The Catholic Diocese of Trenton

Dean of Students

Job Description

The Dean of Students collaborates closely with the Principal, Vice Principals, faculty, parents, students, and Parish community. Acts as primary advisor to the Principal, shares responsibility for the daily running of the school. The Dean of Students must be a visionary leader able to assist in academic supervision, strategic planning, student discipline, and proactive communication.

Qualifications

  • Be a practicing Catholic in good standing
  • Hold a New Jersey Principal certification or equivalent
  • Hold a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership or a related field
  • Demonstrate a commitment to the ministry of the Catholic education
  • Possess prior, successful teaching and administrative experience, preferably in a Catholic school
  • Demonstrate skills needed to work with teachers who focus on continually improving student learning
  • Display knowledge of curriculum and instruction and have experience in curriculum development
  • Have experience supervising student discipline
  • Demonstrate strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and technological proficiency
  • Possess the ability to work collaboratively with others in a parish-based school community

Essential Functions

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

  • Foster a Catholic learning environment
  • Assist in the formulation of policies, organizational plans, goals and objectives in order to develop and maintain an educationally effective school of excellence
  • Address any excessive absences and/or tardiness
  • Supervise arrival and dismissal procedures
  • Ensure all students are adhering to the dress code and honor the student code of conduct.
  • Assist in maintaining student discipline and overall student achievement.
  • Work in conjunction with the Principal in scheduling and supervising all school activities and special events, inclusive of those which may occur in the evening or on weekends.
  • Perform any other reasonable duties as assigned by the Principal

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Stand for most of the day
  • Balance and walk around the school
  • Reach out and above with hands and arms; up to chalkboard, interactive white board and bulletin board height
  • Climb stairs to various rooms (cafeteria, library, gym, etc.)
  • Climb and stand on a short ladder
  • Push or pull carts with educational equipment
  • Verbalize, listen and hear

Job Type: Full-time
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Education and Training
  • Industries

    Religious Institutions

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