Florence Jr/Sr High School - Dean of Students (TOSA) 7th-12th Grades
Florence Jr/Sr high school is seeking a Dean of Students who can provide a valuable contribution to the junior senior high school. The Jr/Sr high school is located on Highway 50 in Fremont County, a short distance from the communities of Canon City, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo. The school enrollment is 594 students grades 7 through 12. Fremont Re-2 school district values low class size and strong academic, athletics and activities, and career and technical education programming.
The Dean of Students position we are seeking will be responsible for providing assistance to the Principal and Assistant Principals. maintains, organizes, and administers the overall maintenance of safety, discipline, and attendance within the school
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES/SPECIFIC JOB RELATED TASKS:
Primary Responsibilities:
Shares with principal(s) the responsibility for protecting health and welfare of students
Assists students in establishing high FJSHS standards of conduct
Enforces the District’s Student Code of Conduct
Properly addresses the improvement of student attendance and discipline
Reports illegal acts to the proper authorities
Confers with students and parents on discipline matters
Assists in developing and administering practices dealing with campus control and security
Patrols internal and external areas of the building
Investigates and resolves all discipline problems in a fair and just manner.
Assist in developing “pass” systems and hallway monitoring
Discipline Duties:
Investigates student complaints and grievances.
Interviews students and witnesses in disciplinary investigations
Investigate, adjudicate, and monitor minor infractions of the school code in the form of progressive discipline such as detentions, classroom referrals, Friday school, and in-school suspension
Suspends students from school in accordance with Board policy and CO Revised Statute
Re-enters students upon completion of out-of-school suspensions, facilitates student/teacher reentry meetings, and provides support to resolve student conflicts
Maintains disciplinary records required by policy, regulation, law or good practice
Presents the school’s case in due process proceedings for suspension and expulsion
Explore and lead evidence and research based practices to help enhance discipline processes in the building
Attendance Duties:
Oversees student attendance in accordance with the Compulsory Attendance Laws
Communicates with parents, teachers and administrative team on student attendance.
Investigates attendance issues
Assigns students appropriate consequences for truancy
Decides if absences are excusable under state law and board policy
Advises students and parents on ways to improve attendance
Oversees student attendance record to ensure all absences are adjudicated
Compares information or data with other records for verification
Presents school’s case to the County’s Truancy Review Board
Supportive Job Responsibilities:
Support of Unified Improvement Plan (UIP)
Demonstrating successful experience with a Standards Based Instruction System (SBIS) and
Demonstrating understanding and knowledge of the requirements under the CDE and key legislation within CO, such as SB163, SB191, SB212. An understanding and knowledge of Federal laws related to Special Education, and 504s under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Demonstrating an understanding of technology integration to drive an increase in student achievement
Familiar with Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
Support of Homegrown Talent Initiative (HTI)
Supervision and evaluation of staff
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
Valid Colorado Principal License or eligible to obtain license
District is willing to consider applicants currently enrolled in an approved Colorado Administrator Licensing Program
Three to 5 years successful teaching experience at the secondary level
Preferred:
Previous experience as an assistant principal
Knowledge and experience in working with Colorado content standards and assessments
Knowledge and experience in student behavioral laws and effective intervention strategies
Demonstrated and successful background in student management
Strong organizational skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Utilize spreadsheets and other data collection tools
Must be effective in working with community members and school activities
Strong personal skills, staff supervision and evaluation
Maintain positive working relationship with students, staff, administrators, and parents
Successful completion of all mandated criminal background screenings and fingerprinting required
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
169 Day School Year - TOSA (Teacher calendar + 8 days)
4 Day School Week
Salary according to District Approved Salary Schedule -- Certified Teacher
District will accept up to twenty (20) years of experience for a fully licensed Colorado teacher
District contribution toward benefit package valued at $4,944 annually to include Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Leave days according to District Policy
Fremont RE-2 School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion or need for special education services, access to, treatment or employment in its educational programs or activities. Additionally, a lack of English language skills is not a barrier to admission or participation in activities. The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Dr. William Wilson, Superintendent, and EEO/Affirmative Action/Title IX/Section 504 Compliance Officer for complaints involving employees, and Jason Cellan, Title IX Compliance Officer for complaints involving students. Both individuals can be located at 403 W. 5th Street, Florence, Colorado, 81226. (719) 784-6312. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. (Policy AC, AC-R, AC-E-1, AC-E-2)