Dean of Students

The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment. Dean of Students Role As a Dean of Students, you will primarily support teachers in ensuring the implementation of schoolwide behavior incentive systems with fidelity. You will also collaborate with teachers and building administrators to create safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environments for all students. Responsibilities Monitor and manage behavioral suspensions. Implement programs to develop student character and discipline in line with District standards. Advise parents on student behavior matters and effective discipline programs. Create and oversee student intervention plans. Coordinate and lead various student programs and activities, ensuring adherence to District policies. Collect and analyze data related to student behavior, attendance, and academic outcomes. Communicate with parents, teachers, school leaders, and other stakeholders about student discipline incidents. Stay up-to-date with relevant policies and research regarding school accountability, student achievement, and engagement strategies. Other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission. Qualifications Valid Michigan Teacher Certificate (or eligibility to receive one based on a Bachelor’s degree in education). Previous teaching or counseling experience. Alignment with Lansing School District's mission and values. Master's Degree in Educational Leadership or related field. Five or more years of successful teaching or counseling experience in an urban school setting. We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We are an equal opportunity employer and invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions. This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the Lansing School District reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed. Due to the evolving needs of the District, additional job responsibilities may be assigned (depending on funding sources). #J-18808-Ljbffr