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THE CANTON CITY SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION JOB DESCRIPTION

Reports to: Principal

Employment Status: Regular/Full-time

Description: The Dean of Students will work closely with district and school leadership, staff and students to maintain a positive and safe school environment.

NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance.

Essential Functions:

• Collaboratively work with school leadership and teachers to support the needs of students
• Collaborate with different departments
• Stay current on relevant student resources
• Monitor daily operation of the attendance office, to include but not limited to: daily attendance, tardiness, truancy, etc.
• Work with the truancy officer to identify students with attendance issues or disciplinary problems and collaborate with parents to create a positive outcome.
• Monitor interactions in hallways before and after school, during class changes, lunch and special events
• Manage the Positive Behavior Framework while helping to provide a positive learning environment
• Assist students through mental health issues and assign appropriate referrals if needed
• Notify parents and staff regarding disciplinary consequences for students in positive and informative communications
• Conduct home visits throughout the year as needed
• Assist school leadership to ensure consistent adherence and the implementation of the Student Code of Conduct
• Work with district and school leadership to develop, implement and evaluate educational programs to enhance the school and promote learning and growth for students
• Provide programs and support for students
• Manage conflicts involving students and assist students in resolving those conflicts
• Work directly with the district’s safety and security staff
• Work with counselors and teachers to develop strategic plan for student success as it relates to issues of discipline and relationships with students
• Assist with supervision of students
• Assist with drug/alcohol interventions
• Support staff by developing effective classroom management plans and classroom student behavior expectations
• Proactively evaluate the overall effectiveness of the Positive Behavior Framework and attendance programs being utilized
• Establish and ensure a safe, orderly environment that promotes positive student behavior and that motivates students to excel academically
• Manage the documentation of student interventions/consequences through the student management system (eSchool)
• Attend appropriate meetings regarding student growth and success (IEP, parent meetings, expulsion hearings, etc.)
• Work collaboratively with the Office of Student, Family and Community Support
• Assist the Safety and Security Administrator in the maintenance of the crisis management plan and school safety requirements at the school level
• Maintain accurate student discipline records documenting all calls, conferences, office referrals, consequences and behavior plans that have implemented
• Lead professional development aimed at strengthening relationships with students
• Train and support staff in the appropriate types of support needed to ensure that students can succeed in class despite behavioral or mental health concerns
• Update leadership and staff on trends developing in the student body that may negatively impact the overall safety and learning environment of the school
• Make provisions for being available to staff and parents for educational-related purposes outside the instruction day
• Maintain and improve professional competence
• Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
• Attend meetings and in-services as required
• Identify, recruit, and train individuals and organization members to act as volunteers for the school district

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner
• Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships
• Serve on committees and co-curricular activities as agreed upon
• Attend professional growth seminars, workshops, etc. to keep current on relevant issues
• Interact with other departments and school personnel when necessary
• Interact with public in official capacity when required
• Interact with Superintendent and/or Board of Education and present information as requested
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent

Qualifications:

• Preferred Master’s Degree
• Preferred Administrator License from the Ohio Department of Education
• Three to five years of leadership experience in a school setting demonstrating use and implementation of successful student behavior management strategies
• Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Positive behavioral interventions and support
• Creating and implementing student behavior expectations
• Conflict resolution strategies
• Knowledge of behavioral and social issues as related to students with learning and attention challenges
• State of Ohio policies and laws affecting the management of student behaviors
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, parents and community
• Ability to provide leadership of behavior management and supervision
• Effectively facilitate the resolution of conflict
• Exhibit the ability to effectively relate to, engage and communicate with a diverse group of students and their families in one-on-one, small group and large group settings
• Skilled in Google
• Knowledge of academic area and teaching methodology
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Organizational and problem solving skills
• Training in varied instructional design
• Training in computer technology
• Background/knowledge base in methodology and supervised practice
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Record keeping skills

Equipment Operated:

• Computer/printer
• Copy machine

Additional Working Conditions:

• Occasional requirement to travel daily and overnight
• Occasional interaction among unruly children
• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue
• Frequent requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel, climb, and stoop
• Frequent operation of a vehicle in inclement weather conditions, i.e., being prepared to come to work on all scheduled work days
• Weekend/evening/summer work
• Requirement to lift and/or carry up to a maximum of 50 pounds, and push/pull up to a maximum of 100 pounds, various supplies and/or equipment

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent’s supervisor, appointing authority.

Canton City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.