Dean of Students

Jefferson Parish Schools•Marrero, LA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Dean of Students assists the principal in providing educational leadership by coordinating and implementing policies and procedures of the School Board, directives of the Superintendent, Regional Superintendent, and Division Heads. This role involves supervising staff, managing student behavior and welfare, and acting as a liaison between students, parents, teachers, and external agencies.

Requirements

Master's Degree or higher with Louisiana Certification in Administration and Supervision on level of assignment (Principalship Certificate).
Three (3) years of successful teaching experience.
Teaching experience at the level assigned.
Demonstrated ability to work with various groups.
Must be able to communicate in standard English both orally and in writing.
Communication must be commensurate with age and skill of listener.
Must have the ability to accurately give and receive information via telecommunication system.
Must be able to communicate successfully and pleasantly with the public.
Must be able to accurately compile and access data, summarize information and provide written reports to supervisor.
Must have the ability to represent the school system at various public functions.
Must understand and interpret written and verbal instructions from supervisor.
Must be cognizant of policy and procedures governing discipline and student services in the Jefferson Parish Public School System and their implementation.
Must be able to work compatibly in group settings.
Must serve as a resource to administrators, faculty, staff, students, parents, and community.
Must be able to respond positively to supervision and to accept suggestions for improvement.
Ability to provide own transportation to schools, work locations, and meeting sites.
Mobility skills necessary to access a variety of work locations.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate Degree
Evidence of preparation for high school/middle/junior high program administration.
Successful School Administrative Experience.

Responsibilities

Supervises teachers, counselors, and other staff as designated by the principal.
Schedules and attends conferences with parents regarding behavioral problems.
Works with the Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance and Regional Assistant regarding behavioral and attendance problems.
Refers students to the Guidance Department when deemed appropriate.
Attends all Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance conferences with student and parent as requested by Principal.
Recommends and coordinates student welfare services with outside agencies where necessary.
Processes discipline referrals received by teachers and staff as outlined in the Student Services Handbook.
Maintains complete and fully documented records of all students referred to the dean of student services.
Works directly with students and student-related problems in regard to student welfare.
Confers with teachers and other school personnel as necessary in the administration of disciplinary procedures.
Interacts directly with teachers and conducts conferences regarding student supervision and classroom management techniques.
Functions in the role of principal in the absence of the principal and assistant principal.
Performs all other duties assigned by the Principal.