Upper School Dean of Students

Job Title

Upper School Dean of Students

Classification

Exempt

Reports to

Head of Upper School

Overview

This is a ten (10) month administrative position that is responsible for directing assigned programs and services for upper school; providing information and serving as a resource to others; and addressing issues, situations and/or problems that arise with enrolled students (primarily female students). The Upper School Dean of Students is expected to assist Hebron Christian Academy in achieving its mission. A commitment to excellence and unparalleled customer service is needed and is the expectation of all Hebron employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field
• Experience as a Teacher
  
  
  

Spiritual and Personal Expectations

• Acknowledges Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
• Commits to faithful active service in a local orthodox, evangelical church and personal prayer and Bible study.
• Commits to model spiritual, academic, physical and social growth personally and professionally.
• Maintains a Christian lifestyle that reflects the biblical perspective of integrity and appropriate personal and family relationships, personal conduct and moral behavior.
• Displays a love for students and education.
• Commits to our foundational statements and governing policies.
• Commits to our employee code of conduct.
  
  
  

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Capacity to initiate and nurture relationships with stakeholders.
• Good interpersonal skills and sound judgment when communicating with stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask.
• Ability to work collegially and collaboratively while maintaining confidentiality.
• Strong customer service orientation demonstrating excellence in providing and modeling quality customer service.
• The ability to work as part of a team.
• High level of energy and a good sense of humor with the capacity for extraordinary time and effort demands.
• Proficient in Google or related software.
  
  
  

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Teach classes as determined by administration.
• Assist with oversight of the upper school disciplinary program.
• Discipline
• Establish disciplinary procedures in conjunction with the Upper School Principals and Head of Upper School.
• Enforce disciplinary procedures for all 6-12 grade students.
• Ensure due process in disciplinary procedures.
• Familiarize students, staff, and parents with disciplinary procedures.
• Intervene in occurrences of inappropriate behavior of students by assisting students in modifying such behavior and developing successful interpersonal skills.
• Facilitate communication between personnel, students and/or parents for evaluating situations, solving problems, and/or resolving conflict.
• Assist with maintaining and updating the student handbook.
• Oversee/coordinate all detentions or in-school-suspensions.
• Manage quarterly random drug testing.
• Supervision
• Serve as a presence in Chapel to monitor student behavior.
• Supervise lunch periods along with assigned teacher(s).
• Oversee or coordinate all detentions or in-school-suspensions.
• Build and Maintain Collaborative Relationships
• Utilize meaningful feedback from students, staff, families, and community in the evaluation of school programs and policies.
• Assist with orientation of new staff and new students.
• Provide guidance to students through God’s Word to assist them in meeting personal, academic, and social goals.
• Work with students to build life skills, including conflict resolution and problem solving.
• Assist in other areas as needed.
  
  

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of skills, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed.
  
  
  

Employment at Hebron Christian Academy is open to qualified individuals who are Christians of good character, without regard or reference to race, sex, national or ethnic origin, color, age, or disability. Hebron Christian Academy is a religious educational ministry, permitted to discriminate based on religion. All prospective and current employees must agree with Hebron Christian Academy's mission statement, and they must be willing to conduct their lives in conformity with the school's statement of faith and the school's declaration and agreement to ethical and moral integrity.