Dean of Students

Glenbard Township High School District 87•Lombard, IL

13h•Onsite

About The Position

10-month Administrator for the 2026-2027 school year assigned to Glenbard East H.S. The Dean of Students works with the staff and community to build a shared mission and vision of high expectations that ensure all students are on the path to college and/or career readiness and hold staff accountable for results. The dean will create and implement systems to ensure a safe, orderly, and productive environment for student and adult learning for the purpose of achieving school and district improvement targets. The dean works with the school staff and community to implement a research-based framework for effective teaching and learning that is refined continuously to improve instruction for all students. The dean creates a collaborative school community where the school staff, students, families, and community interact regularly and share ownership for the success of the school. The dean works with the school staff and community to create a positive learning environment by ensuring equity, fulfilling professional responsibilities with honesty and integrity, and modeling professional behavior. The dean works with staff and community to build a culture of high expectations and aspirations for every student by setting clear staff and student expectations for positive learning behaviors and by focusing on student's social-emotional learning.

Requirements

Current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with an endorsement as a General Administration, and/or Principal
Prior teaching and administrator experience
Dynamic leadership qualities that build positive relationships with both students and staff
Good communications skills (both verbal and written)
Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as correspondence, surveys and electronic media.
Ability to write professional communications.
Ability to present information effectively and to respond to questions from individuals and groups
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and community members
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in written form
Ability to complete mathematical operations and apply concepts of basic mathematics
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to maintain current job skills as directed, especially in technology-related activities
Ability to perform essential duties with an awareness of school district requirements and School Board policies

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of ISBE Teacher Evaluator Training and Modules, preferred
Knowledge and practices as it relates to supporting (all) students' ability to learn
Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with the development of the Student Handbook.
Work continually to improve protocols and processes related to discipline and attendance.
Assist with student growth.
Supervise the issuance and use of student hall lockers, parking permits and visitors' passes.
Coordinate restorative intervention assignments (RIA), behavior intervention assignments (BIA), detentions and supervised study halls.
Assist with the approval of pay vouchers connected with student services.
Serve as a member of the Pupil Personnel team. Effectively lead problem solving PPS team meetings.
Select, assign, supervise and evaluate para-professionals.
Evaluate licensed staff.
Assist the efforts of teachers in maintaining appropriate student behavior in compliance with the policies and regulations of the Building and Board of Education (District).
Communicate with parents, students and teachers regarding student discipline and attendance.
Assist and consult with local community agencies connected with student services.
Assist with supervision and coordination of free and reduced lunch and waiver applications.
Assist with supervision and coordination of Prudential Security personnel and AFSCME staff.
Assist with designing programs to meet the needs of low-income students.
Assist with designing programs that support multi-cultures and student diversity.
Lead and design projects as needed to assist students.
Supervise school events.
Facilitate PBIS and other climate related programs.
Assist at-risk students and advocate for their academic success