Dean of Student Leadership

Rock Hill School District•Rock Hill, SC

About The Position

The job of Dean of Students Leadership is done for the purpose/s of working with students whose behavior, school progress, and social skills indicate a need for assistance while supporting the school principal, school personnel and students to build and maintain a positive, safe school climate. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Requirements

Skills are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: skill in applying accepted instructional methods/techniques, skill in interpersonal relations with pupils, parents, teachers, staff and the general public, and skill in assessing student needs.
Knowledge is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
Ability is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment.
Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using defined methods.
Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with similar types of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment.
In working with others, independent problem-solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans.
Problem-solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited.
Build positive relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
Collaborate and communicate effectively with key stakeholders through a variety of methods.
Provide leadership of behavior management and supervision and facilitate the resolution of conflict.
Plan, organize, and manage time utilizing appropriate resources.
Skill in interpersonal relations with pupils, parents, teachers, staff, and the general public.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Minimum of Three (3) years of classroom teaching and/or leadership experience in a school setting demonstrating use and implementation of successful student behavior management strategies.
Experience in dealing with and managing student behaviors and positive behavioral interventions and support.
Creating and implementing student behavior expectations and conflict resolution strategies.
Effective and innovative instructional and student evaluation techniques and instructional technology and the ability to integrate it into the elementary curriculum.
Experience providing coaching support to teachers.
Knowledge of state policy and laws affecting the management of student behaviors and MTSS.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
Valid teaching license and/or administrative license
Pre-employment TB Test

Nice To Haves

SCTS 4.0, Mentor Certification, and other coaching credentials are valued for the position
120 renewal credits every 5 years

Responsibilities

Champion for Students: Nurtures small groups of students in finding their voice as leaders who embody the Profile of SC Graduate
Develops and coordinates student-centered curricular activities to reduce time spent outside of the classroom setting
Works with students to develop leadership attributes, executive functioning skills, and conflict management strategies to increase self-awareness and regulation
Holds students accountable for developing and maintaining appropriately high expectations of behavior and engagement that are ambitious and measurable
Identifies and addresses social, emotional, and behavioral needs to address learning barriers
Monitors and analyze student behavioral data to inform mentoring needs
Guides students in their learning using a variety of techniques to increase self-motivation & goal-setting ability
Support for Teachers: Supports teachers in creating classroom environments that are conducive to both collaborative and individual learning
Models student engagement strategies for other teachers to observe
Observes and documents student engagement in the learning environment and measures individual progress
Partnership with Administrators : Provides leadership in school and district initiatives (eg. Leader in Me, MTSS, etc.)
Collaborates on identifying professional development needs for teachers to support classroom management, student motivation, and engagement
Provides recommendations, support, and thought-partnership on responding to student behavioral needs
Resource for Parents: Collaborates with parents and participates in parent-teacher conferences to provide insight into esteem needs and behavioral barriers that impact student success
Shares ideas and resources to reinforce strategies practiced in school
Professional Expectations: Participates in ongoing professional development, reflection, and continuous improvement.
Promotes a positive learning environment for students by modeling learning engagement and motivation strategies.
Models a culture of respect, enthusiasm, and rapport
Develops and maintains genuine, positive, and consistent communication with students, parents, teachers, administrators, and other leaders
Solicits and eagerly receives feedback from supervisor and team members to improve professional skills.
Other duties as assigned.