JOHNSTOWN-MONROE LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION
JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Dean of Students
Contract: 234 Days
Building/Facility: Johnstown High School
Reports to: High School Principal
Employment status: Regular/Full-time
FLSA Status: Exempt

Description: The Johnstown-Monroe School District is looking for a Dean of Students to perform those tasks assigned by the building principal and assist the building principal in the development and continuous implementation of a high school program which promotes the educational well-being of each student in the school.
Essential Functions:

• Assists in the establishment of goals and objectives for the school.
• Represent the building administrative team on school district committees as assigned.
• Assists in the process of interviewing, evaluating, and selecting new staff members.
• Assists in evaluation of school staff.
• Administer the school in the absence of the principal.
• Coordinates the revision of the teacher handbook as assigned.
• Shall assist in the direction, supervision, and evaluation of the building instructional program.
• Assists in the maintenance and improvement of the quality of the instructional program by being responsible for teacher implementation of the curriculum.
• Assists in the planning and implementing of programs for the health, safety and welfare of the students in the building
• Attend and supervise, as required, special events, functions, and athletic events of the school.
• Monitor lunchroom operation, student assemblies and student arrival and departure.
• Enforces and establishes disciplinary procedures which allows due process to the rights of students; familiarizes students, staff, and parents with the disciplinary procedures; hears and acts on behavior problems referred to the principal’s office schedules and supervises the personnel responsible for the detention and Wednesday school; compiles the annual discipline report; revises annually the student handbook assigned by the building principal.
• Establish attendance procedures which allows due process to the rights of students; familiarizes students, staff, and parents with the attendance procedures; hears and acts on attendance problems referred by attendance personnel as assigned by the building principal.
• Establishes and maintains procedures for the transition of students entering and leaving the school; establishes and maintains the school health program including up-to-date health records; plans and supervises all emergency preparedness programs including fire, tornado, and school safety drills as assigned by the building principal.
• Assists as assigned on bullying, harassment, discrimination, and Title IX investigations.
• Collaborate with staff to bring relevant and appropriate programing to students and staff (assemblies, virtual assemblies, etc.)
• Promote good public relations by maintaining professional personal appearance, attitude and conversation.
• Respond to complaints of parents in a positive and professional manner.
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., evaluations, health problems, documentation for legal proceedings.
• Have a presence in hallways and other common spaces periodically throughout the day.
• Assist with IAT. IEP, ETR, and 504 meetings as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal and/or superintendent.

Qualifications:

• Appropriate State of Ohio Teacher certification/license.
• Appropriate State of Ohio administrator’s
• Master’s Degree in Administration from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years successful education related experience.
• Such alternative(s) to the above qualifications as the superintendent and/or the board of education may find appropriate.
• Position requires a working knowledge of high school functions including student discipline, teacher evaluation, OHSAA rules and regulations; good organizational and communication skills; and ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to lead and motivate staff and students
• Ability to resolve problems in an efficient and effective manner
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Basic computer skills
• Basic first-aid
• Effective, active listening skills
• Knowledge of Ohio school law
• Organizational and problem solving skills
• Teaching/educational experience at the K-12 level
• Knowledge of athletics

Equipment Operated:

• Telephone
• Computer
• Printer
• Two-way radio
• Ability to utilize current technology

Additional Working Conditions:

• Frequent requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel, climb, and stoop
• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue
• Frequent interaction among unruly children
• Occasional repetitive hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, typing, calculator, writing
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull various items up to a maximum of 60 pounds, e.g., paper boxes, deliveries of supplies and equipment
• Frequent requirement to travel, both daily and overnight
• Frequent weekend/evening/summer work
• Occasional operation of a vehicle in inclement weather conditions, i.e., being prepared to attend to classes on all scheduled school days, except calamity days
• Frequent repetitive hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, typing, calculator, writing

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent’s supervisor and/or appointing authority.