JOB DESCRIPTION
High School Dean
POSITION INFORMATION:
POSITION TITLE | High School Dean |
DATE CREATED or AMENDED | April 16, 2022 (amended) |
DEPARTMENT | Teaching and Learning |
LOCATION | Rock Island High School |
FULL-TIME/PART-TIME | Full-Time |
APPOINTMENT TERM | 10 Months |
FLSA: EXEMPT or NON-EXEMPT | Exempt |
REPORTS TO: TITLE of POSITION SUPERVISOR | High School Principal |
OTHER INFORMATION | Level 7- Administration |
POSITION SUMMARY INFORMATION: Essential Duties and Requirement Details
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. |
Position Summary:
Under the direction of the High School Principal, the High School Dean of students promotes students' academic progress, ensures good attendance rates, school safety, and the prevention of campus violence. Additionally, they support the teaching staff by developing classroom management programs, identifying students with attendance issues or disciplinary problems, and addressing issues with parents to create a positive outcome. Finally, they establish development plans and evaluate the effectiveness of those programs.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Implements strategies that motivate and encourage students to succeed and stay in school
Collaborates with administrators to evaluate teacher performance and performs other supervisory duties as needed by the principal
Works collaboratively with the HS Principal and builds positive relationships with students, staff, and parents
Counsels students regarding personal problems, educational and vocational objectives, social and recreational activities
Develops and implements student personnel policies
Advises staff members on issues relating to policy, program, and administration
Assists in maintaining discipline and attendance among students
Investigate, adjudicate, and monitor infractions of the school code in the form of progressive discipline such as detentions, classroom referrals, and suspensions
Directs the planning of social, recreational, and curricular programs
Oversees the admissions of foreign student services, health services, student unions, and testing activities
Reviews budget and directs appropriation for student services
Sponsors and advises student organizations
Reviews student reports requiring disciplinary action and determines if recommendations align with RIMSD policies.
Fosters diversity, equity, and inclusive practices to ensure that students are engaged and accepted. Educates others on the value of diversity
Supervision
Conducts interviews, hires, trains, and provides employee guidance
Plans, assign, and direct the work
Evaluates employee performance; reward and follow appropriate disciplinary procedures
Addresses complaints and determines proper courses of action to resolve issues
Required Education:
Master's Degree
Required Experience:
Four years of teaching experience
Certifications, Licenses:
Professional Educator License (PEL) – Illinois
State of Illinois General Administrative Certificate
Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities
Ability to learn and apply new skills
Displays understanding of how job relates to others
Ability to utilize resources effectively
Keeps abreast of current developments
Build Rapport and establish trust
Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
Physical Demands:
The physical demands are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level for this position is usually quiet.
Acknowledgments:
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. |
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