Dean of Students - 201 Days

Hamilton County Schools•Chattanooga, TN

About The Position

Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is working to ensure that all students thrive and experience a future without limits. We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding leaders, teachers, support staff, and district employees who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 75 schools, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County. Learn more about working for Hamilton County Schools at careers.hcde.org and get to know us and our strategic plan, Opportunity 2030. The Dean serves as a vital member of the school leadership and support team. This role integrates the responsibilities of a Dean of Students and a Social, Emotional, and Academic Development (SEAD) Coach to ensure students succeed in both academic and community environments. The Coach leads with an instructional presence, thinking critically to solve disciplinary, attendance, and social-emotional issues. The primary goal is to decrease behavior infractions and suspensions while increasing positive behavior and academic achievement through the implementation of district frameworks and the mentoring of staff. The candidate in this posiiton will also provide support in the following areas: MTSS & RTI²-B: Multi-Tiered System of Supports and Response to Intervention for Behavior. SEL Competencies: Self-Management, Self-Awareness, Social Awareness, Responsible Decision-Making, and Positive Relationships. Evidence-Based Practices: PBIS, Restorative Practices, Trauma-Informed Schools, De-escalation, and high-quality instructional strategies.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree. Master’s degree is preferred.
Teaching candidates must hold a valid state of Tennessee Teaching or School Service certification. If you hold a teaching license in another state, you must apply for a Tennessee teaching license.
Excellent interpersonal skills, especially the ability to communicate and collaborate with school age students.
Effective organizational skills, attention to detail, strong work ethic, and ability to multitask.
Ability to read and interpret documents, write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups.
Ability to research and interpret state and LEA student data.
Ability to interpret, apply and explain laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and contracts which affect the school.
Ability to utilize student formative and summative test data with all stakeholders.
Experience enforcing consequences and upholding high standards.
Experience working with urban school students and their families in a diverse environment.
Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills to deal effectively with students, educators, parents, and community members.
Demonstrate excellent planning, organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, and time management skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a teacher, social worker, or school psychologists, preferred.

Responsibilities

Communicate with families and work collaboratively with the school's Family Partnership Specialists and School Counseling staff.
Impact student achievement in the core academic areas by providing guidance and supporting students who are experiencing difficulty with study habits, attendance, and behavioral expectations.
Serve as a resource to staff by supporting the school action plan, quality instruction, and implementation of high-quality instructional materials.
Lead school-wide culture and climate programs such as: School-Wide Positive Behavior Initiatives and the Anti-Bullying Program. Facilitate training for students, teachers, and parents to help strengthen the school and community partnership.
Develop individualized student plans to support students with making positive choices.
Create and coordinate education supports to meet the needs of students.
Support and monitor students regarding academic, behavioral, and social behaviors.
Facilitate meetings for the purpose of meeting curriculum guidelines and/or ensuring that state mandates are achieved.
Attend school leadership meetings, and other meetings or professional development opportunities with student support strategies.
Participate in parent-teacher conferences.
Monitor student growth and progress.
Plan and implement talk structures that support student discourse, both academic and behaviorally focused.
Work with mentor teachers and teachers to ensure that students are being challenged in an academically rigorous setting, while being supported emotionally.