DEAN of Students

Dean of Students

It is essential that all employees of Pueblo School District 60 understand our mission is to provide a high-quality education that assures each student the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to lead a life of purpose and impact. Employees support the community and thrive in connecting with our students by embracing the core values of the district, which state:
We believe that the success of every student is our most important commitment. We believe that collaboration and engagement with our community, parents, staff, and students are essential to our success. We believe that we must act with integrity, celebrate diversity, and promote equity. We believe that each individual must be treated with dignity and respect. We believe that the social and emotional well-being of our students is as important as their academic needs.

We believe that it is our responsibility to provide a safe, positive, and supportive environment for our students and staff. We believe that our community heritage, traditions, and history should inform our response to future student and district needs. As we embrace these values and consider their impact, we will achieve our vision of being a high performing school district that inspires community confidence.

Each employee plays a part, and that contribution should bring us closer to helping each student achieve their dreams.

Job Title:

Dean of Students

Work Year: 165 days plus additional days

Department:
Teaching and Learning Services

Reports To:

School Principal

Salary Range:
Teacher Salary Schedule

Benefits:
Fringe Benefits based on PEA Negotiated Agreement

Status: FLSA Status:
Exempt

The primary responsibility of the Dean of Students is to assist the principal by contributing to and communicating a vision and focused plan for improving student achievement and student behavior; supporting teachers in improving their instructional practice; creating a community of continuous learning for all staff and students; and fostering a culture of high expectations for students. In addition, the Dean is charged with building strong partnerships with families and community, creating a safe, supportive school climate, and effectively managing operational, technical, and staff issues to promote instructional progress.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below 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.

Required:

• Valid Colorado Teaching License within 60 days from date of hire
• Valid Colorado Principal License within 60 days from date of hire
• Three (3) years of successful years of teaching experience
• Employee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary

Preferred:

• Previous administrative experience
• Experience in a Title I or low-income setting
• Master's degree in Education

Knowledge of positive behavioral interventions and support

Knowledge of creating and implementing student behavior expectations

Knowledge of conflict resolution strategies

Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and community

Strong commitment to system change and strong evidence of being a "team player"

Ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis

Ability to be flexible

The following statements of duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level or work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this…