Dean of Students

Dean of Students – Bonny Eagle High School

Maine School Administrative District #6, Bonny Eagle High School – Standish, Maine

The Dean of Students will serve as a key member of the administrative team, with primary responsibility for attendance management, chronic absenteeism intervention, and truancy prevention. This position will also function as the school's McKinney-Vento liaison and collaborate with administration on student behavioral and disciplinary matters.

• Attendance & Truancy Management:
  Monitor student attendance patterns, identify chronic absenteeism, implement intervention strategies, and coordinate truancy prevention efforts.
• McKinney-Vento Liaison:
  Identify and support homeless and housing-insecure students; ensure compliance with McKinney-Vento Act requirements; coordinate resources and services.
• Student Discipline:
  Partner with the administrative team to investigate behavioral incidents, implement appropriate consequences, and maintain consistent discipline policies.
• Family & Community Engagement:
  Communicate with families regarding attendance concerns; facilitate support services and community partnerships.
• Documentation & Compliance:
  Maintain accurate records of attendance interventions, disciplinary actions, and student support services.
• After-School
  
  Hours:
  
  Assist with supervision at sporting events, dances, and other events as requested.

• Required:
• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in education (classroom teaching, counseling, or school administration).
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with students, families, and staff.

• Preferred:
• Master's degree in Educational Leadership or Administration.
• Previous experience as a Dean of Students or other administrative role.
• State certification (040 or 045).
• Experience with attendance intervention programs and McKinney-Vento protocols.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices and de-escalation techniques.

• Jennifer Barschdorf
• 94 Main Street
• Buxton, Maine 04093
• Phone:
• Email: jbarschdorf