What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dean of Students position at Hastings Area School System?
Dean of Students - (31a Funded)
Location: Hastings High School
Reports To: High School Principal
Terms of Employment: Full-Time - 200 days
Funding Source: Section 31a At-Risk Funds
Position Summary
The Dean of Students – At-Risk Intervention Specialist will provide direct, targeted support to identified at-risk high school students to improve attendance, behavior, credit attainment, and graduation outcomes. This position is designed for a professional with a Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) or an Administration Certificate who can deliver trauma-informed interventions, case management, and student advocacy.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide direct intervention services to at-risk students, including:
- Attendance and truancy intervention (monitoring, home contact, re-engagement plans)
- Behavior support, de-escalation, and restorative practices
- Social-emotional skill development and goal setting
- Monitor and support credit attainment and on-track-to-graduate status
- Develop and oversee individualized intervention and success plans
- Conduct regular student check-ins, mentoring, and progress monitoring
- Coordinate dropout prevention and re-engagement efforts
- Lead and implement restorative practices as alternatives to suspension
- Discipline responsibilities are connected to restorative practices and student support
- Participate in and support MTSS/PBIS teams at the high school level
- Collaborate with counselors to align academic planning with social-emotional supports
- Facilitate family outreach and engagement, especially for chronically absent or disengaged students
- Connect students and families to community resources (mental health, housing, employment supports, etc.)
- Maintain documentation of services, interventions, and measurable outcomes
- Use data (attendance, discipline, grades, credits) to identify and prioritize at-risk students
Qualifications
- Required: Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) or a closely related field, or an Administration Certificate
- Experience in a school or youth-serving setting
- Demonstrated experience working with at-risk or vulnerable student populations
- Strong knowledge of:
- Trauma-informed practices
- Behavior intervention strategies
- Family systems and case management
- Ability to build strong, supportive relationships with students and families
- Strong organizational, documentation, and data analysis skills
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit:
- Letter of interest
- Resume
- Letters of recommendation