Dean of Students- Schertz Early Elementary

Dean of Students

Position:
Dean of Students

Department/Campus:
Campus

Reports to:

Principal

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Pay Grade:
Band I V

Job Type: Full Time

Work Hours:

Normal Work hours (215 days)

The Dean of Students works with the Principal in carrying out the school’s discipline and behavior programs. As a professional educator, the Dean helps students understand and respond to the challenges presented by today’s diverse student population. Dean of Students provides proactive leadership to engage all stakeholders in the delivery of programs and services to support the students’ academic achievement, personal and social development.

Dean of Students works cooperatively with the principal, counselor, nurse, staff, students and parents towards a positive school climate.

• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of two years of exemplary teaching
• Teaching certificate preferred

• Belief in and commitment to the mission and core values of SST Schools.
• Demonstrated leadership with the ability to lead people and get results through work with others.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with a willingness to be flexible when needed.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, demonstrating strong prioritization, organization, and follow-up skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude, enthusiasm, and energy.
• Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback.

• Investigates and resolves all discipline problems in a fair and just manner.

• Investigate student complaints and grievances.
• Interview students and witnesses in disciplinary investigations.
• Investigate, adjudicate, and monitor minor infractions of the school code in the form of progressive disciplines such as detentions, classroom referrals, Saturday detention, and in‑school suspension.
• Maintain disciplinary records required by policy, regulation, law, or good practice.
• Present the school’s case in due process proceedings for suspension and expulsion.
• Develop and administer disciplinary procedures in accordance with district policies and state laws; receive referrals and confer with students, parents, teachers, community agencies, and law enforcement; respond to and resolve parent, student, and staff concerns and complaints; serve on discipline or expulsion panels as assigned.
• Supervise students on campus before and after school; monitor students during lunch, recess, passing periods, and other activities; instruct students in appropriate behavior; discipline students in accordance with established guidelines.
• Work with the Principal to establish a safe and secure learning environment for students.
• Develop plans for emergency situations in collaboration with other administrators, staff, and public safety agencies; direct the work of yard duty staff and crossing guards; plan and debrief emergency drills; update the school safety plan.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of district, county, state, and federal records and reports; direct preparation of records and reports by staff.
• Participate in administrative meetings and training to improve administrative skills; maintain current knowledge of the district’s adopted curriculum.
• Provide and maintain appropriate communication with family and community, including law enforcement agencies and the judicial systems.
• Work with the community and government agencies on problems relating to drug abuse and truancy.
• Serve as liaison between the school and home.
• Serve as liaison between the school and juvenile court.
• Represent the school system at community meetings and conferences.
• Participate in creating and implementing the campus’s emergency evacuation and preparedness plan.
• Mentor and counsel at‑risk students and students in need of additional staff support.

• Light work: may require occasional light lifting.
• Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.
• Position is in an office setting and may involve prolonged work at a desk in one location.
• Moderate travel is required.