Dean of Students

Position Type:
SPECIALIZED POSITIONS/Dean of Students

Date Posted:
6/12/2026

Location:
ELC - Windom

Date Available:
07/01/2026

Closing Date:
Open until filled
June 12, 2026

POSITION AVAILABLE: Dean of Students

POSITION LOCATION: Southwest West Central Service Cooperative (SWWC), with placement at the ELC - Windom located in Windom, MN.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Dean of Students assists the Site Administrator in the overall administration and support for educational learning center programs. The Dean of Students manages daily student behavior systems, crisis response, attendance, and family communication, freeing the Site Administrator to focus on evaluation, coaching, operations oversight, and compliance.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• StudentBehavior Support (Primary Responsibility)
  • Coordinate daily student management systems (behavior, crisis intervention, de-escalation).
  • Support the implementation of PBIS.
  • Monitor student behavior data collection and support progress monitoring.
• Student Attendance & Engagement
  • Track daily attendance and follow up on chronic absenteeism, in collaboration with the School Counselor.
  • Communicate regularly with families about attendance and engagement.
  • Collaborate with transportation and placing districts as needed.
• Crisis Management & Coverage
  • Lead crisis response during the school day; coordinate staff coverage.
  • Assist with safety drills and building supervision.
  • Handle immediate student issues so the Site Administrator can remain focused on instructional leadership.
• Family & Student Communication
  • Communicate proactively with families about student behavior, progress, or concerns.
  • Support positive relationship-building with students and families.
  • Serve as first point of contact for behavior-related inquiries.
• Staff Support
  • Support paraprofessionals and teachers with day-to-day student needs.
  • Provide feedback to the Site Administrator on building climate and student trends.
  • Assist with para schedules, supervision assignments, and break coverage.
• Operational Support
  • Manage arrival/dismissal, lunch supervision, hallway transitions.
  • Support field trips, student programming, and duty schedules.
  • Assist with documentation and data entry related to discipline, attendance, and crisis response.
  • Contribute to the implementation and adherence of operational guidelines related to building organization, maintenance, security, student conduct, and food service.
  • Support the administrator in overseeing day-to-day program operations while prioritizing hands-on student engagement.
• Contribution to Instructional Environment
  • Participate in team meetings as a student support lead.
  • Support implementation of SEL and behavior curriculum components.
  • Assist teachers with environmental setup or student planning.
• Provides good public relations and customer service with member districts, staff, parents and the general public;
• Follows all policies and regulations;
• Regular and prompt attendance is essential;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in education or related field required; master's degree preferred; considerable experience as a teacher with 5+ years of experience in education, special education preferred. Minnesota Licensure as a teacher is preferred; valid driver's license.


SALARY: Full-time position to begin July 1, 2026. 220-day contract for 2026-2027 school year with salary range of $75,208 - $101,450, depending on education, qualifications, abilities, and experience. The role includes excellent benefits.


APPLICATION MATERIALS: Complete online application at and include cover letter, application form, copy of licenses, college transcripts, resume and two letters of reference.

QUESTIONS ABOUT APPLICATION/REQUEST COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION/REQUEST AN ACCOMMODATION : Contact Kassi Knutson, Staffing Success Coordinator at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.

QUESTIONS ABOUT POSITION: Contact Jennifer Kimman at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.

DUE DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Position will remain open until filled.

WHAT IS THE SWWC? The Southwest West Central Service Cooperative is a regional service agency committed to advancing the work of our members (schools, cities, counties, and other governmental agencies). With a focus on service, integrity, sincerity and collaboration, we are committed to building relationships with our members to ensure we are a collaborative partner providing exceptional services, innovative solutions and proactive support. Our vision is to create a future where children, families schools and communities learn, succeed and thrive. Authorized by MN Statute as a regional resource for our members; we are a public agency that provides a comprehensive range of educational and administrative programs and services to our members.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the Southwest West Central Service Cooperative (SWWC) to provide equal employment opportunity for all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or age.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT: SWWC embraces and celebrates all of our members, and we work to identify unique frameworks within the various communities we serve and actively respond by adjusting our practices to meet the ever-changing needs. We strive to recruit diverse and inclusive teams that will have a positive impact on our programs and services and help us better serve our members, customers and employees.

Attachment(s):

• Dean of Students - ELC 6.10.26.pdf