Serving as the Dean of Students provides crucial support to the instructional process within an educational setting. This role involves assisting in student policy development, monitoring student behavior, and acting as a resource for others. It suits a professional who can address issues and situations concerning students and campus life.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement student-related regulations, policies, procedures, and/or processes to support staff and students with effective behavior modification methods
Provide direction and comply with mandated requirements
Facilitate communication between personnel, students, and/or parents to evaluate situations, solve issues, and/or resolve conflicts
Facilitate meetings and/or processes to provide instructional coaching to district staff and serve as a liaison to families, police/probation officers, and community organizations
Intervene in occurrences of inappropriate student behavior to assist students in modifying such behavior and developing successful interpersonal skills
Participate in, or facilitate, meetings, workshops, trainings, and seminars to convey and/or gather required information
Prepare a variety of materials (e.g., reports, student activities, correspondence) to document activities, provide written reference, and/or convey information
Support teachers (e.g., assist in establishing classroom management practices, train staff, demonstrate effective discipline courses and desired outcomes) to enhance the learning environment and promote students' educational success
Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
Requirements
Master's degree in a job-related area with an emphasis in a job-related area
Job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility
Knowledge of pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws
Knowledge of conflict resolution
Knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Knowledge of community resources
Knowledge of concepts and practices of mediation
Knowledge of concepts of adult learning
Knowledge of school safety and security practices
Skills in using pertinent software applications
Skills in preparing and maintaining accurate records
Skills in applying behavioral, curriculum, and instructional techniques
Skills in classifying data and/or information
Skills in conducting meetings
Skills in utilizing critical observation
Skills in enforcing discipline policies
Skills in enforcing rules and regulations
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Skills in investigating issues
Ability to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events
Ability to gather, collate, and/or classify data
Ability to consider a number of factors when using equipment
Flexibility to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances
Flexibility to analyze data utilizing defined but different processes
Flexibility to operate equipment using standardized methods
Ability to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups
Ability to work with data of varied types and/or purposes
Ability to utilize a variety of types of job-related equipment
Independent problem-solving skills to analyze issues and create action plans
Ability to communicate with diverse groups
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to set priorities
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, students, and families
Ability to work with frequent interruptions
Ability to create and maintain effective work relationships
Ability to maintain a positive school climate for students, staff, and community
Ability to motivate staff
Ability to adapt to changing work priorities
Ability to meet deadlines and schedules
Ability to work simultaneously on multiple issues or projects
Important Details
Schedule: Generally 30% sitting, 40% walking, 30% standing
Physical Requirements
Some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling
Some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling
Significant fine finger dexterity
About the Company
Responsibilities include working independently under broad organizational policies to achieve organizational objectives, directing other persons within a small work unit, and tracking budget expenditures.
