Middle School Dean of Students

SHAWNEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Job Description Job Title: Middle School Dean of Students Reports to: Building Principal Site: Shawnee Middle School Qualifications Credentials: Valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate Education: Bachelor's degree in education or a related field (required); Master's degree (preferred). Training or Experience Preferred: A minimum of three years of successful experience working in a high school setting (preferred). Job Summary Performs duties under the supervision of the building principal, focused primarily on student discipline, behavior management, and the promotion of a positive school culture. This position serves students across both the high school and middle school levels and requires a working knowledge of the unique developmental, social, and behavioral needs of adolescents in grades 6-12. Utilizes discretion, sound judgment, and strong communication skills to address student behavior in a fair, consistent, and supportive manner. This is not an assistant principal role; the primary focus is on student conduct, discipline, and behavioral support. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Communication skills (oral, written, or business); communicates in clear, grammatically correct English. Composes correspondence; provides complex instructions; conducts interviews and investigations related to student behavior. Uses creativity when creating presentations and completing reports on student discipline and behavior trends. Contact with Others: Has regular contact with students, families, staff, and persons outside the district, which requires tact and diplomacy, as well as independent judgment when problem‑solving and mediating conflict. Interprets policies and procedures based on experience, particularly as they relate to student conduct and discipline. Provides counseling, negotiates, or mediates conflict situations as appropriate. Ability to remain calm and professional in high‑stress or emotionally charged situations involving student behavior. Demonstrates an understanding of the social‑emotional and developmental differences between middle school and high school students. Essential Job Functions (PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES) Student Discipline & Behavior Management Manage student discipline across both high school and middle school campuses: investigate incidents, assign consequences, and communicate with families in line with district policies. Develop proactive, age‑appropriate strategies to reduce behavior issues and build a positive school culture at both the middle and high school levels. Analyze discipline and attendance data at both campus levels to guide interventions and support students. Collaborate with staff and families to implement behavior plans and student supports tailored to the needs of grades 6‑12 students. Maintain accurate, confidential discipline and attendance records for both middle and high school students. Support staff with classroom management and student behavior strategies appropriate for middle and high school environments. Monitor student attendance across both campuses to identify and address concerns. Supervise students during unstructured times (before/after school, hallways, lunch, passing periods, bus duty) at both the middle school and high school. Assist with school event supervision, logistics, and emergency procedures at both campuses. Coordinate with law enforcement and community agencies for student support across both grade levels. Serve as a liaison between school and home on behavior, conflict resolution, and support issues for both middle and high school families. Promote restorative practices, conflict resolution, and respectful conduct campus‑wide at both buildings. Help define and communicate behavioral expectations and consequences appropriate to each campus level. Participate in after‑school activities and events on a rotating basis with the leadership team at both campuses to ensure administrative presence and student supervision. Coordinate efforts and maintain consistent communication between both campuses to ensure aligned expectations and a seamless transition experience for students moving from middle to high school. Perform other duties as assigned by the principal. Supervision Exercised Works under the direct supervision of the building principal(s). Primary responsibility is focused on student discipline and behavior management rather than staff supervision or administrative operations. May assist principals in communicating behavioral expectations to staff and will work collaboratively with teachers and support personnel to address student conduct concerns. Complies with Shawnee's Mission Statement, which states that students are to be provided with skills, knowledge, and attitudes to become lifelong learners, complex thinkers, and responsible citizens in an ever‑changing global society. Physical/Mental Requirements And Working Conditions Fast‑paced, high‑interaction school environment across multiple campus locations. Must be visible and active in various areas of both school campuses throughout the day. Requires the ability to travel between the high school and middle school campuses as needed throughout the workday. Terms of Employment Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the District. (180‑day contract) Evaluation Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Shawnee Board Policy on evaluation of personnel. FLSA Status Exempt Revised May 14, 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr