Dean of Students-Fegely

Dean of Students

POSITION SUMMARY

The Dean of Student serves as a member of the Portage High School administrative team and assists with the daily operation of the school, specifically in the areas of attendance, behavioral, and disciplinary prevention and intervention services with an emphasis on Restorative Justice and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). The candidate needs to embrace an inclusive philosophy and demonstration experience with the implementation and use of Response to Intervention and Positive Behavior and Support methods. Other activities and responsibilities may be delegated by the building principal.  

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge or skills associated with this position, but is intended to accurately reflect the essential job elements. Any combination of the job functions shown below may be performed.

Essential Functions:

1. Assist in the implementation of policies, regulations, guidelines, and procedures pertaining to student behavior and attendance.
2. Assist in maintaining discipline throughout the student body and participates in disciplinary hearings when applicable.
3. Address bus behavior referrals and maintains appropriate documentation.
4. Assist teachers with behavior management plans and strategies.
5. Evaluate Teaching Staff.
6. Work with student services staff in providing guidance and motivation for student success and in collaboratively developing plans for students who struggle.
7. Coordinate and facilitate restorative practices approach to discipline and serves as a liaison with coordinators in other buildings to support a systematic approach.
8. Communicate with students, parents, and staff in a timely manner regarding student behavior and attendance.

 Additional Job Functions:

1. Maintain a commitment to learning about best practices in student management and attendance.
2. Attend special meetings to engage in conversations involving student behavior and attendance.
3. Participate in professional growth to improve skills related to the job assignment.
4. Perform supervision of students during unstructured times such as before and after school, during passing times and during lunch periods. As a member of the high school administrative team, assist with supervision of special events/athletics.
5. Make recommendations concerning the revision and updating of student code of conduct, rules, regulations, and handbooks.
6. Assist in the classroom/classroom coverage if/when needed.
7. Perform such record-keeping functions as the principal may direct, including entry of behavior events in the student information system, and producing and sending documentation related to behavior events to families as required by policy or statute.
8. Perform other related duties as directed by Principal.

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

1. Master’s degree in Education Leadership.
2. Administrative license required.
3. Training on equity, diversity and culturally responsive pedagogy, as well as willingness to extend his or her professional development in these areas preferred.
4. Experience with Teacher Evaluations.
5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
6. Ability to work well with administration, teachers, students, and parents.
7. General knowledge of restorative justice theory and practice.

ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. Indoor office and outdoor environment.
2. Continuous contact with staff, students, and the public.
3. Work involves frequent disruptions of daily schedule.
4. The person in this position needs to be able to move about inside the school to visit classrooms and attend meetings outside of his or her office.
5. The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
6. The person in this position must be able to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine and computer printer.
7. The person in this position must be able to exchange accurate information with such individuals.
8. The person in this position must be able to observe teachers in their classrooms.
9. The person in this position must be able to observe student behavior.

DISCLAIMER

This position description is subject to change at any time.