About This Role
The Dean of Students will lead and manage various aspects of Pathfinder Middle School, including academic programming, student achievement, attendance, school climate, staff development, and community engagement. This role suits a dynamic and dedicated leader who is passionate about fostering student success, supporting teachers, and creating a welcoming environment for students, staff, and families.
Responsibilities
- Oversee student behavior, attendance, and discipline processes while supporting a safe, positive school climate
- Coordinate student support systems including Section 504 plans, health plans, attendance interventions, and collaboration with counseling and outside agencies
- Supervise student activities, lunches, school events, safety procedures, and daily building operations
- Monitor student data and communicate regularly with students, families, staff, and coaches regarding behavioral, attendance, and academic concerns
- Assist the principal with school leadership, staff support, PBIS initiatives, and implementation of schoolwide expectations and culture-building efforts
- Participate in district, building, and county-level leadership and support meetings related to student success, operations, and school improvement
Requirements
- Possession of a Master's Degree or higher
- Valid State of Michigan Administrative certification or willingness to enroll in a program to obtain one
- Relevant experience working to develop systems, processes, and intervention strategies to promote student learning and a positive school climate
- Ability to interact positively with middle school age students while addressing their academic, social and emotional needs
- Previous experience working with students in the areas of discipline, behavior support, and peer interactions
- Effective leadership and communication skills and willingness to work collaboratively with teachers across grade levels to promote student success
- Ability to develop and maintain appropriate relationships and rapport with students, parents, and colleagues
- Demonstrated confidential and sound professional judgment
- Demonstrated proficiency in usage and application of technology, preferably Google Apps for Education
Nice to have:
- Valid Michigan Teaching Certification
- Previous teaching and/or educational leadership experience at the middle school level
- Knowledge of Student Information Systems, such as MISTAR
- Knowledge of and adherence to federal, state, and local laws regarding student privacy
Benefits
- Per the Pinckney Community Schools Administrators Association
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