Dean of Students

DeKalb Co Central United School District•Auburn, IN

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Dean of Students makes decisions that significantly affect the goals, organization, and administration of educational programs and services within an elementary school. The role has supervisory responsibility for planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating classified employees’ work. The Dean works with school personnel to support, motivate, and monitor school operations and serves on the school leadership team, assisting with operational procedures and practices. The position supports staff development, community relations, family and student services, and the school’s RTI (MTSS/PBIS) process. It includes coordinating case conferences, providing and monitoring behavior interventions, supporting anti-bullying efforts, tracking attendance and behavior, and working with families and staff to address student concerns. The Dean also coordinates activities and facility use, supports personnel management and testing, supervises site personnel and paraprofessional schedules, participates in advisory groups and safety efforts, and coordinates required drills. Other duties may be assigned by the building principal.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher.
Valid teacher’s license.
Three to five years of successful teaching experience and/or successful completion of a comprehensive administrative internship training program.
Knowledge of the principles, techniques, strategies, goals, and philosophical, economic, and legal aspects of public education.
Knowledge of modern, innovative, and creative curriculum and instructional trends regarding elementary students.
Creative thinking and problem-solving ability.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills and the ability to work as a team player.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize and multitask.
Conflict-resolution skills and team-building techniques.

Responsibilities

Serve as a member of the elementary school leadership team and assist with operational procedures and practices.
Assist with planning, developing, and conducting staff development and training programs.
Assist with planning and carrying out public and community relations programs and activities.
Develop respectful, confidential working relationships with staff and meet regularly with the administrative team about initiatives and next steps.
Provide family and student services and resources as needed.
Participate actively in the RTI (MTSS/PBIS) process and serve as Case Conference Coordinator.
Provide behavior interventions consistent with the RTI (MTSS/PBIS) process; assist with writing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and Functional Behavior Plans (FBPs), and monitor their progress with classroom teachers.
Lead and monitor building-level anti-bullying efforts.
Monitor student attendance and behavior data, including transportation conduct, and conduct home visits as needed.
Assist with or lead parent meetings concerning student behavior; consult with school and district personnel, parents, and students regarding educational and behavior-management problems and possible solutions.
Model and coach classroom management and implementation of behavior systems for teachers.
Monitor and assist with attendance, homework, and general student behavior issues.
Act as Activities Coordinator and supervise or monitor after-school activities and facility use.
Direct, supervise, observe, assess, and evaluate site personnel, and maintain a positive team-building and team-management system.
Coordinate paraprofessional schedules, including supervision schedules and reassignments when substitutes are unavailable.
Take a leadership role in site advisory committees and groups, including the School Safety Committee.
Assist with test administration and testing schedules, including make-up schedules.
Assist the principal with personnel management, including recruitment, selection, retention, and separation of personnel.
Report severe truancy, habitual tardiness, extended illness, or other student attendance problems to the attendance officer.
Schedule and coordinate fire and other disaster drills at least once a month.
Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal.