Dean of Students

Job Title

Under the direct supervision of a School Principal, to assist administrators, teachers, parents and students in resolving student attendance, behavioral and disciplinary problems in a consistent manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist teachers, parents and students in resolving non-academic student issues in the school, such as behavioral problems.
• Maintains records of any student disciplinary actions taken in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and District policies.
• Confers with parents, teachers, support services personnel and students on matters of discipline and problem solving.
• Provides mentoring services to students and consultation services to parents.
• Reports to administrators, teachers, school attendance staff, parents, and students relative to issues affecting student performance.
• Recommends appropriate programs for students to assist them with behavioral problems.
• Instructs and advises students regarding their responsibility to adhere to school rules and policies, to foster a safe school environment, and to respect other individuals and property.
• Assists in arranging for appropriate tutorial instruction related to assigned academic work.
• Assists administrators, teachers, and school attendance staff in addressing student attendance problems.
• Assists in the administration of the In-School Suspension Program and co-curricular activities.
• Arranges meetings as directed with students, parents, teachers, and administrators regarding disciplinary problems in school.
• Counsels individual students as needed and makes appropriate referrals for testing, guidance or other services.
• Coordinates with community and government agencies relating to drug and alcohol abuse, truancy, and other conduct.
• Assists in developing policies and practices to assure building security and safety.
• Assists in the preparation of student expulsion hearings.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Travel to school district buildings as required. Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, and telephone.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations regarding student discipline, bullying, sexual harassment, etc.
• Knowledge of student behavior management techniques.
• Knowledge of dispute resolution techniques and ability to engage in dispute resolution.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally an in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Successful experience working with children at risk.
• Successful experience developing and implementing professional development programs relating to non-academic student behavioral issues preferred.

Criminal background check and District fingerprinting required.

[State] State Certification as required for position. Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation. Bachelor's and Masters Degree an accredited college or university.