Dean, Middle School (OYO-One Year Only)

Job Overview

The Middle School Dean assists the Principal in fulfilling his/her chief responsibility of promoting the educational well being of each student in the school and providing sound educational programs for children.

Roles and Responsibilities 

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

• Assists in interpreting school and Division programs, policies, and procedures to students, parents, staff, and community under supervision of the Principal or designee.
• Assists in the evaluation of licensed and classified staff members; assists marginal teachers; assists with problems of discipline.
• Assists with special school programs or projects involving remedial, at-risk, and special education students.
• Assists with supervision of students arriving at and leaving the school; assists with the supervision of students in the cafeteria.
• Develops and maintains a positive communication system with the community, teaching staff, administration, and School Board.
• Helps with the supervision of custodial staff and providing substitutes for the school staff.
• Assists with the review of interim reports, special education enrollment reports, log reports, report cards, and plan books

Qualifications 

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

                   Education                                                                                                                         Holds a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university

Experience                                                                                                                    Has a minimum of three years of successful experience as a teacher, administrator, or supervisor

Licenses and Certifications                                                                                              Holds or is eligible for a Virginia teaching license, with endorsement in Administration and Supervision PreK-12

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Possesses leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary to work effectively with students, parents, teachers, administrators, and the community
• Possesses strong communication, writing, and presentation skills which demonstrate the ability to assimilate, analyze, and present information clearly and concisely

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Reports to: Principal 

FLSA Status: Exempt

Months/Days/Hours:11 Months/ 207 Days/ 7 Hours
Salary Level: Licensed
Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation

Remote Work Eligible: No

Union Designation: Non-Union