What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026-2027 Dean of Students - High School (Part-Time) position at Fountain Hills High School?
JOB GOAL
The Dean of Students will assist in providing a safe and effective school environment by providing preventative and disciplinary services for students, supervising student activities, scheduling school events and supporting the staff of the school.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES shall include, but not be limited to the following:
School/Staff/Principal Support Management:
- Attend meetings of the Board as directed by building principal.
- Assist in home/school/community relations by communicating with parents and the community regarding school/student concerns.
- Communicate regularly with building principal, staff, and students.
- Attend to discipline of students as directed by principal.
- Develop programs within the school to assist in prevention of discipline occurrences and promotion of a positive environment.
- Support the principal by assisting with scheduling, student supervision, staff support and facilities management.
- Coordinate with playground supervisors to ensure a safe environment.
- Partner with Alternative Education staff to maintain progress of students placed or transitioning to Alternative Education.
- Assist students with positive behavior plans that create student success for classroom behavior, attendance and performance.
- Develop building schedules as needed for special events and oversee the duty schedule for both the regular education school days as well as other events.
- Coordinate the calendar of safety drills with building and the high school.
- Coordinate the calendar of facilities use for the gym with community requests and the high school admin staff.
- Attend state/conference meetings and relevant professional meetings. Attend meetings concerning district activities (including community groups such as Booster Club), prioritized by the school principal.
- Prepare and monitor an annual budget for activities and programs.
- Be responsible for all accident and injury reports and see that they are properly completed and submitted through the proper channels.
- Coordinate the use of all facilities and events in cooperation with district personnel.
- Comply with all Board policies, administrative regulations and District procedures, as well as all state, federal and local laws and regulations.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned.
Leadership
- Provide community leadership in developing interscholastic activities and character-building programs.
- Be available for associated student body meetings and clubs/organization meetings as the athletic/activity director.
- Serve as a positive role model for students, parents, fans and community members.
- Maintain professionalism with parents and the community at all times.
Supervisory
- Require advisors to govern themselves rigorously in accordance with the Arizona educator code of ethics and as positive role models for students.
- Require advisors to master and demonstrate principles of excellence in coaching, advising and providing positive role models to students.
- Serve as liaison between staff members of the athletic and activities departments, principal of the school and the community.
- Work in cooperation with the superintendent, principal, and student council on athletic events and high school activities.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned.