Dean of Students

Dean of Students

The Dean of Students provides leadership and coordination of proactive student support services focused on improving student behavior, attendance, engagement, social-emotional well-being, and academic achievement. In collaboration with the Student Support Network Team, the Dean identifies student needs, coordinates timely interventions, and partners with students, families, and staff to address barriers to success. This position supports the school's Partnership Agreement attendance benchmarks and outcomes through data-informed interventions, ongoing monitoring, and short-term effectiveness measures. The Dean will help shift student support from a primarily reactive approach to a proactive, preventative system that promotes student engagement, consistent attendance, and academic success.

Reports To Building Principal Location Pontiac High School Compensation Per PASA Salary Schedule Length of Contract 200 Days

The School District of the City of Pontiac serves approximately 3,850 students and is committed to empowering every learner through high-quality instruction, innovative programs, and meaningful support. As a district on the rise, our teachers and staff continue to invest in student success, staff excellence, and a strong future for our community.

The Dean of Students provides leadership and coordination of proactive student support services focused on improving student behavior, attendance, engagement, social-emotional well-being, and academic achievement. In collaboration with the Student Support Network Team, the Dean identifies student needs, coordinates timely interventions, and partners with students, families, and staff to address barriers to success. This position supports the school's Partnership Agreement attendance benchmarks and outcomes through data-informed interventions, ongoing monitoring, and short-term effectiveness measures.

The Dean will help shift student support from a primarily reactive approach to a proactive, preventative system that promotes student engagement, consistent attendance, and academic success.

Qualifications:

• Three years or more experience as a High School teacher leader and/or administrator.
• MI administrator certificate is preferred but not necessary for hiring.

The City of Pontiac School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and adheres to all district policies, rules, and regulations. No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination in any program, activity, or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability. The district complies with all applicable federal and state laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Michigan Department of Education policies and regulations prohibiting discrimination.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Criminal Background Check
• Drug Screen

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyze student behavior, attendance, engagement, and academic performance to identify strengths, needs, and areas requiring intervention.
• Provide proactive, positive behavior support and targeted interventions for individual students and groups of students to promote social-emotional development, engagement, and academic success.
• Provide supplemental student support services focused on academic achievement, postsecondary and career planning, goal setting, and successful transition to future educational and career opportunities.
• Collaborate with students, families, teachers, support staff, and administrators to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate individualized and group academic, behavioral, and intervention plans.
• Partner with families to develop strategies and skills that support student learning and success through individual consultation, workshops, parent education sessions, and other family engagement opportunities.
• Provide families with information and resources related to adolescent development, learning, behavior, and effective strategies for supporting student achievement in literacy, mathematics, and other core academic areas.
• Apply current research and evidence-based practices in adolescent development to support effective instruction and interventions in literacy, mathematics, social-emotional development, problem-solving, self-management, and positive student behavior.
• Collaborate with the Instructional Support/Academy Team by providing timely and accurate student attendance, behavior, engagement, and achievement data to identify students who are not meeting grade-level or course-content expectations in core academic areas.
• Participate actively in school improvement initiatives and ongoing professional development designed to strengthen student achievement, engagement, school climate, and building-level systems of support.
• Complete and maintain all required documentation, records, reports, and other administrative responsibilities accurately and within established timelines.
• Participate in professional development and training to support the effective implementation of supplemental services, intervention programs, and evidence-based initiatives, including AVID, Teen Leadership, MiBLISi, and other district- or building-supported programs.
• Collaborate with teacher teams and professional learning communities to analyze student data, identify academic and behavioral needs, develop research-based instructional and intervention strategies, and monitor and evaluate their effectiveness on student learning and achievement.
• Foster a school culture characterized by high expectations, positive relationships, student accountability, active engagement, and a shared commitment to academic and personal success.
• Implements the district's behavior framework with 90 percent fidelity based on monthly administrative review checklists.
• Conducts daily attendance monitoring and flag students requiring intervention within 24 hours.
• Provides regular check-ins for Tier 2/3 students, meeting 90 percent completion of scheduled touchpoints.

Benefits of Working with PSD:

• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for full-time employees. (Cash-in-lieu option is available for eligible employees, with payments directed to a retirement savings account.)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential wellness counseling, and support services for employees and eligible family members.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) leave for eligible employees.

Physical Requirements:

• Regular sitting, speaking, hearing, and use of hands. Occasional standing, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, and lifting up to 10 pounds.

Application Process:

• Online Employment Application | Open Positions