Dean of Students @ Southside High School

Fort Smith Public Schools•Fort Smith, AR

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Dean of Students position at Southside High School is a full-time, exempt role reporting to the Principal. The contract is for 200 days with benefits, prorated based on the start date of July 27, 2026. This role is crucial in assisting campus administration with the general administration of the school, focusing on maintaining proper discipline, conduct, and attendance. The Dean will be responsible for developing and implementing policies, communicating them to students, staff, and parents, and planning programs to foster student character and discipline. This position involves conferring with parents, creating and monitoring student intervention plans, mitigating attendance problems, and liaising with social service agencies. The Dean will also support faculty in classroom discipline, collaborate on safety procedures, and assist in preparing various reports and handbooks. The role emphasizes teamwork, student welfare, and adherence to district values, including prioritizing student needs, fostering relationships, expecting accountability, operating with transparency, and prioritizing student and staff safety. The Dean will supervise students in various settings, including before/after school, field trips, and extracurricular events, and must maintain regular attendance and positive professional relationships.

Requirements

Must meet AR licensure requirements.
Relevant years of successful experience as a classroom teacher required.
Effective leadership skills and experiences.
Proven background in instruction, assessment, and professional development.
Satisfactory computer skills and strong interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Administrator licensure, preferred.
Master’s Degree, preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists campus administration in the general administration of the school.
Enforces guidelines to maintain proper discipline and conduct.
Assist with developing and administering policies regarding discipline, conduct, and attendance.
Assists campus administration in maintaining standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere and effective participation in all activities.
Communicates relevant policies and procedures with regard to student discipline, conduct, and attendance to students, staff, and parents.
Plans and implements programs designed to develop student character and discipline in accordance with district and school standards.
Confers with and advises parents on matters of student behavior and the implementation of effective programs related to student discipline.
Meets and confers with parents and school personnel in developing alternative solutions to student attendance and discipline problems and concerns.
Creates and monitors student intervention plans.
Responsible for mitigating student attendance problems.
Maintains a liaison with social service and youth service agencies in pursuing referral follow-ups.
Works with and assists faculty in the development of effective classroom discipline and organization.
Collaborates with campus administration to develop procedures designed to enhance the safety of students and staff and to promote the security of property and equipment.
Maintains an effective and safe school environment.
Assists in implementing emergency evacuations and lock-downs effectively.
Assists with preparing required reports and paperwork such as discipline reports, suspension reports, expulsion paperwork, discrimination complaints, injury reports, parent communications, and other paperwork as assigned.
Assists in the preparation of appropriate handbooks.
Works as a team member to meet the system-wide needs of the district.
Holds the responsibility for the welfare of all students during school hours.
Assists with parent night activities and overall student supervision.
Attends meetings and performs duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors, including after school faculty meetings.
Follows all TESS rubric “proficient” level expectations for their role.
Supervises students on recess, bus, during before and after school duty, on field trips, extracurricular events, and in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
Carries out duty as assigned, including after school or before school duties.
Maintains prompt and regular attendance and demonstrates the ability to maintain positive professional working relationships with others.
Maintain emotional control under stress.
Abide by state statutes, school board policies, and regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned by Building and District Administrators.