IMMEDIATE - Dean of Students

Imagine an energy so positive, so powerful, it ignites your desire to be the best, inspires you to bring out the best in others, and fuels your aspiration to do the best work of your career.
At Legacy Traditional Schools we do things a special way, in a way that ignites our desire to be the best, illuminates our educators' best talents, lights up the minds of our students, and fuels our school spirit. We shine the brightest when we raise our hands and rise to the challenge of changing lives through education, cultivating bright curious minds, achieving award-winning results, upholding our values, and engaging positively with our students, parents and communities.
The Dean of Students plays a critical role in promoting the educational and social well-being of every student by overseeing all student discipline and behavior management programs on campus. Reporting directly to the Principal, the Dean provides supervisory leadership and fosters a unified vision that integrates team member development, performance management, and succession planning. The Dean of Students ensures that all practices not only uphold school standards but also contribute to a positive, safe learning environment. A flexible schedule is required to meet the needs of the school community.
Specific tasks, responsibilities or competencies may be documented in the incumbent's performance objectives as outlined by the incumbent's immediate supervisor or manager.
Implements and enforces school-wide behavioral expectations in collaboration with teachers and staff.
Manages daily discipline incidents, while the Principal oversees discipline policies and escalation processes.
Partners with local community organizations to provide comprehensive parent education and support initiatives focused on improving student attendance.
Develops and implements training programs for non-instructional support staff, including lunch and recess monitors.
Addresses parent concerns and serves as a liaison between families and the school.
Oversees and supports the daily operations of tutoring programs on campus.
Oversees the implementation of 504 plans, ensuring accommodations are met and compliance with federal regulations.
Serves as the McKinney-Vento Coordinator, supporting homeless and displaced students by connecting them with necessary resources.
Supports school compliance with Title IX regulations related to discrimination and harassment.
Investigates Title IX complaints and ensures appropriate interventions.
Provides training to staff on Title IX policies and reporting procedures.
Dean of Students must have a high level of interpersonal skills in order to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Dean of Students must work effectively and relate well with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside of the district. Dean of Students must act in a professional manner in dealing with others and they must work to maintain constructive working relationships. They must also have the ability to represent the school and district effectively in a variety of settings with diverse communities. Dean of Students must also have the ability to demonstrate understanding and appreciation for diverse cultures. An in-depth knowledge of school discipline policies and code of conduct.
Subject matter expertise within the educational community on student discipline and behavior management strategies.
Demonstrated program development and implementation skills.
The planning of the work of others and the coordination of work with other departments or external agencies.
The ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret policies, procedures, and regulations.
The ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, parents, community members, faculty, staff, media, supervisors, managers, and directors.
A flexible schedule in order to work hours necessary to fulfill job requirements.
The ability to build consensus that permeates the entire staff through the development and implementation of a professional learning community.
Education, Licensure, or Certification
• Master's Degree in Education is preferred. Administrative Certification preferred.

Work Experience or Related Experience
• Preferred three or more years of teaching experience in a variety of grade levels.
PHYSICAL AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

Travel between campuses is required from time to time.
This position may require sitting for long periods at times, talking on the phone, standing, kneeling, stooping and long periods of concentration.
Local and in-state travel required.
Education is not a spectator sport, so we encourage you to work hard, learn, have fun, and always do your best. We thrive when cultivating curious minds, achieving award-winning results, upholding our values, and engaging positively with our students, parents, and communities. Every team member, from our support staff to our leadership team has knowledge to share, skills to teach, inspiration to offer, and a passion for helping others learn and perform their best.
Enjoy industry-leading pay, rewards, referral bonuses and paid time-off. Care for your health and your family with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, discounted onsite childcare and student enrollment priority. Invest in your future with retirement plans and enhance your growth with promotion opportunities, training, mentoring, and tuition reimbursement.