Dean of Students

Job Title

TYPE OF POSITION:
Full time, exempt Hours may vary based on program needs

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal SALARY: $50,000 - $65,000/year

Required
• Bachelor's degree in education, mental health, child development or other related fields
• Knowledge of district policies and procedures, student management and discipline
• Previous course work/training in the areas of conflict management, restitution, special needs students, student management, creative problem solving, small group dynamics, and social services
• Ability to be patient, flexible, and work with adolescents and families
• Evidence of highly effective student management
• Desire to continue developing leadership skills
• Direct experience in working with student discipline issues
• Know and be able to apply legal mandates, policies, regulations and operational procedures pertaining to student instruction and discipline
• Possess human relations strategies, conflict resolution strategies and team building principles and techniques
• Ability to recognize areas of concern and propose or recommend appropriate solutions to problems Preferred
• Evidence of leadership at the building and/or district level
• Teaching experience
• Mental health experience
• Behavioral health experience in a school setting

This position will focus on building and supporting positive student behavior and a safe and supportive culture and climate for optimal student learning, including managing student behavior referrals and building strong and effective relationships with students and families to support student success.

• Manages student behavior in hallways and classrooms, monitors student attendance, handles day-to-day functions of discipline
• Collaborates with administrative team to maintain open communication with staff, parents, students and the community
• Assists in the establishment and maintenance of liaisons with external agencies such as social service, law enforcement, and child protection
• Works effectively with special education case managers as needed specific to discipline of a special needs student
• Serves as a liaison for the school, serve on committees, task forces and/or community groups
• Assists with developing and preparing school reports for submission to administration
• Supervises student arrival and dismissal, coordinates the bus safety program, and manages bus behavior referrals
• Serves as an academic advisor to students
• Collaborates with administrative team to execute student management plan including procedures for conflict management, restitution, suspension, dismissal, and re-entry of students
• Oversees student attendance program in collaboration with the student and program supervisor and school social worker; manages communication related to attendance
• Other duties as assigned

• Frequent: walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week*. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance. (
* Temporary, seasonal, and substitute positions not eligible.)