Dean of Students

Position: Dean of Students Work Schedule:Full-time, 191 duty days Start Date: October 5, 2026 Pay: Steps and lanes are in accordance with the teacher labor agreement Benefits: Medical, dental, life insurance and other benefits as outlined in teacher summary of benefits Required Qualifications:

• Valid MN teaching license in any field and;
• Valid MN teaching licensein one of the following areas: administration, special education, social work or counseling or accepted into a program leading to one of these licensure areas. Must be fully licensed om administration, special education, social work or counseling within two years of obtaining a Dean position.
• Has knowledge and understanding of: curriculum design, implementation, evaluation and refinement; principles of effective instruction; and measurement, evaluation and assessment strategies.
• Teamwork:
  Ability to work effectively with parents, teachers, teacher teams, and other support staff.
• Sensitivity:
  Perceives the needs and concerns of others. Deals tactfully with others in emotionally stressful situations or in crisis or conflict. Relates to people of varying backgrounds.
• Judgment and Decision Making:
  Reaches logical conclusions and makes high quality decisions based on available information. Gives priority and caution to significant issues. Seeks out relevant data, facts and impressions. Analyzes and interprets complex information.
• Results Orientation:
  Assumes responsibility. Recognizes when a decision is required. Takes prompt action as issues emerge. Resolves short-term issues while balancing them against long-term objectives.
• Organizational Skills and Time Management:
  Plans and schedules one's own work and the work of others so that resources are used appropriately. Schedules flow of activities. Establishes procedures to monitor projects. Practices time and task management. Knows what to delegate and to whom.
• Understanding Own Strengths and Weaknesses:
  Understands personal strengths and weaknesses and takes responsibility for improvement by actively pursuing developmental activities. Strives for continuous learning.
• Ethical Leadership:
  Demonstrates a personal and professional code of ethics. Brings ethical principles to the decision-making process. Subordinates one's own interest to the good of the school community.
• Collaboration:
  
  Involves key stakeholders in the decision-making process.
• Use of Technology:
  Understands and can articulate best practices for technology use in the classroom and how to integrate technology into standards-based instruction. Works with staff where appropriate to develop and implement a technology integration program founded on best instructional practices. Provide social, emotional, and behavior intervention consultation with students and families.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support services for students in the areas of academic programs, including homeroom assignments, registration, course planning, school rules and other matters.
• Work cooperatively with team members, parents, and other student support staff in meeting the educational and developmental needs of individual students.
• Provide social, emotional, and behavior intervention consultation with students and families.
• Provide social, emotional, and behavior intervention consultation with students and classroom teachers.
• Provide social skills instruction and support for students.
• Communicate with parents and school staff about social, emotional, and behavioral progress.
• Provide leadership and direction to staff in developing positive restorative consequence plans for students. Communicate team needs to principal.
• Provide leadership and direction to staff in implementing measures to promote student growth both academically and social emotional and identify appropriate…