Middle School Dean of Students

Salary Range: $82,501.17 - $JOB GOALS:

Under the direction of a Head of Schools, organize, coordinate and administer assigned programs and activities related to student discipline, attendance and instruction at an assigned elementary school; assist the Head of School with administrative duties involving student conduct, curriculum development and school plant operations as assigned; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plan, organize, coordinate, implement and participate in programs and activities related to the operation of an assigned elementary school, including instruction, student discipline and other programs; enforce applicable State and District codes, policies and laws; administer District and school site discipline policies and safety programs

Perform a variety of administrative duties to assist the Head of School in managing the school; assume the duties of the Head of Schools as assigned

Assist with supervision and evaluation of the performance of designated certificated and/or classified personnel; assign duties to faculty and staff as appropriate and approved by the Head of Schools to meet school objectives; assist with recruiting, interviewing and selecting new faculty and staff

Assist with development and administration of disciplinary procedures in accordance with District policies and State laws; receive referrals and confer with students, parents, teachers and community agencies; respond to and resolve parent, student and staff complaints; serve on discipline or expulsion panels as assigned

Supervise students on campus before and after school; monitor students during lunch, recess and other activities; discipline students according to established guidelines. Supervise Saturday School Establish, coordinate and maintain communication with community and parent groups; attend and conduct a variety of meetings and events; develop correspondence to promote school activities and achievements

Assist in monitoring and organizing attendance functions; prepare letters and call parents as needed regarding absent or tardy students

Provide direction to a variety of faculty, staff and student programs and services; participate in informal and formal classroom visitations and observations; provide recommendations and suggestions as appropriate

Prepare and maintain a variety of District, County, State and federally mandated records and reports regarding student attendance, discipline, cumulative records and academic achievement

Provide direction to the school's guidance and counseling services, school attendance issues and plant maintenance; assure programs and services meet established objectives and requirements

Assure the health, safety and welfare of students

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Any combination equivalent to:
Masters degree and four years of elementary classroom teaching experience

Must hold a California Teaching Credential and be eligible to receive a California Administrative Services Credential ORA high school diploma and six years of experience in community work in an area related to the duties described above.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Comprehensive organization, activities, goals and objectives of an assigned elementary school

School law administration, applicable sections of the State Education Code and other applicable laws Modern office practices, procedures and equipment

Instructional standards and faculty requirements

Board and District policies, procedures and regulations

Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy

Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary

Oral and written communication skills

Basic computer operation

Public speaking techniques

Organize, coordinate and administer assigned programs and activities related to student discipline, attendance and instruction at an assigned elementary school

Assist the Head of Schools with administrative duties involving student conduct, curriculum development and school plant operations as assigned

Direct, evaluate and supervise assigned certificated and/or classified staff

Oversee activities regarding personnel, the physical plant, student services and activities, curriculum and instruction

Prepare and deliver oral presentations

Establish, coordinate and maintain communication with community and parent groups

Assist with the implementation, evaluation and modification of instructional and categorical programs in…