Dean of Students - 210 Days Middle School Pool

Stafford County Public Schools•Stafford, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the School Principal, the Dean of Students is designed to prepare aspiring building administrators for future leadership positions, with the expectation that no individual holds the position for more than two consecutive years. The position provides additional supervisory support to the School Principal and Assistant Principal to ensure staff and students receive the support necessary to succeed that may include, but are not limited to, observing and providing feedback to teachers, participating in and supporting PLCs, contributing to the design and monitoring of the School Improvement Plan, responding to student conduct issues, overseeing use of facilities and materials, and monitoring compliance with safety protocols.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education or related content area required; Master’s degree preferred.
Professional License issued by the Virginia Board of Education, or eligibility for same, required; endorsement in a subject relevant to the grade level to be supported strongly preferred.
Endorsement in Administration and Supervision, or current enrollment in a program leading to such an endorsement, strongly preferred.
Three or more years of successful full-time experience as a teacher, supervisor, or administrator in a PK-12 school.
Knowledge Leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary to work effectively with students, teachers, and parents
Classroom management strategies appropriate to the learning situation
Effective public relations skills
Assessment of individual needs and performance
Relationship management with parents and other community representatives
Monitor, adhere, apply, implement, and comply with select Federal, State, and Local Regulations
Address criticism in an appropriate manner and develop constructive outcomes
Work cooperatively in a team environment to meet goals
Organize and perform work independently
Meet deadlines for all work even when working on multiple projects
Show sustained effort and enthusiasm in quality and quantity of work

Responsibilities

Perform Administrative Duties assigned by the School Principal
Work with the School Principal to develop action plans to support the implementation of the School Improvement Plan
Assist in the supervision of the daily use of the school facilities for both academic and non-academic purposes by providing assistance for the safe arrival and departure of students, maintaining a healthy school environment and attending and supervising school-sponsored activities to include co-curricular and athletic activities.
Assist in maintaining discipline throughout the student body and effectively implement the School Board’s Student Code of Conduct.
Assist in planning and supervision of the emergency preparedness program, including fire drills, according to state law and division regulations.
Assist with the completion of inventories of all property and for the security, accountability, and distribution of that property, e.g., textbooks, computer technology, lockers, etc.
Support school-based programs and initiatives to include but not limited to: testing, restorative practices, departmental oversight, community engagement, and attendance.
Participate in recruitment, interview, and selection of staff hiring under supervision of the School Principal.
Effectively perform other administrative duties within the building as provided by directives from the School Principal.
Provide instructional leadership to students and staff
Serve as an instructional leader of the building staff under the direction of the School Principal to improve student achievement.
Monitor lesson plans to ensure that they reflect the district pacing calendars.
Regularly observe teachers, provide specific feedback about their performance and give suggestions for continuous improvement.
Promote and communicate high expectations of students and staff performance in an enabling, supportive manner and provide appropriate recognition.
Encourage staff to work collaboratively to improve instruction and to use test data to improve continues student performance.
Work with staff to resolve conflict issues consistently and quickly.
Support and demonstrate core values of Stafford Schools
Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
Respond promptly and thoroughly to written and oral requests for information.
Maintain a clean, neat appearance, appropriate to position.
Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
Serve as a role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.
Work in close harmony with colleagues, supervisors, and co-workers.
Comply with all District and School policies and regulations
Perform other related duties as required/assigned.