Dean of Students

Dean Of Students

Provide support for the overall school educational and cultural environment.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for lower level discipline referrals
• Monitor attendance and/or interventions for under-performing students
• Process documents and materials for the purpose of disseminating information to appropriate parties
• Maintain proper documentation
• Communicate and coordinate with families of students
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Interpersonal, Restorative Practice background preferred
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent public relations skills

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
• Make contact with the public with tact and diplomacy
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
• Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner
• Maintain a level of approachability by administration and staff

Qualifications:

• Must hold an active Connecticut Department of Education Certification
• 092 Certification preferred, but not required
• Master's degree
• Middle or high school teaching experience
• Alternative to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Norwalk Board of Education may find appropriate