Dean of Students - Attendance and Alternative Programs

Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 • Fountain, CO

22h

About The Position

Attendance & Alternative Programs is responsible for leading schoolwide attendance monitoring systems and overseeing student support structures connected to Trojan Hope Academy, the school's alternative education model. This position works collaboratively with administration, counselors, families, teachers, and the other Deans to improve student engagement, reduce chronic absenteeism, and provide targeted interventions for students requiring alternative pathways to success.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• A valid Colorado Teaching Certificate endorsed in secondary education.
• At least five years of successful experience as a secondary school teacher.
• Such alternatives to the above as the Board may find appropriate.
• Advanced oral and written communication.
• Advanced interpersonal skills.
• Advanced time management, problem solving, and analytical skills.
• Strong facilitation, counseling, and mediation skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Strong supervisory, management, and leadership skills.
• Knowledge and use of instructional theories, models of practice, principles, and evidence-based practice..
• Knowledge of the federal, state, local legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures that mandate and guide education.
• Ability to work with students with diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies, and building and department procedures.
• Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree preferred
• Principal or Administrator License preferred.
• Fluency in second language may be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and investigate student attendance. Help parents and students understand attendance requirements and consequences. Prepare a warning letter outlining the consequences of continued truancy and follow-up with family. Refer habitual offenders to administration/authorities for further action.
• Monitor and investigate student conduct concerns. Help parents and students understand behavioral requirements and consequences. Prepare a warning letter outlining the consequences of continued misconduct and follow-up with family. Refer habitual offenders to administration/authorities for further action.
• Counsel students to acknowledge and manage responsible personal conduct, attendance, and academic success. Help resolve problems that impede student learning and/or participation in school activities.
• Maintain visibility and promote a favorable image of the school and District. Build community partnerships that enhance District programs and services by initiating communication with community members, resources, businesses, etc.
• Investigate hardship, neglect, and suspected child abuse cases. Initiate referrals to community resources (e.g., court systems, law enforcement, health care facilities, child welfare services, etc.). Serve as the primary contact for city, county, and state authorities.
• Participate in parent conferences and individualized education plans (IEPs) meetings as requested.
• Monitor students as directed (e.g., arrivals/departures, parking lots, lunch periods, hall duty, extracurricular programs, etc.).
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence by attending inservices, conferences, and trainings and by serving on staff committees as required.
• Assist with updating and distributing student/parent and teacher handbooks.

Benefits

• Fountain-Fort Carson School District # 8 provides medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, life, long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment insurances, and paid time off benefits.
• There are district and employee contributions to some or most of these benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time