Dean.Students MS - Jere Baxter MS (2026-2027)

Metro Nashville Public Schools•Nashville, TN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dean of Students assists in ensuring quality classroom management and enforcing school and district policies, with a focus on student attendance and behavior. The role also shares general administrative responsibilities. The Dean of Students supervises students, supports positive behavior and effective classroom management, addresses conflicts and concerns with students, parents, and teachers, and coordinates alternative education placements. The position applies approved policies and behavioral consequences, maintains records and reports, and helps monitor school activities and events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in educational administration, guidance, counseling, or a related field.
One to three years of teaching or leadership experience in an urban school community.
Educator or professional license issued by the Tennessee Department of Education, required upon hire.
Administrator license issued by the Tennessee Department of Education, required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in educational administration, guidance, counseling, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Manage student supervision and enforce behavioral expectations in accordance with school and district policies.
Establish and maintain positive public relations with staff, students, parents, and the community; meet with students, parents, and teachers to resolve conflicts and concerns and help students learn from their experiences.
Counsel students and parents about expectations and school and district policies.
Assist staff and parents in developing and communicating student behavioral expectations.
Assist with planning, developing, and implementing individual student behavior plans.
Serve as a resource to staff in developing effective classroom management strategies.
Assist in developing programs that promote positive student behavior and intervention strategies.
Coordinate alternative education placement for students.
Assign appropriate consequences for inappropriate behavior, including detention, in-school suspension, and out-of-school suspension.
Review and recommend proposed policies or changes to existing policies; implement Board-approved policies, enforce policies and procedures, and protect students’ rights.
Maintain records for the area of responsibility and process daily paperwork, including reports, memos, requisitions, and personnel information.
Supervise compilation of student data, including discipline and attendance, and gather and maintain data for periodic and special reports.
Attend or conduct staff, committee, PTA, and other professional meetings; attend professional classes, seminars, or conferences to improve professional skills.
Assist in monitoring and supervising school activities and events, including lunch, pep rallies, dances, open houses, and athletic events.