High School Dean of Students - Long-Term Substitute

High School Dean of Students - Long-Term Substitute Position Type: Substitutes: Daily, Long-Term & Permanent/ Long-Term Substitute Date Posted: 9/9/2026 Location: York Community High School Date Available: 10/22/26 Department: Administration Supervisor: Assistant Principal for Culture and Climate FLSA Status: Exempt Duration: Tentatively 6 weeks (October 22-December 8) Compensation: $450/day Summary To implement and maintain policies and procedures regarding student rights, responsibilities, conduct, and discipline set forth by the Board of Education to ensure a safe, orderly, respectful and productive environment for student learning. To work collaboratively with administration, staff, and community organizations for student well-being. To work with the school staff to implement a research-based framework for effective teaching and learning that is refined continuously to improve instruction for all students. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Uses data to analyze strengths and areas of growth for the Division and School. Demonstrates student-centered thinking and problem-solving. Advances the profession through participation in local, state, and national professional groups. Engages in continuous professional growth related to school and student safety and well-being through both internal and external programs. Participates actively in the Operations Advisory Council, Building Leadership Team, and other School & District leadership teams. Communicates important updates to the building at large, including procedural changes and data updates regarding student attendance and discipline. Prepares administrative reports as needed/requested. Supervises common areas of the building (i.e. cafeteria, student arrival, student departure) as needed/directed. Properly addresses the improvement of student discipline. Coordinates supervision of the school day and extracurricular activities. Serves as a leader on the school safety committee and manages building safety drills. Coordinates with other deans to ensure coverage at all school events at which coverage is necessary or requested. Implements CPI strategies as necessary. Develops and implements a system for monitoring student attendance. Strategically plans for the improvement of student attendance. Communicates with the Student Services team, families, and teachers on student attendance. Advises students and families on ways to improve attendance. Investigates student attendance issues. Assigns appropriate consequences to students for truancy. Conducts home visits as needed. Implements and enforces District 205 Board of Education policies. Assists students and staff in establishing and maintaining high expectations for behavior. Serves as a referral source for disciplinary problems and initiates appropriate corrective actions. Maintains communication with individual student supports/case managers. Investigates student concerns and disciplinary issues. Interviews students and witnesses in disciplinary investigations Assigns consequences (including suspensions) in accordance with District 205 Board policy and state law. Maintains disciplinary records required by policy, regulation, law, or good practice Presents the school's case in due process proceedings for suspension and expulsion Provides peer mediation to resolve student conflict. Leads student re-entry process following out-of-school suspensions. Meets weekly with the Student Services Team. Works with other deans and members of the Student Services Department to develop proactive disciplinary interventions. Provides input as needed for student placement and evaluation and makes referrals for professional support. Provides data and insight for Tier 2 and Tier 3 meetings. Applies knowledge of legal matters pertaining to education of at-risk students and students with disabilities. Attends IPS meetings as needed. Assists and supports new/transfer students with the transition to York High School. Works with community and government agencies on problems relating to drug abuse, safety, and truancy. Works cooperatively with local police agencies and the School Resource Officers on security matters. Maintains relationships with community members and monitors their interactions with students during school sponsored activities. Represents the school system at community meetings and conferences. Initiates contact with parents/legal guardians when necessary and responds promptly and professionally to parent-initiated concerns. Serves as a liaison between school and home. Serves as a liaison between school and juvenile court. Serves as a liaison between school, police department, and School Resource Officer. Coordinates emergency situations with the proper EMS personnel (police, fire, paramedics). Serves as a member of the school leadership team. Purchases, under approved procedures, items of supply and equipment necessary for the operation of the school system. Assists in the evaluation of certified staff. Assists in the evaluation of Student Services certified staff. Assists in the evaluation of Campus Supervisors, Campus Security, and other support staff. Prepare and utilize student discipline and attendance data to facilitate updates to student behavioral expectations. Supervise and develop procedures for student and staff parking areas. Implement and monitor procedures and activities in study halls and detention/in-school suspension areas. Supervisory Responsibilities Certified and/or classified staff (as assigned) Qualifications The individual must possess knowledge of District policies and regulations relating to areas of responsibilities. 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 Illinois Professional Educator License registered in DuPage County and endorsed as a General Administrator or Principal Completion of Illinois Performance Evaluation Teacher Evaluation Modules Bilingual in Spanish is strongly preferred Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205