Dean of Students & Athletics Leader

Dean of Students/Athletic Director


The ultimate job of the Dean/Athletic Director is to support the building administrator in improvingstudent 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.

The qualifications and responsibilities of the Dean/Athletic Director are listed, but are not limited to the information stated below:

Qualifications:. 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.

Candidatemust demonstrate knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment, and can demonstrate an effective level of skill inincreasing studentattendance,managing student behavior, and improving parental involvement. Working knowledge of Skywardand the Illinois State Board of Education

IWAS and Student Information System (SIS) preferred.Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 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.

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

Performance Responsibilities: Include the following duties; however, other duties may be assigned.

• 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

Building Management – In coordination with additional school and district administration

• 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.

Student Management

• 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
• Effectivelyimplement PBIS (to include teacher training)
• Successfully resolve matters related to student discipline
• Develop school wide incentive programs using PBIS
• Monitor and improve student attendance

Facilitate Attendance Committee

• 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 Principalto suggest policy recommendations to the…