2026-2027 SY: Dean of Students

Santa Fe Public Schools • El Dorado, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides support and back-up to the Principal in providing a safe learning environment and ensuring a high-quality curriculum to include: Attendance Office, Average Daily Membership (Registration/Withdrawal), Truancy Prevention, and Dropout Prevention. Assists the Principal in implementing and managing policies, regulations, and procedures to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local regulatory agencies.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in a related field and six (6) years of experience in teaching and/or Administration required.
• NM Level 3A License
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Conflict mediation skills.
• Possesses excellent listening skills.
• Ability to use a computer, including proficiency in MS Office programs.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize work activities, and meet deadlines.
• Organization facilitation skills.
• First aid and CPR.
• Word processing, e-mail, and standard office software packages.
• Ability to make varied decisions, which at times must be made quickly, have a high impact on students and staff, may have long-term effects, and can have legal and financial implications for the school and district.
• A strong knowledge of services needed to support student learning.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and private automobile.

Nice To Haves

• New Mexico Level 3B Administrative license.
• Bilingual: English-Spanish.
• Knowledge of and experience with the District’s computerized data system is beneficial.
• Some evening or weekend work and travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with parents, students, and staff to resolve student safety and discipline issues. Communicates with law enforcement contacts, attends hearings and investigations, and prepares documentation. Monitors activities and facilities for conduct and safety concerns.
• Promotes and facilitates academic success for all students and staff. Provides for instructional materials and supplies, and integration of technology into instruction and curriculum.
• Serves as liaison between the school and parents, business partners, and the community. Attends school and community events.
• Assists students with general needs and makes referrals to internal and external services as needed.
• Assists with budget management and supervision of facilities and grounds maintenance. Coordinates support services such as transportation, maintenance, and food services.
• Maintains the school’s master schedule, including registration for students and staffing assignment dates.
• Provides input to grant applications, charter applications, and reports.
• Coordinates or oversees special program staff.
• Supervises communication with parents and students regarding attendance, schedules, etc.
• Participates in district and community meetings and committees. Communicates and upholds district policies in meetings and direct interpersonal exchanges. Develops consensus, mediates problems, coordinates schedules and activities with a variety of individuals, including staff members, district administrators and professionals, consultants, volunteers, parents, media reporters, and other people in the community.
• Assumes responsibility for the operation of the school in the absence of the principal; appears as a representative of the school in lieu of the principal.
• Assists the principal in all areas of budgeting, supervision, and planning.
• May assist in evaluating non-certificated staff. May assist in evaluating certified staff if Administratively licensed.
• Assists in parent conferences.
• Assists in general school record keeping.
• Serves as student/parent liaison to counseling staff.
• Serves as program evaluator for all Student Services operations.
• Makes independent decisions only in areas stipulated by the principal.
• Accepts the position as one of training as well as performance.
• Keeps the principal informed of pertinent occurrences and decisions enacted during the absence of the principal.
• May schedule and oversee athletic events and assemblies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401k
• 401k_matching
• health_insurance
• dental_insurance
• vision_insurance
• life_insurance
• disability_insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager