Dean of Students-THS

Title: DEAN OF STUDENTS

Reports to: Building Principal

Description

Assists the principal in the day-to-day operations of the school. Monitors the behavior and academic progress of students.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Successful classroom teaching experience.
• Training and/or experience in behavioral management techniques.
• Effective organizational, planning and project management skills.
• Keeps current with technology and other workplace innovations that support job functions.
• Training in first aid.
• Such alternative to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate.
  
  

Duties And Responsibilities

The following duties are representative of performance expectations. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions.

• Monitors attendance and employment laws, rules and regulations. Recommends administrative procedures that facilitate compliance with legal mandates.
• Addresses issues that arise during the absence of the principal.
• Participates as an active member of the leadership team. Upholds board policies and follows administrative guidelines/procedures. Promotes a professional image of the school district.
• Analyzes data to improve school operations. Helps develop and implement the district’s strategic plan. Identifies and develops partnerships that enhance district services.
• Provides staff leadership and consensus development. Advances the change process. Implements strategies and timeframes to accomplish organizational objectives. Helps resolve problems.
• Maintains open and effective communication. Promotes the district’s mission, philosophy, and vision. Serves as an information resource. Keeps stakeholders informed about emerging issues.
• Monitors community demographics, resources and emerging trends. Helps mobilize the community to maintain a strong commitment of support for the school district.
• Investigates student attendance and conduct concerns. Helps stakeholders understand legal requirements and the consequences of continued truancy and/or misconduct. Helps students acknowledge and manage responsible personal conduct.
• Administers appropriate discipline for violations of the Student Code of Conduct, unexcused tardiness, unexcused absences, class cuts, and failure to serve attendance-related detentions. Performs discipline-related data entry activities.
• Develops and implements motivational programs to improve attendance.
• Investigates and reports hardship, neglect, and suspected child abuse cases.
• Upholds applicable local, state, and federal laws. Initiates referrals to community resources as needed (e.g., legal, health, welfare, etc.). Serves as a school contact for service providers.
• Encourages program innovations. Pursues funding opportunities. Prepares grant/foundation applications. Implements funded proposals and complies with reporting requirements.
• Assists with the development of program schedules (e.g., courses, auxiliary services, student activities, etc.). Coordinates program assessment processes.
• Assists with withdrawal procedures. Upholds policies regarding immunization, age, attendance, legal residence, guardianship, classification, promotion, retention, testing, etc.
• Assists with student testing programs. Analyzes test results. Assists principal to provide leadership for instructional modifications and interventions that enhance student learning and improve test performance.
• Complies with federal and state policies/procedures for the education of students identified as having a disability. Ensure that services are provided in the least restrictive educational environment.
• Participates in parent conferences and student planning meetings as needed (e.g., IAT’s, IEP meetings, etc.).
• Provides guidance, communicates expectations, and shows an active interest in student progress.
• Helps staff resolve problems that impede student participation in appropriate learning activities.
• Upholds the student code of conduct. Maintains high expectations for behavior and performance. Helps with student management issues. Prepares student conduct reports/discipline recommendations.
• Assists with the revision and distribution of student/parent and teacher handbooks as directed.
• Assists with the supervision of students (e.g., arrivals/departures, parking lots, lunch periods, changing classes, extracurricular programs, etc.).
• Promotes a safe, effective and efficient work/learning environment. Monitors safety concerns. Works with stakeholders to manage or eliminate risk factors.
• Assists with the revision of emergency preparedness/crisis management plans as directed (e.g., fire, weather, security, etc.). Administers threat reporting, assessment, and response procedures.
• Assists with the collection, verification and recording of program information as directed.
• Supports the transition of new students.
• Maintains accurate records and submits reports on time.
• Respects personal privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Encourages parent organizations and supports school-sponsored activities.
• Pursues growth opportunities that enhance professional performance and advance district goals.
• Strives to develop rapport and serves as a positive role model for others.
• Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
• Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

The following characteristics and physical skills are essential for the successful performance of assigned duties.

• Demonstrates professionalism and maintains a positive work attitude.
• Engenders staff enthusiasm and teamwork.
• Facilitates meetings and engages in public speaking opportunities.
• Acknowledges personal responsibility for decisions and conduct.
• Skillfully manages individual, group and organizational interactions.
• Averts problem situations and intervenes to resolve conflicts.
• Interprets information accurately and initiates effective responses.
• Effectively uses problem-solving, listening, observation, reading, verbal, nonverbal and writing skills.
• Organizes tasks and manages time effectively. Meets deadlines despite time constraints.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance records and is punctual.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Knowledge of current administrative procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of school law and regulations.
• Proficient computer skills.
  
  

Working Conditions

Exposure to the following situations may range from remote to frequent based on circumstances and factors that may not be predictable.

• Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
• Potential for interaction with disruptive and/or unruly individuals.
• Exposure to adverse weather conditions and seasonal temperature extremes.
• Duties may require operating and/or riding in a vehicle.
• Duties may require prolonged use of a computer keyboard and monitor.
• Duties may require working under time constraints to meet deadlines.
• Duties may require working during the evening and/or weekend.
• Potential for exposure to danger in emergency situations (fire, intruder).
  
  

Performance Evaluation

Job performance is evaluated according to the policy provisions adopted by the Twinsburg City School District Board of Education.

The Twinsburg City School District Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability. This job description summary does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. This job description is subject to change in response to funding variables, emerging technologies, improved operating procedures, productivity factors, and unforeseen events.