Dean of Students

Summary/Objective

The Dean of Students supports the School Director in the day-to-day operations of the school building, focusing primarily on student behavior, school safety, and student conduct. This role also assists with staff support, coordination of services, and promoting a positive and effective school climate.

Responsibilities

• Implements Board policies and school regulations
• Recommends, designs, and implements programs to support school needs
• Participates in administrative and team meetings (e.g., TBT/BLT)
• Assists in staff in-service and professional development
• Supports the recruitment, assignment, training, and hiring of school personnel
• Supervises student attendance reporting and supports attendance improvement efforts
• Coordinates with support service providers
• Encourages and enforces high standards of student conduct and behavior management
• Leads or participates in staff meetings as needed
• Ensures adherence to building health and safety regulations
• Shares responsibility for overall school safety initiatives
• Oversees inventory control, security, and accountability procedures
• Assists in the preparation and management of the school budget
• Oversees activity accounts and other school finances
• Contributes to developing and implementing the student handbook and code of conduct
• Supports supervision of school-sponsored and co-curricular activities
• Maintains effective public relations and represents the school positively in the community
• Remains current on trends and developments in education and student services
• Performs other duties as assigned by the School Principal or Director
• Assists with Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and student behavior management throughout the school
• Supports the School Principal with general school operations and leadership

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional school environment and routinely uses standard office and classroom equipment.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and drive. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and distance vision. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This position follows the School/Teacher calendar and may require work outside of standard operating hours.

Travel

Travel may be required for professional development, training, or meetings.

Minimum Employment Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Teaching experience preferred

• Special education training preferred

• Successful completion of a criminal records check through the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation and/or Federal Bureau of Investigation

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all employees

Other Duties

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or activities. Duties may change at any time with or without notice. All other responsibilities as set forth by the Supervisor and CEO of Summit Academy Management.