Dean of Students

Oakmont Education•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Dean of Students oversees discipline and security, along with the building’s daily operations. The role coordinates student initiatives and activities connected to the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), helps maintain a safe and orderly learning environment, and supports students, staff, families, and community stakeholders. The Dean implements consistent, deterring and therapeutic strategies for managing challenging student behaviors; enforces the code of conduct; and supports staff in developing effective classroom discipline and organization. The role works with individual students or small groups to practice and reinforce behavior expectations, engages with parents and community stakeholders about discipline and other student needs, and helps coordinate and participate in building-wide MTSS. In collaboration with the Administration, Student Success Coordinator, and Master Teacher, the Dean develops, implements, documents, and monitors MTSS. The position supports high standards of achievement and an orderly, motivational, aspirational school culture where teaching, learning, and healthy relationships can thrive. It safeguards student health and safety, prepares discipline and suspension reports and other paperwork, submits regular reports to a supervisor, and assists the Director with suspensions and expulsions. The Dean maintains confidentiality and adheres to professional ethics and student confidentiality requirements. The role receives occasional, minimal guidance while following established work methods and has no direct reports.

Requirements

Passion for improving educational opportunities for urban students and building a strong, mission-driven organization.
Commitment to continued personal and professional growth and to the organization’s mission, vision, and growth.
Experience working with student discipline, conflict resolution, and restorative justice practices.
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
Effective organizational skills and ability to perform multiple tasks.
Proven, effective classroom management skills.
Passion for working with youth from varied social and economic backgrounds and academic and educational levels.
Willingness to go above and beyond to support students in achieving their goals.
Proficiency in the use of technology.
Data-driven mindset.
Minimum associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
Relevant experience as deemed appropriate and acceptable by the School Director and/or Oakmont Education Group.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of experience working with students.
Experience with MTSS, student behavioral intervention, restorative justice, student mediation, and parent engagement.

Responsibilities

Implement consistent, deterring, and therapeutic strategies for managing students with challenging behaviors while protecting school norms and other students’ learning.
Enforce the code of conduct and maintain appropriate discipline and conduct.
Work with and assist staff in developing effective classroom discipline and organization.
Work with individual students or small groups to practice and reinforce behavior expectations and concepts.
Meet with parents and community stakeholders regarding student discipline and other external student needs.
Help coordinate and participate in building-wide MTSS.
Work with Administration, the Student Success Coordinator, and the Master Teacher to develop, implement, document, and monitor the school’s MTSS.
Support high standards of achievement for all students and an orderly, motivational, aspirational school culture.
Maintain good order and discipline among pupils and safeguard their health and safety.
Create and submit weekly and monthly reports to the supervisor.
Prepare required reports and paperwork, including discipline and suspension reports.
Assist the Director with student suspensions and expulsions.
Maintain confidentiality concerning student and staff information and adhere to applicable ethics and student confidentiality requirements.
Perform other job duties as assigned.