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    Teacher on Special Assignment - Dean of Students JobID: 2243
  • Position Type:
      TEACHER/Teacher on Special Assignment - Dean of Students

  • Date Posted:
      3/5/2025

  • Location:
      Swift Middle School

  • Date Available:
      ASAP

  • Closing Date:
      03/26/2025

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    Teacher on Special Assignment - Dean of Students

     

    Position Title: Middle School - Teacher on Special Assignment 

     

    Dean of Students/Family Engagement Liaison

     

    Location: Swift Middle School

     

    Position Reports To: Interim Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services, Interim 

     

    Director of Curriculum and Instruction for General and Special Education 

     

    and Building Administrator

     

    Job ID: #2243

     

    Internal Close Date: March 12, 2025

     

    External Close Date: March 26, 2025

     

    Anticipated Start Date: Immediately

                         

    Required Certifications & Qualifications

    Current State of Connecticut Teaching Certificate #006 (middle Grades 4-8)

    Preferred Qualifications

    • 092 School Administrators Certificate

    • Experience facilitating challenging situations with multiple stakeholders

    • Experience creating, but not limited to: school climate safety plans; designing bullying intervention programs for students and faculty; facilitating professional development for adult learners on topics related to school climate/safety/bullying, etc.

    • Knowledge of research based best practices in topics related to, but not limited to: student wellbeing/wellness/suicide intervention/crisis situations/family counseling and community partnerships/alternative education programs and opportunities/anti-discrimination practices/ restorative counseling and traditional discipline, etc.

    • Oversight and supervision of in-school suspension program and assigned paraeducator(s)

    • Responsible for implementing the instructionally associated portion of student discipline and attendance at Swift Middle School

    Essential Skills, Knowledge Performance Abilities

    • Works collaboratively with school office team to monitor student attendance in school and classes - and to devise systematic plans to reduce chronic absenteeism and increase school attendance

    • Oversees/supervises personnel when there are student detentions and assignment of students -Devises plans to help reduce student incidents and increase student opportunities to give back to the school community after incidents.

    • Works collaboratively with hall monitor paraeducators, building administrators, and School Resource Officers to assure building security.

    • Has experience completing investigations related to but not limited to: bullying, school climate, suicide prevention, non-discrimination, title IX sexual harassment, etc.

    • Coordinates with a Transportation company to devise alternative plans for students who are involved in incidences that impact the school bus. 

    • Work with School counselors/Guidance to have a strong understanding and experience dealing with crisis situations that may include, but not limited to: Student Mental Health/ Self-harm/ Shared Services with Mental Health providers in and outside of the school/ Family counseling/ behavioral counseling for both general and special education students, etc.

    • Work with School counselors to build a strong command of all policies related to student discipline; school climate and bullying; non-discrimination; sexual harassment; restorative practices; Mckinney- Vento, etc.

    • Work with School counselors to show initiative when encouraging students and families to make plans for HS admissions. School counselors are expected to work collaboratively with MS and HS faculty/staff to plan and execute student/family experiences that may include, but not limited to; assemblies, information nights, home visits, school visits, special events, etc. to motivate, encourage, and help inform students and families of academic opportunities.

    • Work with School Counselors to build a deep understanding of student wellbeing and needs.

    • Aids in the supervision of student discipline in the cafeteria.

    • Works with teachers in all matters related to classroom discipline and student conduct.

    • Responsible for appropriate communication related to student discipline with all members of Middle School staff.

    • Other disciplinary matters which an administrator may assign.

    Additional Duties

    • This position reports to the Building Administrators

    • Perform all other duties that may be assigned by the Building Administrators

    Terms of Employment

    • 188 Days

    • Refer to Watertown Education Association Union Contract

    • Eligible for additional TOSA stipend

    • IF TOSA acquires the 092 certificate, they are eligible to engage in evaluation procedures as outlined for TOSA employees.

    Work Schedule

    • Monday - Friday 

    • Time: 7:40am - 2:50pm

    All application materials must be submitted online, through Applitrack; should you have any difficulty in submitting your online application please contact (860)945-4813.

     

    *District reserves the right to close the posting if a suitable candidate is found prior to the external closing date.









Postings current as of 3/26/2025 1:43:00 PM CST.


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