Dean of Students

COLOMA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

DEAN OF STUDENTS

COLOMA ELEMENTARY

FY26-27

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The Dean of Students plays a key role in fostering a positive and supportive school climate by overseeing student discipline, attendance, and behavior management programs. Under the supervision of the Principal, the Dean of Students works collaboratively with administrators, teachers, students, parents, and community stakeholders to promote a safe and respectful learning environment within Coloma Elementary School.

As part of a leadership team, the Dean of Students is responsible for site progress toward achieving the district and school's mission, vision, and core beliefs. Provides management of site programs, accountability directives, student discipline, and facilities. Acts as liaison to parents, community, and other district groups. Monitors and assists with student progress, evaluates and ensures high-quality staff performance, and works with the parents and the community. Incumbent performs related work as required. The Dean also plays a key role in promoting equity, social-emotional learning, and academic achievement for all students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Student Behavior and Discipline

• Implements and oversees student behavior policies, discipline procedures, and restorative practices in alignment with district policies and state regulations.
• Works with school counselors, social workers, and other support staff to address student behavioral and social-emotional needs.
• Leads initiatives to promote positive school culture, including anti-bullying programs, conflict resolution strategies, and peer mediation efforts.
• Utilizes effective methods for behavior prevention and management; supports staff with behavior management strategies and communicates expectations with students and families.
• Work closely with students, teachers, and families to address behavioral concerns and develop intervention plans.
• Member of building PBIS & Intervention team

Attendance and Student Engagement

• Monitors student attendance, identifies trends, and collaborates with families and staff to improve student engagement and reduce absenteeism.
• Assists in producing various reports, including attendance (absence and tardiness).
• Collaborate with counselors, teachers, and administrators to implement behavioral and academic support systems.
• Develop and oversee attendance improvement strategies, ensuring student accountability.

Instructional Support and School Leadership

• Supports the vision leadership of the school principal that involves staff, families, students, and the community in the identification and accomplishment of the school's mission.
• Encourages and develops the leadership of others; analyzes relevant information, makes decisions, delegates responsibility, and provides appropriate support and follow-up.
• Applies collaborative strategic planning to help identify and accomplish the school's mission, goals, and objectives.
• Acts as an instructional support resource for staff; regularly observes teaching methods and strategies and ensures their effectiveness.
• Uses a variety of techniques and strategies to assess student performance and progress; proficient in data management systems and analysis of student achievement data.
• Supports Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and inclusive practices.

School Climate and Safety

• Foster a safe, respectful, and inclusive school environment that supports student learning and well-being.
• Lead initiatives to build positive relationships between students, staff, and families.
• Promote programs that support student leadership, engagement, and character development.
• Assist in crisis management and conflict resolution within the school community.
• Provides a safe, orderly climate for learning; manages the operation and maintenance of the physical environment.

Teacher & Staff Collaboration

• Work with teachers to develop classroom management strategies that enhance student engagement.
• Provide support and training for staff on effective behavioral intervention strategies.

Compliance and Administrative Responsibilities

• Assists in supervision of students during school activities, events, and transitional times (e.g., lunch, recess, arrival/dismissal).
• Ensures compliance with CCS board policy and appropriate laws of the State of Michigan, district regulations, and the Michigan Department of Education policies.
• Organize and participate in school events that strengthen community relationships.
• May serve as building coordinator for 504s
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Education and Experience: Any combination of education/experience that could likely provide the required knowledge in qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in administration, education, educational leadership, or other related field;

AND

Experience: Five (5) years of certified teaching experience, education administration, or K-12 leadership in an educational setting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Deep belief in CCS’s vision and mission
• Knowledge of child development, human relations, and challenges facing students and families.
• Understanding of strategies for collaborating with families, community leaders, and school personnel.
• Expertise in data collection, analysis, and data-driven decision-making for school improvement.
• Familiarity with district-wide discipline plans, behavior matrices, attendance policies, and inclusive practices.
• Knowledge of school law, public relations, and staff supervision.
• Strong skills in planning, organizing, managing staff, and resolving conflicts constructively.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to establish positive relationships within diverse communities.
• De-escalate student behavior, and support team-building efforts, coach staff in classroom management practices.
• Extraordinary interpersonal skills and desire to work as a team player with teachers and staff.
• Ability to plan strategically and maintain a focus on results.
• Ability to partner and create relationships with parents and community members
• Understanding of the need for and willingness to do "whatever it takes” to support student achievement in traditionally under-served communities.
• Meticulous organizational ability in order to set priorities, organize workload, handle multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
• Positive attitude and maturity sufficient for a demanding position and longer school days.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/ PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

• Exposure to weather: Occasional exposure to outdoor weather.
• Exposure to loud noises: Occasional exposure to loud noises.
• Working in confined spaces: Occasional work in confined spaces.
• Working at heights: Rarely working at excessive heights
• Working with hazardous materials: Rarely working with hazardous materials.
• Exposure to stressful situations
• Exposure to a rapidly changing environment, including but not limited to schedule, location, students, responsibilities, etc.

Physical Demands

• Lifting/Carrying: Occasionally lifting to 50lbs.
• Standing/Walking: Requires prolonged standing and walking throughout the workday.
• Bending/Stooping: Occasional bending and stooping to retrieve items.
• Reaching: Occasionally reaching above shoulder level.
• Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally moving objects by pushing or pulling.
• Climbing: May rarely need to climb stairs or ladders to access equipment.
• Fine motor skills: Requires dexterity for handling small parts and tools.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• Salary with commensurate with experience
• MPSERS Retirement System
• District paid life insurance, LTD, sick and personal days
• BCBS or Priority Health Medical Insurance(some plans free to employees), Cash in Lieu of insurance $6,000 annual, Dental & Vision

DATES

• Application Deadline: June 19, 2026
• Start Date: August 17, 2026
• • 200 Day Contract
• Opening Day all staff August 25, 2026
• First Day of School with students August 31st, 2026

It is the policy of Coloma Community Schools that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, disability, height, weight, marital status, or any other status covered by federal, state, or local law shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to, discrimination during any program, activity, service, or in employment. Any person suspecting a discriminatory practice should contact our compliance officers, Wendy Tremblay and Craig Fisher at 302 W. St. Joseph Street, Coloma, MI 49038, 269.468.2424 or via email at complaint@ccs.coloma.org.