What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Dean of Alternative Education (Safe Harbor Academy) position at Woodford County Public Schools?
Job Salary and Administrative Pay pending May 2026 Board Meeting
Proposed 223 days with index .15
WOODFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Administrative Dean of Alternative Education
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Student Services or Superintendent Designee
JOB SUMMARY:
The Administrative Dean of Alternative Programs provides leadership and administration that facilitates and enhances a positive learning environment for students assigned to the alternative education program. This includes overseeing the daily operation, curriculum, student support services, staff supervision, and compliance with all District, State, and Federal regulations pertaining to the alternative program.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must hold valid Kentucky principal certification
- Pass health examination
- Have no immoral or criminal history
- Have ability to work with other staff members, the community, parents and children
DUTIES:
- Assess the effectiveness of instructional efforts and results using appropriate sources of feedback
- Establish specific curriculum and instructional goals for the alternative program
- Responsible for designing and implementing specific strategies to accomplish the designated goals
- Supervision and direction of the staff and the students assigned to his/her responsibility and with the care of the school facility and its equipment
- Enforce the rules and regulations of the District, the directives of its officers, and the guidelines for the instructional program; and establish and enforce such rules as deemed advisable for the efficient operation of the alternative program within the framework of the policies of the Board and the general rules and regulations set by the Superintendent
- Supervise and incorporate the state assessment system
- Participate in the screening, interviewing, placement, and evaluation of personnel
- Support and guide the staff and students to promote a safe and orderly environment conducive to high levels of learning
- Serve as a contact between the middle and high school in the transition of students to and from the alternative program
- Responsible for the day to day operations of the facility and academic programs
- Will keep and maintain student records and facilitate their transfer between schools and the alternative program
- Participate in staff development training programs as appropriate including Safe Crisis Management and/or other approved crisis trainings
- Consult with school and district staff to resolve specific student issues and collaborate with community agencies on those issues as needed
- Chair ARC and 504 meetings
- Ensure student plans pertaining to IDEA and Section 504 are followed
- Develop and monitor budgets for the alternative program
- Attend all state agency required trainings
- Adhere to the Professional Code of Ethics
- Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Superintendent or designee.