Dean of Students

Job Title

Scope of Responsibilities:

To assist the principal in providing educational leadership in relation to the coordinating and implementing of policies and procedures of the School Board, directives of the Superintendent, Regional Superintendent and those of the Division Heads.

Performance Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Supervises the teachers, counselors, and other staff as designated by the principal.
• Schedules and attends conferences with parents regarding behavioral problems.
• Works with the Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance and Regional Assistant regarding behavioral and attendance problems.
• Refers students to Guidance Department when deemed appropriate.
• Attends all Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance conferences with student and parent as requested by Principal.
• Recommends and coordinates student welfare services with outside agencies where necessary.
• Processes discipline referrals received by teachers and staff as outlined in Student Services Handbook.
• Maintains complete and fully documented records of all students referred to the dean of student services.
• Works directly with students and student related problems in regard to student welfare.
• Confers with teachers and other school personnel as necessary in the administration of disciplinary procedures.
• Interacts directly with teachers and conducts conferences regarding student supervision and classroom management techniques.
• Functions in the role of principal in the absence of the principal and assistant principal.
• Performs all other duties assigned by the Principal.

Work Environment/Hours Worked:

• A certified administrator serving in the capacity of dean is required to work in an office type setting, climate controlled environment adhering to School Board energy policy and in the outside areas which are subject to climate extremes.
• Work day consists of eight hours per day including one hour for lunch.
• Also, he/she must sometimes work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by job responsibilities and supervisors and attend meetings in various locations.

Communication Skills:

• A certified administrator serving in the capacity of dean must be able to communicate in standard English both orally and in writing.
• Communication must be commensurate with age and skill of listener.
• Must have ability to accurately give and receive information via telecommunication system.
• Must be able to communicate successfully and pleasantly with the public.
• Must be able to accurately compile and access data, summarize information and provide written report to supervisor.
• Must have ability to represent school system at various public functions.

Equipment Used:

• Telephone, typewriter, micro computer, facsimile machine, calculator, copy machine, printers, folding machines, intercom and P.A. systems, security alarm system and other appropriate office machines.

Physical Involvement:

• Sitting, standing, walking, running, observing and monitoring student behavior in all facets of the school environment is required during the work day.
• Must be able to operate office equipment.
• Reaching, bending, lifting 10 pounds is sometimes required as well as the physical restraint of another person or persons.
• Ability to provide own transportation to schools, work locations and meeting sites.
• Mobility skills necessary to access a variety of work locations.

Mental Involvement:

• Must understand and interpret written and verbal instructions from supervisor and must be cognizant of policy and procedures governing discipline and student services in the Jefferson Parish Public School System and their implementation.

Human Relations Involvement:

• Must be able to work compatibly in group settings.
• Must serve as a resource to administrators, faculty, staff, students, parents and community.
• Must be able to respond positively to supervision and to accept suggestions for improvement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree or higher with Louisiana Certification in Administration and Supervision on level of assignment (Principalship Certificate).
• Three (3) years of successful teaching experience.
• Teaching experience at level assigned.
• Demonstrated ability to work with various groups.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Doctorate Degree
• Evidence of preparation for high school/middle/junior high program administration. Successful School Administrative Experience.

Compensation:

• JP Schools offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience.
• JP Schools also offers a competitive benefits package.