MS/HS Dean of Students

Countryside Academy • Benton Harbor, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dean of Students serves as part of the school’s leadership team to provide direct services to students with a pattern of disruptive behaviors using positive behavioral supports with the intent of preventing out-of-school disciplinary placement. In addition, the Dean of Students facilitates and provides technical assistance to campus staff for the delivery of a comprehensive system of support for students with high-risk behavior through the MTSS Model utilizing proactive and preventive measures to ensure the behavioral success of students. The Dean of Students will coordinate, facilitate, and provide behavior interventions through the MTSS process. Participate in Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) meetings to provide recommendations regarding adjustments to student behavioral intervention plans. In addition to providing support in the areas of pro-social behavior, discipline, and attendance, the Dean of Students will provide professional development and guidance for teachers to improve their knowledge and skills with classroom management, engaging students in learning, and building positive relationships that promote student success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Valid Michigan Teacher’s Certificate
• Deep knowledge of the District’s MTSS process and documentation processes
• Knowledge of positive behavioral management supports, interventions, and systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in presenting school-based and district-wide professional development
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a complex and diverse school system

Responsibilities

• Assist when appropriate with individual teachers during planning times or team planning time with grade level teacher teams to review level of student engagement, risk behaviors that may interfere with academic performance, school and classroom management recommendations, patterns of discipline/office referrals and positive behavioral supports.
• Model positive behavioral supports and effective classroom management for teachers in collaboration with campus administrators.
• Collaborate with teacher teams to identify students struggling with instruction due to emotional, social or behavioral factors; design Tier III supports for these students; recommend targeted interventions, and assist with implementation and facilitation of intervention programs/processes.
• Develop specialized behavior support plans for students identified.
• Work with principal to oversee implementation of Behavioral RTI processes at the campus.
• Consult with individuals and groups of students to develop pro-social behavioral skills and behavioral coping strategies.
• Provide transitional support for students returning to campus.
• Work collaboratively with campus administration, counselors, teacher teams, and district administration to identify students who need mentoring from an adult.
• Participate in data analysis discussions with administrative teams and teacher teams to determine campus strengths/weaknesses and collaborate to determine student behavior and school climate priorities to address campus needs.
• Actively participate in campus decision-making processes and discussions as it relates to student behavior, attendance, engagement in school, and risk behaviors.
• Support teachers in maintaining student observation records and anecdotal information about individual students as well as records of patterns and trends related to student risk behaviors for periodic discussion.
• Collaborate with campus administrative team to strengthen system of supports for students with social, emotional, or behavioral issues.
• Meet with campus leadership team to keep them abreast of student and teacher needs, issues of concern, and progress with keeping students engaged in school.
• Support teachers new to campus/district in classroom management and recognizing and responding to high risk or disruptive behaviors.
• Provide training and staff development opportunities as requested by elementary principals.
• Actively pursue opportunities for life-long learning and professional growth.
• Attend professional development activities and apply new learning to improve job performance.
• Read professional journals and other pertinent materials to enhance professional growth.
• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and legal/local board policies.
• Practice the highest standards of professional ethics according to local and state codes.
• Model advanced/interactive technology use in meetings and trainings.
• Perform other duties related to the improvement of student social, affective, and academic behavior as determined by the principal.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level