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

Metro Nashville Public Schools•Nashville, TN

9d•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 manages student supervision, supports positive student behavior, helps resolve conflicts and concerns, coordinates alternative education placements, and contributes to school activities and administration at Jere Baxter Middle School for the 2026–2027 school year.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in educational administration, guidance, counseling, or a related field.
1–3 years of teaching or leadership experience in an urban school community.
Teaching certification/license, 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.
Build and maintain positive relationships with staff, students, parents, and the community; meet with students, parents, and teachers to resolve conflicts and concerns.
Help students learn from their experiences and succeed in the school environment.
Counsel students and parents about expectations and school and district policies.
Assist staff and parents in developing and communicating student behavioral expectations.
Assist in planning, developing, and implementing individual student behavior plans.
Serve as a resource to staff on effective classroom management strategies.
Help develop programs that promote positive student behavior and intervention strategies.
Coordinate alternative education placement for students.
Apply appropriate consequences for inappropriate behavior, including detention, in-school suspension, and out-of-school suspension.
Review and recommend proposed or revised policies; implement Board-approved policies, enforce 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.
Gather and maintain information and data for periodic and special reports documenting activities in the area of responsibility.
Attend or conduct staff, committee, PTA, and other professional meetings; attend professional classes, seminars, or conferences to improve professional skills.
Assist with monitoring and supervising school activities and events, including lunch, pep rallies, dances, open houses, and athletic events.