Dean of Students

JOB SPECIFICATIONPOSITION:
Administration, Dean of StudentsDEPARTMENT:
School Administration

LOCATION:

Scottsdale Preparatory Academy

REPORTS TO:

Headmaster EEO CLASSIFICATION:
First/Mid-Level Officials and ManagersFLSA STATUS:
Exempt, SalarySALARY RANGE:

Position Summary:

The Dean of Students provides care and support for students with respect to social and disciplinary matters. He/she acts as an essential liaison for families, students, faculty, and staff, and reinforcesschool culture through collaboration, intervention, and example. The Dean of Students reports directly to the Headmaster.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Works with Headmaster to provide for the safe and orderly environment of the school by establishing and maintaining standards of student conduct.

Builds and protects student culture.

Acts as an essential liaison for families, students, faculty, and staff regarding student conduct.

Proactively works with students to build relationships and improve behavior issues, as well as academicengagement and student confidence.

Coordinates with relevant Great Hearts Lead Office Staff regarding procedural, disciplinary, and socialemotionalmatters as needed.

Ensures consistency in faculty approach to student monitoring throughout the day.

Assists and develops faculty with effective classroom management tools.

Serves as primary interventionist on school-wide behavioral programs (Love and Logic, PBIS, etc.).Oversees discipline issues and monitors/facilitates all disciplinary actions (detention, suspension, etc.).Builds community support for student activities, retreats, and social events, collaborating with PSO and student social/leadership committees as needed.

Monitors chronic student tardy/attendance issues and provides intervention and communication with families.

Investigates, collects, and documents information/evidence of student allegations involving misconductand/or bullying.

Assists with the supervision of students by maintaining an active presence in hallways, common areas, andrestrooms throughout the day.

Serves as liaison and advocate alongside general education teachers and the academy Special Education team, counselors, 504 Coordinators, and any other consultants working with the school, regarding studentconduct and disciplinary issues.

Attends and/or provides administrative support for school social and co-curricular events.

Participates in periodic Great Hearts professional development activities with other academy leaders andthe faculty of other academies at the discretion of the Headmaster.

Teaches or substitutes when necessary.

Qualifications, Competencies & Strengths

Education:

Bachelor’s degree erience:
At least 2 years of prior teaching experience or equivalent experience in the field required. At least2 years of experience in a liberal arts institution or knowledge in the delivery of a Great Books core curriculumare strongly preferred.

Competencies & Strengths Exhibits strong interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to listen well, deliver difficult messages withsensitivity, and be resilient in the face of interpersonal challenges

Demonstrates energetic and flexible approach to responsibilities

Understands Great Hearts approaches to behavioral interventions

Intervenes effectively with individual student misbehaviors

Skilled in instructional coaching and development of teachers

Maintains a passionate commitment, a servant’s heart, and a team player approach

Additional Requirements Type of fingerprint clearance:
Must pass state specific fingerprint clearance.

Physical functions:
Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending,squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not exclude or restrict the tasksthat may be assigned.

Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.

Travel required:

May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

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