Dean of Students

Reports To: High School Principal

Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned.

• Helps to resolve student and staff conflict and be a mediator for student conflict.
• Responsible for application of student code of conduct resulting in student discipline (up to 5 days of suspension).
• Collaborates with teachers, counselors, safety officer, and administrators to enhance safety and student discipline.
• Knowledgeable about restorative practices, PBIS, and alternatives to suspension.
• Coordinates implementation of PBIS.
• Responsible for maintaining records Powerschool and Incidents+.
• Monitor, collect data, and prepare reports regarding attendance and student behaviors.
• Provides support for supervision on school grounds during school and at school events when requested by Associate Principal and Principal.
• Coordinate detentions and in-school suspension.
• Restorative reinstatement meeting with students returning from suspension.
• Demonstrates ability to provide leadership that results in teamwork and collaborative working relationships.
• Able to prioritize issues and maintain professionalism while working in tense situations.
• Able to be compassionate and understanding while keeping students accountable for their actions.
• Able to communicate orally and in writing to students, staff, and parents.
• Knowledge of federal and state mandates.
• Demonstrates a willingness to take professional risks to improve opportunities for students.
• Strong interpersonal and public relations skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises high school students.

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

1. Four-year degree.

2. Preference given to candidates with valid teaching/counseling, social work or behavior intervention background.

3. Experience working with at risk and diverse student population.

4. Such alternative to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.