MS Dean of Students

Job Goal:

Responsible for aiding the principal to provide leadership, supervision, and organization in support of the educational development of middle school students within the ORS System and to effectively and efficiently supervise the assigned school to maximize the educational services provided.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assist in communicating student expectations and promoting a positive school culture
• Work with students to address personal problems related to school
• Supervise attendance, academic progress, and discipline
• Conduct conferences with parents and all involved personnel regarding attendance, academic progress, or disciplinary problems
• Suggest alternative means and new ideas, different approaches to aid in achieving students' success and improved educational goals
• Ensure necessary disciplinary records are maintained
• Follow-up on students assigned consequences to ensure the students are in compliance
• Coordinate with counselors regarding student progress toward grade level expectations
• Supervise and assist staff in emergency situations with knowledge of school campus safety plans
• Supervise assigned area during fire and other emergency drills to ensure compliance with State and school safety regulations
• Engage with stakeholders: teachers, supervisors, students, parents, and community members
• Support staff in the implementation of state, district, and school initiatives and requirements (ex: IEP, 504, RTI process, E Plan, PBL)
• Assist in the orientation of new teachers and with the in-service education of the faculty
• Work with teachers in solving classroom problems
• Develop and nurture partnerships with stakeholders
• Provide instructional support for continuous improvement
• Support a culture for teaching and learning
• Assist with supervision of the cafeteria or commons areas
• Assist in providing supervision for school sponsored extra-curricular events and club activities
• Secure certification and assist in evaluating teachers using the TEAM Model
• Manage resources to effectively maintain the school

Qualifications (minimum education, licensure, and/or experience):

• Master's degree required
• Tennessee administrative licensure required
• Administrative experience preferred