Dean of Students (0065) Russellville High School

Summary

The Dean of Students will work in conjunction with other school administrators to ensure the academic,   educational , and extra-curricular effectiveness of the school.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain an effective learning climate in the school.
• Establish guidelines for proper student conduct and maintain student discipline.
• Plan, organize and direct implementation of specific school activities (as assigned).
• Establish and maintain favorable relationships with local community groups and individuals to foster understanding and solicit support for overall school objectives and programs.
• Orient newly-assigned staff members and assist in their development as appropriate.
• Interpret Board policies and administrative directives.
• Discuss and resolve individual student instructional problems.
• Coordinate and supervise support services as assigned, such as maintenance, security, food service, recreational programs, financial and accounting services.
• Assume leadership in the direction of the school’s co-curricular and extracurricular activities.
• Prepare or supervise various reports, records and/or lists as requested.
• Participate in administrative meetings as required and/or appropriate.
• Work with Central Office administration and staff with respect for school needs.
• Participate and/or conduct staff meetings as appropriate to keep members informed of changes, programs and implementing professional development.
• Keep abreast of changes in the profession by attending necessary and appropriate meetings and trainings.
• Exert leadership as applicable in the development of programs for staff members.
• Provide proper supervision of pupils at all times.
• Evaluate classified staff members regarding their individual performance.
• Perform other duties as discussed and/or assigned by Principal.
• Develop and maintain effective public relations with the school community through various means.

Required Knowledge & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Operation of a computer terminal and data entry techniques.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Research methods and report writing techniques.
• Laws, rules, and regulations related to assigned activities.
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Technical aspects of the field of specialty.

Ability to:

• To perform the responsibilities as previously outlined.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Operate a computer terminal.
• Prioritize and schedule work.
• Learn, apply and explain policies, procedures, rule, and regulations.
• Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions.
• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Meet schedules and timelines.

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 this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, close/distance vision, and hearing.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, and push or pull weights up to 50 pounds.
• Requires a high level of physical endurance to meet the demands of extended workdays (coverage of building activities and extra-curricular activities, etc.).
• Requires the ability to handle and balance multiple demands at the same time.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in a particular part of the workday.

Education and/or Experiences

• Three (3) years of successful teaching experience with demonstrated evidence of and potential for success in administrative/supervisory responsibilities.
• Demonstrates knowledge of current curriculum and instructional trends and techniques.

Licenses and Other Requirements

• Valid Kentucky Administrator’s Leadership Certification.