Dean of Students

Oakmont Education•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Dean of Students oversees student discipline and security and the building’s daily operations. The Dean coordinates student initiatives and activities related to the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), helps maintain a safe and orderly school culture, and supports students’ achievement and well-being. The role works with school administration, staff, students, families, and community stakeholders to address behavior and student needs. It also includes preparing reports and paperwork, supporting suspension and expulsion processes, and maintaining confidentiality. The position is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment and may involve working with students who present behavioral risks and with challenging parents. The job’s usual physical demands include some lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling, as well as significant fine finger dexterity. Reasonable accommodations may be available to qualified employees with disabilities who can perform the essential functions without undue hardship.

Requirements

Passion for improving educational opportunities for urban students and building a strong, mission-driven organization.
Commitment to continued personal and professional growth and to the company’s mission, vision, and growth.
Experience or capability in student discipline, conflict resolution, and restorative justice practices.
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
Effective organizational skills and the ability to perform multiple tasks.
Proven, effective classroom management skills.
Passion for working with youth from varied social and economic backgrounds and with different academic and educational levels.
Willingness to go above and beyond to support students in achieving their goals.
Proficiency in the use of technology.
Data-driven mindset.
At least an associate or bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Relevant experience as deemed appropriate and acceptable by the School Director and/or Oakmont Education Group.
Usual physical demands include some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling and significant fine finger dexterity.

Nice To Haves

At least 1–2 years of experience working with students.
Experience with MTSS, student behavioral intervention, restorative justice, student mediation, and parent engagement.

Responsibilities

Implement consistent, deterring and therapeutic strategies for managing students with challenging behaviors while protecting school norms and other students’ learning.
Enforce the code of conduct and maintain proper discipline and conduct.
Support staff in developing effective classroom discipline and organization.
Work with individual students or small groups to practice or reinforce behavior expectations and concepts.
Meet with parents and community stakeholders to address student discipline and other external student needs.
Help coordinate and participate in building-wide MTSS.
Work with Administration, the Student Success Coordinator, and the Master Teacher to develop, implement, document, and monitor the school’s MTSS.
Promote high standards of achievement for all students and an orderly, motivational, aspirational school culture where teaching, learning, and healthy relationships can thrive.
Maintain good order and discipline among pupils and safeguard their health and safety.
Prepare and submit weekly and monthly reports to the supervisor, as well as required paperwork such as discipline and suspension reports.
Assist the Director with student suspensions and expulsions.
Maintain confidentiality regarding student and staff information and comply with applicable professional ethics and student confidentiality expectations.
Perform other job duties as assigned.