Dean of Students- SST Houston North Campuses

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Dean of Students- SST Houston North Campuses

Full Time Professional Staff Spring, TX, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 2991

Salary Range: $68,000.00 To $100,000.00 Annually

Job Descriptions - Human Resources Department

Position:

Dean of Students

Department/Campus:

Campus

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Pay Grade:

Band I V

Job Type

Full Time

Work Hours

Normal Work hours (215 days)

JOB ROLES:

The Dean of Students works with the Principal in carrying out the school’s discipline and behavior programs. As a professional educator, the Dean

Students understand and respond to the challenges presented by today’s diverse student population. Dean of Students provides proactive

leadership to engage all stakeholders in the delivery of programs and services to support the students’ academic achievement, personal and

social development. Dean of Students works cooperatively with the principal, counselor, nurse, staff, students and parents towards a positive

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of two years of exemplary teaching
• Teaching certificate preferred

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Belief in and commitment to the mission and core values of SST Schools.
• Demonstrated leadership with the ability to lead people and get results through work with others.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with a willingness to be flexible when needed.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong prioritization, organization , and follow-up skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude, enthusiasm , and energy.
• Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback .

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Investigates and resolve all discipline problems in a fair and just manner

Duties:

Investigate student complaints and grievances.

Interviews students and witnesses in disciplinary investigations.

Investigate, adjudicate, and monitor minor infractions of the school code in the form of progressive disciplines such as detentions, classroom referrals, Saturday detention, and in-school suspension.

Maintains disciplinary records required by policy, regulation, law, or good practice.

Presents the school’s case in due process proceedings for suspension and expulsion.

• Develops and administers disciplinary procedures in accordance with district policies and state laws; receives referrals and confers with students, parents, teachers, community agencies, and law enforcement; responds to and resolves parent, student, and staff concerns and complaints; serves on discipline or expulsion panels as assigned.
• Supervises students on campus before and after school; monitors students during lunch, recess, passing periods, and other activities; instructs students in appropriate behavior; disciplines students in accordance with established guidelines.
• Works with the Principal to establish a safe and secure learning environment for students.
• Develops plans for emergency situations in collaboration with other administrators, staff, and public safety agencies; directs the work of yard duty staff and crossing guards; plans and debriefs emergency drills; updates the school safety plan.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of district, county, state, and federal records and reports; directs preparation of records and reports by staff.
• Participates in administrative meetings and training to improve administrative skills; maintains current knowledge of the district’s adopted
• Provides and maintains appropriate communication with family and community, including law enforcement agencies and the judicial systems.
• Works with the community and government agencies on problems relating to drug abuse and truancy
• Serves as liaison between the school and home
• Serves as liaison between the school and juvenile court
• Represents the school system at community meetings and conferences
• Participate in the creating and implementing of the campus's emergency evacuation and preparedness plan
• Mentor and council at-risk students and students in need of additional staff support

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Light Work: may require occasional light lifting.
• Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.
• Position is in an office setting and may involve prolonged work at a desk in one location.