What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dean of Students position at Mayer Unified School District?
Mayer Jr/Sr High School (grades 7-12)
4 day school week
SUMMARY:Manage students, including guidance, discipline, and behavior.
MISSION & LEADERSHIP:
- Embrace the mission, philosophy, and culture of the school.
- Demonstrate visible, active leadership in the daily life of the school, including during the daily routines of arrival, dismissal, lunch, and break times.
- Demonstrate alignment with the school's core purpose, values, and strategic priorities.
- Work collaboratively as a part of the administration team to support students, parents, and faculty.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
School Community
- Identify proactive approaches to keep our community strong.
- Continue to develop the student life curriculum centered around the core values of the school which incorporates diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and social-emotional learning.
- Oversee the planning and implementation of student leadership training throughout the academic year.
- Communicate frequently with both faculty and parents about students' experiences.
Working with Students
- Build relationships with students.
- Identify priorities and allocate resources to support the emotional and mental health of students.
- Oversee the student experience and foster a school climate that enhances community and student growth.
- Be present and visible in the school community by frequently connecting with students in common areas.
- Nurture and coach student leaders.
- Provide proactive and responsive one-on-one and group based student support.
- Foster a caring, positive and engaging learning environment.
Discipline and Attendance
- Enact and continually improve a thoughtful and thorough student discipline program.
- Support and communicate the community expectations including the code of conduct, honor code, and major school rules.
- Develop and implement innovative approaches to discipline, to include restorative practices.
- Develop and communicate clear disciplinary procedures and policies to students, families, and the school community.
- Work collaboratively with the school community to help implement innovative forms of discipline that promote justice, healing, and learning in ways that are guided by empathy, compassion, transparency, and fairness.
- Implement disciplinary interventions
- Mediate and resolve discipline issues.
- Consult with the principal/superintendent on repeat and/or significant discipline issues.
- Coordinate discipline meetings with students and families involved.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Experience:
- Valid Arizona teaching certificate
- Valid driver’s license required
- IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
- CPR and 1st Aid certified
- CPI certified (recommended)
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Must possess strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrate strong work ethic, ability to work independently and the need for minimal supervision.
- Maintain strict confidentiality
- Create positive public relations
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Stooping, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, and able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Frequently required to stand or walk for long periods of time
- Driving a car or van
- Moderate noise levels
- Work performed in indoor and outdoor environments with all types of weather and temperature conditions
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person