26 - DEAN of Students - Limited Term
About The Position
The Dean of Students assists the principal in providing instructional leadership and improving student achievement and behavior. The role supports teachers in strengthening instructional practice, promotes a culture of continuous learning and high expectations, builds partnerships with families and the community, and helps maintain a safe, supportive school climate. The Dean also assists with operational, technical, and staffing matters that support instructional progress. The position is based at Pueblo Academy of Arts, works 165 days plus additional days, and reports to the School Principal. It is a limited-term, exempt Teacher on Special Assignment position.
Requirements
- Valid Colorado teaching license within 60 days of hire.
- Valid Colorado principal license within 60 days of hire.
- Three years of successful teaching experience.
- Complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and receive clearance from the Office of Human Resources.
- Communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
- Knowledge of positive behavioral interventions and support, student behavior expectations, and conflict-resolution strategies.
- Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community.
- Strong commitment to system change and evidence of being a team player.
- Ability to report to work regularly and punctually and to be flexible.
- Ability to perform the described physical demands, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Nice To Haves
- Previous administrative experience.
- Experience in a Title I or low-income setting.
- Master’s degree in Education.
Responsibilities
- Assist the principal in providing instructional leadership to the school.
- Perform administrative duties to help manage the school and assume the principal’s duties when the principal or other administrators are absent, as assigned.
- Supervise and evaluate designated certified and/or classified personnel; assign staff duties; participate in observations and visitations; provide feedback; and assist with recruiting, interviewing, and selecting staff.
- Assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating intervention programs for at-risk students.
- Develop and administer student discipline procedures consistent with district policies and state law; handle referrals; confer with students, families, teachers, community agencies, and law enforcement; and address concerns and complaints.
- Support staff with classroom management issues.
- Supervise students before and after school and during lunch, recess, passing periods, and other activities; teach appropriate behavior.
- Monitor and organize attendance functions, communicate with families about absences and tardiness, attend related meetings as needed, and lead attendance improvement efforts.
- Participate in meetings concerning student growth and success, including IEP and 504 case conferences, parent meetings, and expulsion hearings, as needed.
- Communicate daily with students, parents, and teachers about attendance and discipline.
- Work with the principal to establish a safe and secure learning environment; develop emergency plans with administrators, staff, and public safety agencies; and update the school safety plan.
- Attend administrative meetings and training to improve administrative skills and maintain current knowledge of the district’s adopted curriculum.
- Perform other duties assigned by building administrators.
Benefits
- Fringe benefits based on the PEA Negotiated Agreement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
