The Dean of Students works with the Principal in carrying out the school’s academic and behavior programs. As a professional educator the Dean of Students understands and responds to the challenges presented by today’s diverse student population. The Dean of Students provides proactive leadership to engage all stakeholders in the delivery of programs and services to support the students’ academic achievement, personal and social development. The Dean of Students works cooperatively with the principal, counselor, nurse, staff, students and parents towards a positive school climate.
Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of intervention programs that address the needs of at-risk students.
Performs a variety of administrative duties to assist the Principal in managing the school; assumes the duties of the Principal in the absence of the Principal and as assigned.
Assists the Principal in providing instructional leadership to the school.
Supervises the performance of designated certificated and/or personnel; assigns duties to faculty and staff as appropriate to meet school objectives; assists with the recruiting, interviewing, and selection of new faculty and staff.
Assists with disciplinary procedures in accordance with district policies and state laws; receives referrals and confers with students, parents, teachers, community agencies, and law enforcement; responds to and resolves parent, student, and staff concerns and complaints; serves on discipline or expulsion panels as assigned.
Supervises students on campus before and after school; monitors students during lunch, passing periods, and other activities; instructs students in appropriate behavior; disciplines students in accordance with established guidelines.
Monitors and organizes attendance functions; calls parents, and attends meetings as needed, regarding absent or tardy students; provides leadership for attendance improvement efforts.
Provides direction to a variety of faculty, staff, and student programs and services; participates in formal and informal classroom visitations and observations; provides recommendations and suggestions for improvement as appropriate.
Participates as needed in ARD meetings.
Liaison to extracurricular activities, the student athletics program, and other competitive or performance programs and events.
Supervises activities, including evening activities, as assigned. Coordinates with Athletics and Band Boosters to plan and carry out the school’s student activities.
Participates in interviewing, selecting, hiring, and supervising of personnel involved with a variety of student activities.
Attends meetings of parent and other groups; provides supervision for afternoon and evening activities.
Works with the Principal to establish a safe and secure learning environment for students.
Participates in administrative meetings and training to improve administrative skills; maintains current knowledge of the district’s adopted curriculum.
Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Establishes and maintains productive, collaborative relationships with others.
Relates to students with mutual respect while carrying out a positive and effective disciplinary program.
Models district standards of ethics, confidentiality, and professionalism.
Meets schedules and deadlines.
Plans and organizes work.
Analyzes and interprets assessment results for the purpose of designing and modifying instruction.
Follows through with directives.
Performs a wide variety of specialized tasks; interprets and applies rules and regulations as appropriate.
Applies knowledge of school law and district policy.
Operates office equipment including a computer with a variety of software related to job requirements.
Applies knowledge of best practices in curriculum, instruction, and assessment, and methods of supporting and extending instruction and student learning.
Creates an environment where children from diverse backgrounds are comfortable and experience success.
Builds relationships with families.
Completes work before deadlines despite constant interruptions.
Reads, interprets, applies, and explains rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Maintains consistent, punctual, and regular attendance.
Demonstrates knowledge of correct English grammar and usage.
Prepares and delivers oral presentations to groups.
Defines problems, collects data, establishes facts, and draws valid conclusions.
Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment.
Uses effective interpersonal skills including tact, patience, and courtesy.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Energetic and positive approach to responsibilities.
Drive to attain results; proven experience and effectiveness in improving student achievement in classroom and/or school.
Has a positive attitude; demonstrates compassion.
Self-motivated; able to accept criticism and grow as a result
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Valid Texas drivers’ license and ability to drive a car to perform job requirements.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Valid Texas certification as an administrator, or eligibility and enrollment in an administrative program.
Valid Texas teaching credential.
Minimum of three years of classroom teaching experience.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Hear and speak to make presentations, and exchange information in person and on the telephone.
Communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and manipulate paper.
See to read, prepare documents and reports, and to observe students.
Able to return to a task after interruption.
Sit or stand for extended periods of time, in both indoor and outdoor environments.
Stamina to work a full day and then supervise evening events or attend meetings.
Work at a desk, conference table, small student classroom table, or in meetings in various configurations.
Hear and understand speech at normal levels.
Kneel, bend at the waist, and reach overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally.
Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling moderately heavy objects.