About This Role
This role involves leading student support and well-being initiatives at the secondary school level within a rural school district. The Dean of Students will provide appropriate learning activities and experiences to help students achieve their full potential, focusing on intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. The position requires a candidate with strong interpersonal skills and a background in secondary education, committed to fostering a positive student culture.
Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with the Junior High and High School in support of operational and strategic goals
- Collaborate with school administrators in support of student well-being
- Supervise and direct the attendance secretary's work
- Track College, Career, and Military readiness
- Provide quarterly attendance reports and schedule parent meetings when student absences hit identified thresholds
- Communicate with students/parents regarding degree plans
- Assist students with FAFSA, TSI testing, SAT testing and scholarships
- Support faculty in managing classroom issues as needed
- Communicate clearly, effectively, and in a timely manner with faculty, students and parents as appropriate regarding student matters
- Proactively work to support a positive, balanced, and healthy student culture
- Support 9th-grade students and families in the transition to high school
- Oversee and communicate student leadership opportunities and engagement
- Oversee and develop structures in support of student clubs and student-driven organizations
- Ensure appropriate supervisory staffing and structures for students throughout the school day
- Collaborate with the school security team in support of campus safety
- Maintain strict confidentiality as appropriate with regard to sensitive information
- Oversee and manage student attendance data and communicate with families when appropriate
- Assist in periodic review of the student family handbook and help to communicate updates within the community
- Oversee all aspects of student life, and work collaboratively with the events team in support of safe and successful student events
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- 5 years of experience
- Positive attitude towards students, staff and faculty
- Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication (written and verbal)
- Exceptional organization, time management and prioritization skills
- Background in Secondary School
- Valid Texas Education Agency/State Board for Educator Certification Counseling certificate
- Knowledge of student appraisal, and career development
