Dean of Students High School

Chesterfield County Public Schools•West Ridge, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dean of Students assists school administration in supervising and monitoring student behavior and related activities. The role works with school staff and parents to prevent and resolve student behavior and attendance issues, and assists the principal with school-based leadership, instruction, curriculum, and the development of effective teaching and learning strategies. The position helps maintain a safe and secure school environment by supporting the school discipline plan, supervising students during and after school, and developing approaches to reduce discipline referrals. It also involves preparing discipline and attendance reports, communicating with school and central-office staff and outside agencies, and providing work direction to designated support staff. The Dean of Students works in a large public high school, with limited exposure to health and safety risks and a quiet-to-moderate noise level. The work is moderately physically active and includes extended walking and standing. The position requires at least three years of successful classroom teaching experience, a bachelor's degree, a current Virginia teaching license, and progress toward a master's degree in Administration and Supervision. Applicants must successfully complete FBI and state police criminal history investigations, a Child Protective Services investigation, and tuberculosis screening or testing. Compensation is $63,693.30–$97,692.55. The position is scheduled for 8 hours per day and 210 days per year.

Requirements

At least 3 years of successful classroom teaching experience.
Bachelor's degree.
Current Virginia teaching license.
Working toward a master's degree in Administration and Supervision from an accredited college or university.
Considerable knowledge of effective teaching strategies, including classroom-management best practices, and effective discipline practices and procedures.
Working knowledge of school law, policies, and regulations.
Ability to communicate effectively in speech and writing.
Abilities in decision-making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, program management, research, and planning.
Ability to analyze data to make program decisions and improvements.
Enthusiasm and passion for working with high school students.
Proficiency using a personal computer and other office equipment to support job functions.
Successful completion of FBI and state police criminal history investigations, a Child Protective Services investigation, and tuberculosis screening or testing.

Responsibilities

Assist in monitoring student behavior in classes, on buses, and at school events, including athletics, clubs, dances, and concerts.
Assist with implementing the school discipline plan to provide a safe and secure environment.
Confer with teachers and parents to resolve student behavior and attendance issues that disrupt learning.
Supervise students during school and after school hours.
Provide leadership in developing and implementing a plan to reduce discipline referrals.
Assist the building principal in other areas as needed.
Demonstrate commitment to improving professional competence.
Assess student learning on an ongoing basis and adjust instruction to meet group and individual needs.
Use district curriculum to plan daily instructional activities.
Organize data and prepare requested reports on discipline and attendance.
Provide work direction to the In-school Tutor Monitor, Security Monitor, and appropriate clerical and support staff.
Assist the principal with supervision of other school personnel as appropriate.
Communicate and work with school faculty and staff to resolve and investigate issues and exchange information.
Work with central-office personnel and outside agencies to develop and implement discipline and attendance programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.