Dean of Student Support

Position Title

Dean of Student Support

School Year

K-5

Must hold an Indiana Teaching Certification, Administrator License preferred.

Bachelor’s Degree or higher, Indiana Teacher Certification, Experience with Special Education case conferences preferred.

• Assist the administrative team to provide leadership and direction for staff and students in accomplishing district/school mission.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students, staff and parents by projecting genuine care and concern.
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrate initiative and effective leadership to address complex problems/issues, and collaboratively work with others to develop and implement problem solving strategies.
• Reflect on and learn from personal experiences and feedback of others to grow personally and professionally.
• Work with Title 1 students and families to ensure attendance, school and health concerns are addressed.
• Provide support for social, emotional, behavioral, and academic needs to Title 1 students.
• Manage time effectively yet be willing to work beyond regular work hours to complete assigned duties.
• Be an example of exemplary adult behavior for students.
• Be a model of regular attendance and on-time arrival.
• Take an active interest in professional organizations to promote personal and professional improvement.
• Model integrity, ethical conduct, professionalism and respect towards all school stakeholders.

• Proactively develop relationships with students, families, and staff to help students reach desired outcomes
• Administer student discipline system and attendance procedures in a fair and equitable manner to promote a positive school culture and climate
• Support the implementation of PBIS and school wide student programs promoting a positive school climate and culture that ensures a quality learning environment
• Collaborate with school personnel, students’ families, and community resources to promote students’ academic success as well as their physical, social, and mental health.
• Identify student behavioral needs and proactively develop interventions to support students.
• Respond to student behavioral needs as needed
• Supervise students during non-instructional times such as arrival/dismissal and during lunches.
• Attend and supervise school-sponsored events as assigned.
• Work with staff, students, and families to guide and support them in understanding the MTSS process
• Work with students, staff, and parents to develop Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP’s) as part of the Tier II process
• Serve as an advocate for students to help resolve classroom issues
• Research interventions specific to student needs and work with district and building resources to ensure implementation of classroom and building level supports
• Maintain data specific to the Code of Conduct, PBIS, and BIPs as appropriate to inform student individualized plans
• Assist staff in developing strong classroom and school-wide management systems
• Provide home to school communication and parent education systems
• Identify potential resources to assist students in need of support to reduce their susceptibility to disciplinary actions
• Create systems of celebration or expanded learning opportunities for all students to promote student success
• Maintain confidentiality of all student records and information
• An awareness of educational law and codes related to Title 1, HIPPA, Special Education, 504-ADA, and other policies and procedures is necessary.
• Perform other duties and assume responsibilities as assigned by the Principal and/or Assistant Principal.

• This position requires a high level of physical and mental endurance
• Sitting in an office/classroom environment, performing tasks on a computer or other technical devices.
• Frequent standing, particularly for sustained periods of time
• Frequent walking, moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one part of the building to another.
• Constantly talking, expressing, or exchanging ideas to colleagues and/or students accurately, loudly, or quickly
• Ability to hear and listen to detailed information through oral communication.
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and distance vision.
• Ability to handle and balance multiple demands at the same time.
• 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 the essential functions.

Hattie

B. Stokes Elementary