Dean of Students – Secondary

POSITION TITLE: Dean of Students

JOB LEVEL: Administrative Compensation Plan

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt, 12-Month Work Calendar

REPORTS TO: Principal or Administrative Designee

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The Dean of Students will work directly with students, staff and parents to mediate disputes, resolve behavior problems and recommend discipline according to school guidelines. This position works under the general supervision of the site administrator, enforcing school regulations and district policy. This position helps maintain an orderly and safe campus.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES: (essential functions)

• Report writing (incidents that occur on campus).
• Assists in student and locker searches as directed by the administration.
• Assists in the supervision of athletic events, school dances and other school activities.
• Maintains a good relationship with students and the public in general..
• Attends all staff meetings and other meetings pertaining to student discipline.
• On-call resource for support in any incident, emergency, situation or other need as determined by the supervisor.
• Achieves and maintains proficient levels of performance, as described in the district and school evaluation policies and procedures and as communicated by the administration
• Develops and maintains positive, appropriate professional relationships with students and recognizes necessary boundaries in interacting with students.
• Models personal behaviors of honesty, fairness, courtesy, consideration and good citizenship.
• Establishes and maintains harmonious relationships with students, fellow employees and the general public by reflecting positively on the profession.
• Uses computer technology for specified program tasks and for use with students as needed for instruction or communication.
• Responds in a cooperative and positive manner to supervision and direction.
• Achieves professional growth as directed by the district through consultation with district support staff, attendance at building and district in-service meetings and approved workshops and classes.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the site supervisor(s).

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED: The candidate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have knowledge of policies and practices of agencies serving youth including school, police, juvenile court
• Able to identify possible student involvement in drugs, gang activities, or other illegal or dangerous activities.
• Experience with youth and demonstrates ability to supervise youth.
• Maintains and keeps a safe school environment for both students and staff.
• Intervention in both physical and verbal student confrontations.
• Discourages non-students from trespassing.
• Weapon retention and confiscation under direction of administration.
• Assists in medical emergencies on campus.
• Works closely with law enforcement on drug, alcohol and gang activity involving the schools.
• Assists with tracking students who have chronic absences.
• Assists students to get to class promptly; patrols campus and controls student conduct in halls and other areas of the school.
• Checks and verifies addresses of students for district residency requirements.
• Responsible to enforce, support and implement the discipline policies.
• Maintains satisfactory attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff, students and the public.
• Strong work ethic.
• Good communication, organization and computer skills.
• Supports the philosophy and mission of the District

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field required. Master’s degree preferred. 3 years of teaching or administrative experience in a culturally-diverse school setting preferred. Arizona Teaching and/or Administrative certificate highly preferred. Clean fingerprint record from The Arizona Department of Public Safety.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Able to perform the following physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation: critical sensory requirements include general vision, corrected to 20/20, hear or listen in the normal range (corrected) and speak and give directions clearly. Able to walk, sit, stand, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, lift (exerting force up to 50 pounds), carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to 125 lbs.

REQUIRED LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Arizona Driver’s License and the ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certification within 60 days of employment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Maricopa Unified School District 20 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its educational programs or activities. The Maricopa Unified School District 20 is an equal opportunity employer in compliance with title IX of The Education Amendments of 1972 and Sec. 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973