Dean of Students
About The Position
The Dean of Students at Owatonna Middle School plays a key role in supporting a positive, student-centered learning environment for all. This position works closely with the Principal and Assistant Principal to provide consistent, proactive support for both students and staff. The Dean focuses on building strong relationships, maintaining a safe and orderly school environment, and ensuring that all students are positioned for success academically and behaviorally. Owatonna Middle School serves approximately 1,030 students in grades 6–8 and is committed to meeting the academic, social, and emotional needs of every learner. Our staff works collaboratively to create a supportive and structured environment where students are known, challenged, and supported. We prioritize relationship-building, high expectations, and continuous improvement in both instruction and school culture.
Requirements
- Valid Minnesota teaching license required
- Administrative licensure preferred, or willingness to obtain
- Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with middle school students
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Commitment to equitable practices and student-centered decision making
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a middle school setting preferred
Responsibilities
- Support the implementation of the school’s behavior systems and expectations
- Respond to and help resolve student behavioral concerns in a fair and consistent manner
- Work with students to reflect, restore, and re-engage in learning following behavioral incidents
- Collaborate with staff to develop proactive strategies to support student success
- Monitor and support student attendance, including follow-up on absences and patterns of concern
- Partner with families, counselors, and staff to address attendance barriers
- Help implement interventions that improve student engagement and daily attendance
- Build positive, trusting relationships with students, staff, and families
- Serve as a visible and approachable presence throughout the school day
- Support a school culture grounded in respect, accountability, and belonging
- Partner with teachers and support staff to address student needs
- Provide guidance and consistency in behavior management practices
- Assist with supervision and coverage as needed throughout the school day
- Work closely with the Principal and Assistant Principal to support overall school operations
- Participate in student support teams, PBIS efforts, and other building initiatives
- Contribute to ongoing improvement of systems that support student behavior and engagement
- Assist with supervision during key times (arrival, lunch, dismissal, events)
- Support school-wide activities and initiatives
- Take on additional responsibilities aligned to student support and school needs
Benefits
- Health Insurance offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield (single and family)
- Dental Insurance (Single and Family)
- $70,000 Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Teacher Retirement Association (TRA) pension
- 403(B) Matching Annuity Plan - up to $1,700/year match
- Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)/ Sick Time
- Personal Day(s)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
