K. Smith Elementary School Dean of Students Limited Term; ends

Overview

The Dean of Students plays a key role in fostering a positive and supportive school climate by overseeing student discipline, attendance, and behavior management programs. Under the supervision of the Principal, the Dean collaborates with administrators, teachers, students, parents, and community stakeholders to promote a safe and respectful learning environment within the Washoe County School District.

• Develops, implements, and oversees student behavior policies, discipline procedures, and restorative practices in alignment with district policies and state regulations.
• Works with school counselors, social workers, and other support staff to address student behavioral and social‑emotional needs.
• Leads initiatives to promote positive school culture, including anti‑bullying programs, conflict resolution strategies, and peer mediation efforts.
• Utilizes effective methods for behavior prevention and management; supports staff with behavior management strategies and communicates expectations with students and families.
• Works closely with students, teachers, and families to address behavioral concerns and develop intervention plans.

• Monitors student attendance, identifies trends, and collaborates with families and staff to improve engagement and reduce absenteeism.
• Assists in producing reports such as attendance, Count Day, SPP, MTSS, and testing, and provides evidence if needed for appeal processes.
• Collaborates with counselors, teachers, and administrators to implement behavioral and academic support systems.
• Develops and oversees attendance improvement strategies, ensuring student accountability.

• Supports the vision and leadership of the school principal, involving staff, families, students, and community in the identification and accomplishment of the school's mission.
• Encourages and develops others' leadership; analyzes relevant information, makes decisions, delegates responsibility, and provides appropriate support and follow‑up.
• Applies collaborative strategic planning to help identify and accomplish school goals and objectives.
• Acts as an instructional support resource for staff; regularly observes teaching methods and strategies and ensures their effectiveness.
• Encourages students and staff to participate in co‑curricular activities that enhance and complement classroom learning.
• Demonstrates knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment and their relationship to program goals and objectives.
• Uses a variety of techniques and strategies to assess student performance and progress; proficient in data management systems and analysis of student achievement data.
• Supports Multi‑Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and inclusive practices.

• Fosters a safe, respectful, and inclusive school environment that supports student learning and well‑being.
• Leads initiatives to build positive relationships between students, staff, and families.
• Promotes programs that support student leadership, engagement, and character development.
• Assists in crisis management and conflict resolution within the school community.
• Provides a safe, orderly climate for learning; manages the operation and maintenance of the physical environment.
• Ensures safety plans are current and scheduled drills are performed and recorded for compliance.

• Works with teachers to develop classroom management strategies that enhance student engagement.
• Provides support and training for staff on effective behavioral intervention strategies.
• Monitors teacher and student performance data to drive instructional improvements.
• Supports teachers in professional growth, lesson planning, and curriculum.
• Regularly observes classroom instruction, provides feedback on teaching methods and strategies to ensure effectiveness.
• Completes certified and classified evaluation.

• Assists in supervision of students during school activities, events, and transitional times (e.g., lunch, recess, arrival/dismissal).
• Ensures compliance with appropriate laws of the State…