Dean of Students

Job Title

Enforces guidelines to maintain proper discipline and conduct; Assists in the development and administration of policies dealing with discipline, conduct, and attendance; Communicates relevant policies and procedures with regard to student discipline, conduct, and attendance to students, staff, and parents; Assists the Principal with student expulsions; Intervenes in occurrences of inappropriate behavior of students for the purpose of assisting students in modifying such behavior and developing successful interpersonal skills; Works with and assists staff in the development of effective classroom discipline and organization; Maintains an effective and safe school environment; Assists Building Principal with fire, storm and tornado drills on a regular basis and is able to implement emergency evacuations and lock-downs effectively; Assists in curriculum development to meet the needs of all students; Prepares required reports and paperwork such as discipline reports, suspension reports, expulsion paperwork, discrimination complaints, injury reports, parent communications, and other paperwork as assigned; Works with the Principal in the preparation of appropriate handbooks; Assists in the selection and mentoring of staff; Supervises and evaluates certified and paraprofessional as assigned; Supervises support services as assigned; Works as a team member to meet the system-wide needs of the Academy; Assists in supervision of special events; Assists in the care and management of the building and grounds, furniture, equipment, apparatus, books, and supplies; Facilitates communication between personnel, students and/or parents for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts; Represents the school within community forums for the purpose of maintaining ongoing community support for educational goals and/or assisting with issues related to school environment; Notifies the Building Principal when maintenance is needed; and Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal or Management.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Education or other related discipline; Demonstrated successful teaching experience preferred in an urban education setting; Minimum of two years demonstrated successful leadership in an administrative position; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Effective organizational skills with the ability to perform multiple tasks; Demonstrated ability to exhibit strong interpersonal skills with students, parents and community; and Ability to meet established deadlines.