Dean of Students
Stockbridge Community Schools•Stockbridge, MI
•Onsite
About The Position
The Dean of Students is responsible for facilitating the culture of the school, including the development of student character and ensuring a positive and structured environment that creates the conditions for learning. This position requires an organized and consistent educator with a concrete vision of excellence, adult leadership experience, the ability to build outstanding relationships with stakeholders, and a talent for inspiring students to high expectations.
Requirements
- Valid Michigan Teacher Certificate required; administrative certificate preferred
- Highly qualified status to meet state and federal requirements.
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
Responsibilities
- Support the implementation of a school-wide behavior management system that incorporates meaningful incentives, logical consequences, and restorative practices.
- Monitor, and analyze student behavior and discipline data to identify trends, inform decision-making, and proactively address student needs.
- Respond to student behavioral concerns by implementing appropriate interventions and consequences aligned with school policies and restorative approaches.
- Collaborate with the building principals for multi-tiered systems of behavioral support through collaboration with grade-level teams, counselors, and support staff.
- Facilitate restorative conversations and practices that help students resolve conflicts, repair relationships, and build a positive school community.
- Support students in developing self-regulation, problem-solving, conflict-resolution, and responsible decision-making skills.
- Conduct regular school culture walkthroughs to monitor implementation of effective practices and identify opportunities for growth.
- Facilitate professional learning opportunities focused on classroom management, school culture, and student engagement.
- Collaborate with administrators, teachers, counselors, and families to support students’ behavioral and social-emotional development.
- Supervise students during in-school suspension
- Communicate effectively and professionally with families and staff regarding student behavior, interventions, and support strategies.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records of behavioral incidents, interventions, and student support plans in accordance with district policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
