Dean of Students - Teacher on Special Assignment

TITLE: HIGH SCHOOL DEAN OF STUDENTS

JOB STATUS: TEACHER ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

REPORTS TO: PRINCIPAL

DEPARTMENT: ACADEMICS AND STUDENT LEARNING

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide overall student management that will support students by creating positive and structured guidance to assist them with being successful in a school setting.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters degree from an accredited college or university
• Administrative license or demonstrate enrollment in an administrative licensure program
• Successful teaching experience at the secondary level
• Ability to handle delicate and sensitive situations with professionalism.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Protect the health, safety and welfare of all students.
• Assist with the interpretation of school policies and procedures for students, parents, staff and community.
• Work with the Principal and Asst. Principal to oversee student attendance.
• Assist with the development and implementation of student advocacy and student support programs and services.
• Work cooperatively with community and government agencies and individual service providers; for example, Juvenile Court, the Department of Human Services, physicians and counselors.
• Provide support and problem solving assistance for individual students, in conjunction with their parents, teachers and other staff.
• Facilitate communication among all interested parties; including but not limited to, faculty, staff and parents.
• Make referrals to the Intervention Assistance Teams.
• Assist the Principal and Assistant Principal with discipline.
• Develop individual behavior management plans for students as needed.
• Coordinate faculty committees; for example, student recognition, substance abuse, and public relations.
• Assist with the supervision of the high school staff, in cooperation with the Principal and Assistant Principal.
• Coordinate staff development.
• Coordinate home instruction services for students on medical leave.
• Attend before and after school events and activities, as needed.
• Engage in continuous professional growth, including attending training sessions as assigned. Complete a professional development plan according to procedures adopted by the school district.
• Use sound judgment, tact and diplomacy when interacting with students, parents and the community, and maintain the confidentiality of information that is not public domain.
• Serve as a role model in the practice of ethical principles, responsible behavior and democratic values.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary Based on Teacher Salary Schedule

The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the education, experience, skill and ability levels typically needed to successfully perform the essential duties contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as individual absolute standards, but considered holistically with other position-related criteria.

The Dublin City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by law.