Dean of Students- Grades 3-8

Purpose Statement

To use leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills to promote the educational development of each student. Administers and coordinates behavior management for the assigned school; supervises and evaluates classroom instruction; monitors student progress; sets standards and expectations for the assigned school; communicates with the school community.

Essential Functions

The list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all the duties and responsibilities performed by this position

* Establishes and maintains an effective learning climate in the school

* Administers and coordinates behavior management programs for the assigned school

* Monitors student progress and develops methods for monitoring student achievement

* Establishes and implements policies and procedures for the assigned school

* Initiates designs and implements programs to meet the specific needs of the school

* Develops and implements effective school-community relationships

* Administers, supervises, and evaluates classroom instruction

* Makes recommendations concerning the school's administration and instruction

* Prepares or supervises the preparation of reports, records, lists, and all other paperwork required or appropriate to the school's administration

* Interprets and enforces district policies and administrative regulations

* Maintains active relationships with students and parents

* Maintains regular attendance and punctuality

* Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective working environment

* Any other duties as assigned by the principal or supervisory administration

Discipline Management Systems and Data Analysis

* Input and maintain accurate discipline data in School-Wide Information Systems (SWIS)

* Analyze behavior reports on a daily basis

* Create and maintain a list of students that need behavioral support, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure students receive appropriate support

* Provide classroom management guidance and support (on an as-needed basis) to teams/individual teachers using SWIS feedback data

* Assess PBIS school-wide system quarterly

Evaluation Responsibilities

Teachers and other personnel designated by the principal.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and Experience

* A master's degree in educational administration from an accredited college or university required

* A valid Indiana Building Level Administration License required

* Previous administrative/supervisory experience preferred

* A minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience

* Demonstrated practical verbal and written communication skills

* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, students, parents, and the public

* Experience at the elementary level is preferred

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Sedentary Work:
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.

Desired Personal Attributes

* Dependability

* Professional attitude

* Good verbal and written communication skills

* Ability to work with a team

Charter School of the Dunes is an equal opportunity organization and will not allow discrimination based upon age, ethnicity, ancestry, gender, national origin, disability, race, size, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or any other status prohibited by applicable law.

Benefits Eligible

PTO (Yearly payout for unused personal days)

Student adjacent breaks

TRF Contributions