Eastpointe Community Schools

Dean of Students

Job Title: Dean of Students

Do you believe that students deserve a culture and climate where learning and high expectations can be fun? Would you like to work with a collaborative and passionate team? Do you believe that extra curricular activities can have a profound effect on a student?

Position Description: The Dean of Students will serve as the primary advocate for supporting the diverse needs of students. Supporting attendance, behavior, student mobility, academic and non-academic needs. The Dean will coordinate positive behavior interventions, after school events, culture and climate team members, and develop a culture and climate of high expectations.

Minimum Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field
  • 3-5 Years classroom or intervention teaching experience
  • Michigan Teacher Certification - highly qualified in subject area for level
  • Preference given to those with ESL Certification, Master’s Degree in Education or Social Work, and/or Behavior Specialist

Who we are: Eastpointe Community Schools is in the business of transforming lives. Our partnership with the Macomb Intermediate School District (MISD), Michigan Department of Education (MDE), and MI Excel has created a unique opportunity for rapid district turnaround. Part of our continued growth and improvement involves increasing educational expectations, developing a culture of support, and nurturing all students to address academic, behavioral, and interpersonal needs. Eastpointe High School is a grade -12 building with an enrollment of 1100 students and capacity to serve over 2500. Eastpointe Middle School is a grade 6-7 building serving 400 students with a capacity of 600. Our upper elementary schools serve students in grades 3-5 and our lower elementary schools serve K-2 students.

Who we are: Eastpointe Community Schools is in the business of transforming lives. Our partnership with the Macomb Intermediate School District (MISD), Michigan Department of Education (MDE), and MI Excel has created a unique opportunity for rapid district turnaround. Part of our continued growth and improvement involves increasing educational expectations, developing a culture of support, and nurturing all students to address academic, behavioral, and interpersonal needs. Eastpointe Middle School is a grade 6-7 building serving 400 students with a capacity of 600.

What we offer: While all schools face challenges, at Eastpointe we all roll up our sleeves and work together to get things done. Our district appreciates talents and skills that others may have missed and embraces disruptive leaders willing to challenge the status quo. As the Dean of Students in our district, you will work side by side with the middle school principal who will help move you and your program forward. You will find tremendous opportunities for professional learning in Eastpointe, as continuous growth is an expectation for all employees. We pride ourselves on creating a culture of continuous improvement with educators who feel this work is a calling, and where every interaction with students counts.

What we are looking for: If you are passionate about inspiring excellent positive behavior intervention programs, guiding learners, and growing strong relationships with families, students, and our community, we are looking for you!

Our Dean Of Students Will

  • Participate in school, district, region and state meeting as appropriate
  • Assist students in establishing high standards of conduct
  • Support educator professional growth by modeling relationship, positive redirection, and productive discipline
  • Counsel students and parents about school and district policies
  • Coordinates efforts with guidance, school psychologist, and/or social worker in meeting with students and parents to discuss improving student attendance and/or behavior
  • Assists in the interpretation of school district programs relating to student substance abuse and truancy

Performance Responsibilities

This position will not perform any administration or supervision of staff or perform evaluations of teachers or other professional staff.

  • Supports a Multi -tiered systems of interventions for students including but not limited to behavior, attendance, student mobility, academic, and non-academic needs
  • Serves on the Positive Behavior Support Team (PBIS) and coordinates implementation of Committee goals and initiatives
  • Implements Federal, State, Board and District Policies/Laws as it pertains to student discipline

Selection Committee

Reports to: Supervising Administrator/ Head of Schools

Salary Data per EFE ContractAs per Negotiated Agreement with the EDFT. This position will also have a stipend of $10,000 above the teachers contract for the additional responsibilities that require work time beyond the normal teaching day or calendar. As with other non-classroom positions (ie. counselors) this position will not receive a preparation period.

Performance Evaluation: As a teacher in the EFE the Dean of Students will be evaluated with the approved District tool by Principal

We would love to tell you more: http://www.eastpointeschools.org/

Apply in our TalentEd system at https://eastpointeschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Education and Training
  • Industries

    Primary and Secondary Education

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