Dean of Students

Paramount Schools of Excellence, Inc•South Bend, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Assistant Principal and/or the Dean of Discipline, the PSOE Recovery Coordinator will assist in behavioral management and school culture for students, staff, and parents. They will develop and maintain behavior support plans which utilize strategies and are based on Functional Behavior Assessments. They will work alongside other school personnel, striving for superior performance so as to provide the best possible opportunities for student growth and development, both educationally and personally.

Requirements

Associates degree or equivalent, with supervisory experience preferred.
Unwavering commitment to quality programs.
A strong commitment to student education.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills.
Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.
Passion, idealism, integrity, grit, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed.
Annual training and/or professional development is required for all PSOE employees. Job-specific training is identified and scheduled by the School Principal or direct supervisor in partnership with Paramount C-suite.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in modern technology applications.
Knowledge of discipline principles as they relate to educational organizations.
Knowledge of federal and provincial legislation applicable to charter organizations including: special education, FERPA, occupational health and safety, student health and safety, etc.
Knowledge of current community challenges and opportunities relating to the mission of the organization.

Responsibilities

Act as a professional advisor to the Assistant Principal on all aspects of the organization's behavioral, and school culture activities.
Assist the Assistant Principal as the behavioral program liaison to the school’s Principal and CAO.
Assist as directed in the management of front-line parent communication for behavior and attendance.
Assist as directed in the facilitation of communication between personnel, students and/or parents for the purpose of following school discipline, dress code, recovery, attendance, and behavioral frameworks, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts.
Abide by all PSOE frameworks as approved by the CEO and as noted in the staff handbook, including a strong, transparent staff image free from gossip, or unnecessarily judgmental behavior.
Assume all roles as delegated for a variety of staff functions for the purpose of managing the day-to-day workload more efficiently.
Maintain ongoing, consistent communication and documentation with PSOE leadership ensuring that direct and detailed communication using chain of command is a consistent, daily practice.
Provide assistance with the PSOE daily duty and coverage schedules, including, but not limited to driveline, hall duty, daycare, recovery, YMCA coverage, and after school student supervision.
Follow all best practices in terms of legal, authorizer, and legislative guidelines, acting in the best legal interests of the organization.
Maintain a professional physical and digital presence through community meetings, representative appearances, appropriate use of social media, and appropriate dress at school-sponsored events.