Department:

Schoolwide

Job Title:

Dean of Students

FLSA Status:

(Exempt/Non-exempt)

Unit B; Exempt

In compliance with state and federal laws, Newton Public Schools are committed to equity, anti-racism and a nondiscrimination policy for students, employees and prospective applicants. All educational and employment determinations are based on an individual’s qualifications and achievements without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, homelessness, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by state and/or federal statute.

Summary:

The Interim Dean of Students manages the social, academic, and behavioral progress for 25% of the school population, working with the other Deans as a team to manage the wellbeing of the students, staff and faculty.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications :

• Masters Degree or higher
• Appropriate DESE certification
• Minimum of 5 years of experience at the high school level
• Ability to handle multitude of varying and complex issues
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong leadership skills
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with all stakeholders and to guide teachers to do the same

Desired Qualifications :

• Assistant Principal/Principal License
• Certification in educational leadership (i.e. supervisor/director or principal)
• Supervisory/managerial experience
• Skills and desire to work as team player with teachers and staff
• Knowledge of student management practices, including use of data to inform decision making
Ability to use technology effectively

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities (Not Limited To):

1. Serve as a resource for building staff, administrators, and parents in working with students, creating a positive school climate, and helping students develop a positive self-concept. Skill in human relations which demonstrates sensitivity to needs and concerns of others.

2. Participate in or lead development of positive behavior support systems and development of intervention strategies. Develop and implement building-wide safety protocols and act as liaison to various community agencies.

3. Demonstrate ability to work successfully and positively with all students to provide them with assistance in meeting their educational needs. Coordinates, facilitates and implements disciplinary intervention steps and processes with staff, working closely with the principal, including participating or leading meetings regarding student growth and success (IEP and 504 case conferences, parent meetings, expulsion hearings, etc).

4. Work closely with other Deans to consistently manage all student progress. Attend and participate in various leadership team meetings and other building meetings as assigned.

5. Coordinate implementation of parent involvement as well as school sponsored events. Assist with school-wide and event supervision. May oversee school-wide team meetings and implementation efforts.

6. Ability to effectively supervise building classified staff in keeping with the staff member’s collective bargaining agreement.

7. Maintains accurate student discipline records including the documentation of all parent/guardian conferences, suspensions and phone calls for behavior.

8. Be highly present and visible during school hours ensuring a positive school environment.

9. Model the school’s core values and set the standard for professional behavior.

10. Communicate daily with students, parents, and teachers regarding attendance and discipline matters.

11. Responsible for implementing “other job related duties” as needed.

12. Consistent and on-time attendance is required.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements :

Work Environment :

• Work is performed in both office and school environments
• Ability to operate computer, printer, telephone, copier, facsimile machine and other standard office equipment
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds
Sufficient mobility to navigate within a large school building