Interim House Dean of Students

Newton Public Schools•Newton, MA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Interim Dean of Students manages the social, academic, and behavioral progress for 25% of the school population, working with the other Deans as a team to manage the wellbeing of the students, staff and faculty.

Requirements

Masters Degree or higher
Appropriate DESE certification
Minimum of 5 years of experience at the high school level
Ability to handle multitude of varying and complex issues
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong leadership skills
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with all stakeholders and to guide teachers to do the same

Nice To Haves

Assistant Principal/Principal License
Certification in educational leadership (i.e. supervisor/director or principal)
Supervisory/managerial experience
Skills and desire to work as team player with teachers and staff
Knowledge of student management practices, including use of data to inform decision making
Ability to use technology effectively

Responsibilities

Serve as a resource for building staff, administrators, and parents in working with students, creating a positive school climate, and helping students develop a positive self-concept. Skill in human relations which demonstrates sensitivity to needs and concerns of others.
Participate in or lead development of positive behavior support systems and development of intervention strategies. Develop and implement building-wide safety protocols and act as liaison to various community agencies.
Demonstrate ability to work successfully and positively with all students to provide them with assistance in meeting their educational needs. Coordinates, facilitates and implements disciplinary intervention steps and processes with staff, working closely with the principal, including participating or leading meetings regarding student growth and success (IEP and 504 case conferences, parent meetings, expulsion hearings, etc).
Work closely with other Deans to consistently manage all student progress. Attend and participate in various leadership team meetings and other building meetings as assigned.
Coordinate implementation of parent involvement as well as school sponsored events. Assist with school-wide and event supervision. May oversee school-wide team meetings and implementation efforts.
Ability to effectively supervise building classified staff in keeping with the staff member’s collective bargaining agreement.
Maintains accurate student discipline records including the documentation of all parent/guardian conferences, suspensions and phone calls for behavior.
Be highly present and visible during school hours ensuring a positive school environment.
Model the school’s core values and set the standard for professional behavior.
Communicate daily with students, parents, and teachers regarding attendance and discipline matters.
Responsible for implementing “other job related duties” as needed.
Consistent and on-time attendance is required.