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Dean of Students Southway Elementary August 2026 Aspiring School Administrator
Elementary - Currently holds or is working towards Ohio Administrative Licensure
Title:Dean of Students Reports to: Assigned administrator/supervisor
Job Objective: Works with team members to plan and manage strategies that motivate “at-risk” students to attend and successfully participate in school.
Minimum
Holds/maintains required Ohio Department of Education credentials.
Qualifications:
Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.
Effective communication, problem-solving and time management skills.
Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts responsibility for personal decisions/conduct.
Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) or similar training may be required for some assignments.
Essential Functions:
Manages the effective delivery/advancement of student services that improve attendance, advance academic progress and support a safe school environment.
Contributes to the development of dropout prevention, re-entry and school completion programs.
Collaborates and supports school administrators on a daily basis. Assists with program planning.
Identifies opportunities to enhance student learning.
Upholds student dress code. Addresses basic student disciplinary issues (i.e., primarily AM period and including detention no-shows and tardy students). Recommends but is not authorized to issue out-of school student suspensions.
Assists with the revision/distribution of student-parent and teacher handbooks.
Helps with enrollment/withdrawal procedures and the management of student files.
Responds promptly to requests for assistance with student truancy/behavioral concerns.
Collaborates with assistant principals and counselors to ensure detailed student information is communicated effectively.
Contacts parents/guardians when the school has not been notified about absent/tardy students.
Helps families/students understand the consequences of continued truancy and/or misconduct.
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Monitors student attendance and truancy reports. Represents the district at court hearings.
Evaluates student circumstances and recommends discipline for attendance-related concerns.
Processes legal complaints with the prosecutor’s office when truancy persists. Corroborates evidence to prevent procedural errors. Represents the district at hearings. Provides testimony.
Prepares written recommendations and/or resolutions for each truancy action undertaken.
Oversees student discipline for unexcused tardiness/absences and failure to serve detentions.
Verifies legal residence. Identifies non-resident students enrolled in district programs. Facilitates removal of ineligible students according to district policy and available legal remedies.
Collaborates with staff to identify students struggling with academic and/or social-emotional issues. Helps investigate student concerns (e.g., abuse/neglect, attendance, discrimination, domestic violence, emotional/behavioral issues, pregnancy, parenting, poverty, self-esteem, substance abuse, etc.). Initiates contact with parents, appropriate school personnel and/or community resources to address student concerns.
Participates in a differentiated referral system (i.e., informal intervention process) that allows staff/parents to request a consultation and/or student evaluation.
Collaboratively resolves problems that impede student learning. Identifies teaching techniques, interventions and aligned resources best suited for each student.
Facilitates/supports the least restrictive environment for the placement of students with disabilities.
Works with staff to monitor intervention efficacy. Recommends modifications as needed.
Advocates for students. Observes student demeanor. Investigates/reports atypical behavior.
Helps students make appropriate choices and grow academically. Promotes creativity, critical-thinking, cultural awareness, democratic values, empathy, ethical conduct and self-reliance skills.
Helps coordinate implementation of required state and district assessments.
Serves as a member of the district crisis management team. Helps develop crisis response plans.
Provides administrative direction to ensure orderly building activities (e.g., arrivals/departures, vehicle parking, use of interior/exterior common areas, etc.).
Exemplifies professionalism. Fosters goodwill to enhance the district’s public image.
Acts in accordance with the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.
Complies with drug-free workplace rules, board policies and administrative guidelines/procedures.
Contributes to an effective working environment. Performs all aspects of the job.
Encourages community involvement in school-sponsored activities.
Functions as part of a cohesive team. Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers.
Keeps an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
Participates in the development of best practices and advancement of academic standards.
Respects privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
Maintains open/effective communications. Serves as a reliable information resource.
Prepares and maintains accurate records. Submits required paperwork on time.
Provides prompt notification of personal delays or absences.
Refers policy interpretation questions to an appropriate administrator.
Uses active listening/problem-solving techniques. Respects diversity. Resolves issues tactfully.
Pursues opportunities to enhance personal performance.
Keeps current with professional standards associated with work duties.
Updates personal skills as needed to use task-appropriate technology effectively.
Takes precautions to protect student and staff safety. Helps supervisors manage risks.
Maintains high standards for appropriate conduct. Takes action to address harassment and/or aggressive behavior. Complies with administrative directives and federal/state laws when dealing with discrimination, inappropriate behavior, suspected child abuse or neglect.
Manages student behavior using positive behavioral support techniques.
Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.
Helps implement workplace initiatives that advance organizational goals.
Working Conditions:
Safety is essential to job performance. Employees must comply with applicable workplace safety regulations, health laws and district protocols, if duties involve any the following situations:
Encounters with angry, rude and/or unpleasant individuals.
Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and/or communicable diseases.
Exposure to weather conditions and/or temperature extremes.
Extensive standing/sitting. Frequent balancing, bending, climbing, crouching, kneeling, or reaching.
Operating and/or riding in a vehicle. Working in or near vehicular traffic.
Performing difficult tasks that require dexterity, physical strength and stamina.
Traveling to meetings and work assignments.
Working at heights, in confined spaces and/or under diminished lighting.
The Perry Local School District is an equal opportunity employer. This document identifies typical job functions and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible work duties. Employee performance is evaluated according to board policy, administrative procedures and current contractual agreements.
External Applicants:
Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/perrylocal/onlineapp/
DATE OF NOTICE: June 3, 2026 FILING DEADLINE: June 17, 2026