Dean of Students Hinsdale Elementary School

Hinsdale Elementary School seeks an experienced Dean of Students to serve as a member of the school administrative team and assist with the daily operations of the school, specifically in the areas of attendance, behavioral, and disciplinary prevention and intervention services with an emphasis on MTSS-B. The position provides responsive and rehabilitative services for children, ultimately enabling children to better access the curriculum and all aspects of school life. The position needs to embrace an inclusive philosophy and demonstrate experience with implementation of data informed decision making to address individual and systematic social-emotional needs. The Dean will consider the whole child Other activities and responsibilities may be delegated by the building principal. Any combination of the job functions shown below may be performed. •Assist in the development of a school culture that believes all students can and will achieve at high levels. •Maintain a close working relationship with Principal, MTSS Leadership Team, Special Education Coordinator, staff, and district administrators to ensure information exchange and coordination of efforts and general support for the decision-making process, as well as supporting school improvement initiatives and processes. •Assume building supervisor role in the absence of the Principal. •Manage all school and transportation student conduct documentation. •Attend school and district meetings as needed; Participate in district level MTSS-B committee and the security team; Lead or co-lead the support team and school based MTSS-B team •Assist teachers with developing, implementing, and monitoring individual behavior management plans and strategies. •Coordinate and facilitate restorative practices approach to discipline and serve as a liaison with all specialists to support a systemic approach. •Communicate with students, parents, and staff in a timely manner regarding student behavior and attendance. •Implement behavior management strategies including daily classroom walkthroughs, communication techniques, leading professional development for all staff, and monitoring of practices and program. •Work directly with students and staff to stabilize behaviors and rebuild community trust in classrooms, help staff understand and address their own dysregulation in conduct-related issues, and provide crisis intervention to optimize student functioning. •Attend special meetings to engage in conversations involving student behavior and attendance. •Make recommendations concerning the revision and updating of student code of conduct, rules, regulations, and handbooks. •Serve as a liaison between the school, social services, community agencies, and the School Resource Officer to coordinate supports, facilitate communication, and ensure a cohesive, student-centered approach to addressing behavioral, social-emotional, and safety needs. •Support continued use of universal SEL screening data, behavior data, and attendance records to identify system level needs while targeting specific groups and individual students for explicit instruction. •Perform other related duties as directed by the Principal.