Dean of Students

Job TitleJob DescriptionResponsibilitiesEnsures teachers are organized, manage their time well and cover proper curriculum and cover proper curriculum conforming to State and CSUSA mandates. Visits classrooms regularly; provide coaching on classroom management. Provides professional development/coaching on research based instructional strategies. Coordinate's school bus supervision before and after school. Provides information to the principal regarding teachers' effectiveness in classroom management and pupil control. Training Ensures classroom teachers are using Personal Learning Plans (PLP) which personalize instruction and differentiate CSUSA schools from district schools. Conducts PLP training and checks PLPs quarterly. Checks cumulative files for learning problems to ensure student is in correct learning environment. Schedule Creates schedule and assigns specialist teachers for special area schedule to ensure teacher coverage of PE, Music, Art, Spanish, Computer, Library. Designs schedule to create common planning time so that classroom teachers can attend grade level cluster meetings. Balances schedule so that special teachers have equally distributed planning time. Designs schedule so that gifted and talented students have time for key activities and have a variety of specialized teachers. Quality Assurance Checks grade books to ensure correct input of grades. Places students to ensure students are with appropriate teacher. Oversees, interviews, arranges, and orients substitute teachers to ensure smooth transition for substitute and students. Makes periodic tours of campus to ensure that school and school board policies are being enforced. Ensures school code of conduct is enforced consistently. Reporting Conducts 3-minute walk through, reports non-compliance to Principal. Oversees and monitors progress reports and report cards before distribution date to ensure completeness and accuracy. Investigates problems of disciplinary nature, documents information and reports findings and decisions to the appropriate individuals. Reports on investigations of offenses committed by students. Goals Works with Principal, Assistant Principal and Lead Teachers to observe and evaluate designing and planning of instruction, execution of education, classroom environment. Works with Leadership Team to set annual school goals based on previous year's data. Participates in school-based leadership opportunities (i.e.: team meeting, lead teacher meeting, etc.). Assist Assists with the enforcement of school/state attendance policies. Assists with the supervision of organized student gatherings and see that all equipment is operative. Assists with the supervision of students detained after school hours for disciplinary reasons. Informs teachers of expectations prior to observing/evaluating. Debriefs each observation/evaluation with a post conference. Serves as liaison with Corporate Education to advise of what is effective in the classroom. Operations Assigns teachers to arrival and dismissal duties; creates posts and updates schedules.Qualifications and SkillsKnowledge Command of grades/subject specific content and theoretical knowledge of learning theory, including motivation, reinforcement, evaluation, and feedback techniques. Understanding of and commitment to company values. Professional Certification in Educational Leadership for Applicable State preferred. Work Environment While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter: Usual school working conditions. May be noisy during high student traffic. Physical Demands Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Agility and ability to quickly move in a school environment where children are present. Exposure to weather and other elements, including rain, heat, wind, humidity plus bus and student drops off traffic. Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects. FLSA Overtime Category Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Qualifications Demonstrates proficient experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Student Information System (SIS) and email communications. Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years' successful teaching experience (may include Student Teaching Internship experience). Successful results of criminal and employment background check. Possession of valid teaching certification (as appropriate). Master's degree (MA) from an accredited college or university or equivalent preferred. Initiative Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the position and the mission of the company; support the company's values in the strategic areas of academic excellence, operational performance, superior culture, and financial health and growth, as outlined in the Employee Handbook. Strives to implement best practices and positive character education consistently. Has the ability to demonstrate flexible and creative management of disciplinary issues. Skills Possesses excellent communication skills: Oral (including presentations), Written, Interpersonal (active listening), Negotiating and Influencing. Effective instructional delivery techniques and excellent communication skills. Has the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents, the community, and administrative staff. Knowledge Command of grades/subject specific content and theoretical knowledge of learning theory, including motivation, reinforcement, evaluation, and feedback techniques. Understanding of and commitment to company values. Professional Certification in Educational Leadership for Applicable State preferred.