Dean Of Students

Keys Gate Charter School•Homestead, FL

About The Position

The Dean of Students develops and enhances elective courses, afterschool college preparation programs and workshops, and parent involvement networks. The role helps ensure the security, safety, and well-being of students and staff and assists the Principal with implementing CSUSA policies and overseeing the school. The position supports instructional quality by monitoring curriculum implementation, observing and evaluating instruction, coaching teachers, reviewing assessment data, and helping set school and classroom goals. It also coordinates schedules, student placements, progress reports, report cards, and substitute teacher arrangements. The Dean investigates disciplinary issues, documents findings, recommends sanctions to the Principal, enforces attendance and conduct policies, counsels students and parents regarding behavioral problems, and coordinates or assists with supervision across campus and school activities. The role works with teachers, students, families, the school guidance counselor, school leadership, and, when appropriate, local law enforcement.

Requirements

Minimum of one to three years of successful teaching experience; student-teaching internship experience may count.
Possess valid teaching certification, as appropriate.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Command of grade- and subject-specific content and theoretical knowledge of learning theory, including motivation, reinforcement, evaluation, and feedback techniques.
Understanding of and commitment to company values.
Successful criminal and employment background checks.
Effective instructional delivery techniques and excellent communication skills.
Adherence to the Code of Ethics for the Education Profession.
Strong time-management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and complete work with little supervision within agreed timelines.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents, the community, and administrative staff.
Excellent interpersonal skills and professional, courteous, helpful conduct with stakeholders.
Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, negotiating, and influencing communication skills.
Proficient experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), a Student Information System (SIS), and email communications.
Ability to work consistently and punctually, follow instructions and management direction, and solicit feedback to improve performance.
Commitment to quality, accuracy, thoroughness, best practices, and positive character education.
Ability to manage disciplinary issues flexibly and creatively and provide support to the Principal.
Ability to move quickly in a school environment where children are present.
Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree (MA) from an accredited college or university, or equivalent.
Professional Certification in Educational Leadership for the applicable state.

Responsibilities

Develop and enhance elective courses, afterschool college-preparation programs and workshops, and parent involvement networks.
Help ensure the safety, security, and well-being of students and staff, and assist the Principal with CSUSA policies and school oversight.
Monitor teacher organization, time management, curriculum coverage, and adherence to State and CSUSA mandates and curriculum maps.
Conduct brief classroom walkthroughs and report non-compliance to the Principal.
Work with the Principal, Assistant Principal, and Lead Teachers to observe and evaluate instructional planning, delivery, and classroom environments; communicate expectations beforehand and conduct post-observation conferences.
Ensure teachers use Personal Learning Plans (PLPs), meet with students individually, and receive PLP training; check PLPs quarterly.
Supervise teachers' grade-level and classroom goal setting, analyze formative, summative, and benchmark assessment data, and work with the Leadership Team to set annual school goals.
Check grade books for accurate grade entry and monitor teachers' use of assessment data for targeted and differentiated instruction.
Visit classrooms regularly and coach teachers on classroom management and research-based instructional strategies.
Serve as a liaison with Corporate Education regarding effective classroom practices.
Assign and schedule teacher arrival and dismissal duties, specialized instruction, special-area coverage, common planning time, gifted and talented activities, and distributed planning time for specialist teachers.
Place students with appropriate teachers and review cumulative files for learning problems that may affect placement.
Review progress reports and report cards for completeness and accuracy before distribution.
Oversee the interviewing, arrangement, and orientation of substitute teachers.
Investigate disciplinary problems and offenses, document information and findings, and report decisions to appropriate individuals.
Investigate referrals involving stolen or missing student or school property.
Work with the school guidance counselor, Principal, and local law enforcement agencies, making referrals as appropriate.
Recommend appropriate disciplinary sanctions to the Principal, including detention, campus service, suspension, and referrals for further action.
Tour the campus periodically to help enforce school and school board policies and assist with enforcement of school and state attendance policies.
Counsel students and parents regarding behavioral problems.
Assist with supervision of organized student gatherings and ensure equipment is operative.
Coordinate school bus supervision before and after school and coordinate student lunchroom and work-duty assignments.
Assist with supervising students detained after school for disciplinary reasons.
Provide the Principal with information about teachers' classroom management and pupil-control effectiveness.
Ensure consistent enforcement of the school code of conduct.
Participate in school-based leadership opportunities, including team and Lead Teacher meetings.
Convene scheduled meetings with Guidance Counselors and the Principal to discuss individual cases and student-body well-being.
Perform other duties as assigned.