Dean of Students

Title Dean of Students Qualifications Must meet the licensure & certification requirements for the State of Delaware. Reports To School Principal or Assistant Principal Location W.T. Chipman Middle School Job Goal The Dean of Students will foster a safe, supportive, and inclusive school environment by promoting positive student behavior, addressing disciplinary concerns, and building strong partnerships among students, staff, and families. The Dean will lead initiatives to improve attendance, engagement, and school culture, ensuring all students are positioned for academic and personal success. Performance Responsibilities Assist with classroom referrals and support consistent implementation of school-wide expectations and policies. Promote a positive school climate and culture aligned with district values. Assist with student attendance and developing interventions to improve chronic absenteeism. Coordinate peer mediation, mentoring programs, and student leadership opportunities. Assist with the implementation of PBIS, SEL, and MTSS frameworks. Partner with parents/guardians to support student success and resolve concerns. Serve on building-level leadership and crisis response teams. Assist with supervision of school events, extracurricular activities, and daily operations (arrival, dismissal, lunch, etc.). Provide professional development to staff on classroom management, student engagement, and equity practices. Assists in the interpretation of school and district programs, policies, and procedures to students, parents, staff, and community. Assists in developing and administering practices dealing with campus control and security, as well as campus supervision. Confers with parents, teachers, counselors, support personnel, and students on matters of discipline and welfare. Regularly review and analyze student data (attendance, discipline, academic performance, and behavior trends) to identify patterns, develop interventions, and inform decision-making that supports student success. Coordinate Credit Recovery programs. Act as the principal's designee in specific cases as assigned. Other duties assigned by the school principal that pertain to the position of Dean of Students. Special Requirements Required to attend school meetings, programs and activities outside of the instructional day per the LFEA agreement. Terms Of Employment Ten-month year. Salary and work year to be established by the Board. Evaluation Performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel. Conditions of Employment Satisfactory criminal background check prior to being placed on payroll. Satisfactory child protection registry check. Mandatory direct deposit of pay. Documentation of Mantoux skin test results for entrance to school system. EEO Statement The Lake Forest School District does not discriminate in employment or in educational programs, services or activities based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, military/veteran status, disability, marital status or any other protected category in accordance with state and federal laws. Inquiries should be directed to the Director of Personnel, Lake Forest Central Business Office, 5423 Killens Pond Road, Felton, DE 19943. #J-18808-Ljbffr