What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dean of Students position at School District of Ashland?
- Wisconsin teaching certification in grade level of school serving
- A master’s degree (preferred)
- Proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to assume responsibility, display initiative, and exercise good judgment.
- Ability to perform the duties of a sensitive and confidential nature.
- Assist the building Principal in establishing a positive environment for achieving educational outcomes.
- Serves as an integral leader in the building climate, culture and student experience.
- Attend parent/community meetings, board meetings, school meetings and make presentations as appropriate.
- Support the Leadership Team for the development, implementation, and monitoring of the strategic plan.
- Effectively manage student discipline issues in cooperation with Principals, Teachers, and Special Education Staff.
- Communicate effectively with the educational community, parents, and supplemental agencies, as necessary. Provide information to families regarding educational expectations of specific programs, such as homework, grading policies, school handbook, and parent conferences.
- Work collaboratively with Associate Principal as well as other staff & parents in regard to student attendance.
- Provide prompt classroom support to teachers when requested; follow established protocols for addressing students who demonstrate problem behaviors via building “discipline matrix” and student/parent handbook.
- Proactively circulates and is present and highly visible in the school’s common spaces during school hours (including student arrival and departure) to maintain a safe, orderly, and pro-learning school environment.
- Serve on the school’s Shared Leadership Team (SLT) to assist with case studies and monitor the performance and behavior of students identified as potentially needing additional support.
- Work closely with Lake Shore Bus Company, and bus drivers, to address bus behavior issues.
- Participate in Professional Development activities as required by position.
- Coordinate or assist in supporting other student programs, extra-curricular activities and clubs.
- Attend school functions, curricular, and co-curricular activities as often as possible or as requested by the Principal.
- Serve as the authority in charge during the absence of the Principal and Associate Principal.
- Accept other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal.
- Serves as an integral leader in the building climate, culture and student experience.
JobID: 3360
Position Type:
District-Wide Teaching/Dean of Students
District-Wide Teaching/Dean of Students
Date Posted:
4/30/2025
4/30/2025
Location:
Lake Superior Elementary (Location subject to change at the discretion of the district and student needs.)
Lake Superior Elementary (Location subject to change at the discretion of the district and student needs.)
Date Available:
2025-26 School Year
2025-26 School Year
Closing Date:
05/14/2025
05/14/2025
FTE:
1.0 FTE (189 Teacher Contract with additional days based on district need)
QUALIFICATIONS:
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
SUPERVISES: Supervises, does not evaluate, assistants Supervises all students in unstructured areas such as hallways, cafeteria, and playground
JOB GOAL: To ensure a positive and supportive learning environment for all students, encompassing academic, social, and behavioral well-being.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
About the School District of Ashland: Located on the shores of Lake Superior, the School District of Ashland proudly includes the Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians and the Marengo Valley, as well as the City of Ashland and the towns of Eileen, Gingles, Kelly, Keystone, Pilsen, Sanborn and White River. Known for its natural beauty, Ashland is a wonderful place to live. The region offers an amazing array of recreational opportunities, from hiking the Chequamegon National Forest to fishing the Chequamegon Bay of Lake Superior, along with cross country skiing, boating, and snowmobiling. Ashland truly has something for everyone. With the wide-variety of offerings available to students, the same can be said of the School District of Ashland. Built on the tradition of hard work and grit, a strong sense of “Oredocker Pride” is reflected in the school district community. Students are provided outstanding opportunities and feel a sense of pride for the community’s rich diversity of people, ideas, interests, and passions.
In addition to an online application, please upload a cover letter, resume, three letters of recommendation, transcripts, and licensure.
Thank you for your interest in employment with the School District of Ashland!
The School District of Ashland does not discriminate in employment decisions based on age, race, creed, religion, color, disability, handicap, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, or membership in the National Guard or military forces of the United States, or other protected group status.
The School District of Ashland does not discriminate in employment decisions based on age, race, creed, religion, color, disability, handicap, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, or membership in the National Guard or military forces of the United States, or other protected group status.
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