Dean of Students

Responsibilities

• To assist the principal in the general management of the school to ensure that students receive the best possible education and services with the resources available and the school is a positive, safe, healthy and productive place to learn 

PRIMARY FUNCTION: 

• The Assistant Principal will focus on the administration and supervision of the elementary school program. 
• Collaboratively work with various stakeholders to problem solve and create structures that lead to a positive school learning environment and school improvement.
• Foster strong relationships with students, staff, and parents are essential. 

EXPECTED RESULTS:

• Maintain an effective learning climate in the school. 
• Coordinates and supervises the day-to day student management procedures in the school including related record keeping and referral systems. 
• Enforces discipline as necessary in accordance with the district code of conduct and incorporates restorative justice principles. 
• Implements disciplinary policies through student, parent and staff conferences. 
• Assists the principal in providing for the safety and security of students, personnel, building and grounds and assists with the supervision of the school security. 
• Works with teachers, mental health professionals and other school staff and with public agencies to support students and address matters relating to the guidance and welfare of students. 
• Works cooperatively with various members of the administration and building staff in addressing building and or district issues. 
• Plans and supervises activities and programs with building staff which are outgrowths of the school’s curriculum such as: plays, concerts, assemblies, student council, field trips. 
• Supervises the maintenance of accurate records and reports to parents on the progress and attendance of students. 
• Directs, supervises and evaluates teachers, clerical staff and paraprofessionals.
• Prepares required reports and maintains complete and accurate records of the entire school program. 
• Assists the principal in observing and evaluating the performance of the instructional and support staff and completes required documentation. 
• Coordinates the schedule of all students, instructional and support staff. 
• Acts as the principal in the absence of the principal. 
• Performs related duties that may be assigned by the school principal, Superintendent of Schools or their designee