• Collaborate with Principal, Assistant Principals/GLP, Lead Security and other staff as required.
• Supervision and evaluation of certified and classified staff as required.
• Create and maintain web page for the office to include but not limited to announcements, tiered intervention strategies, contact information and celebrations.
• Organize, manage and communicate the discipline process with building staff and offer feedback to staff, parents and students for discipline infractions.
• Collaborate and participate in the development of MTSS and Restorative Practices.
• Provide supervision for participants and…