Dean of Students

Kingsbury Country Day School • Oxford Charter Township, MI

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About The Position

To assist in providing intervention programs to work with students toward fulfillment of the students’ potential intellectual, emotional and behavioral growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Exemplary work habits verified by reference check.
• Understanding of PBIS, behavior intervention methods.
• Excellent verbal and written communication using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or additional coursework, professional development relevant to strategies utilized in behavior intervention.
• Successful experience as a teacher.
• Previous experience in a school leadership role.
• Knowledge of and skills working with students from all backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates programs and activities designed to meet the academic needs of all students.
• Promotes family involvement in education through partnerships between the academy, parents and other organizations.
• Provides information, training, and support for families and educators.
• Increases educators’ awareness of the academic issues that impact family improvement for at risk, minority or hard-to-reach families.
• Assists with the academic assessments of the students.
• Assesses present developmental levels for purposes of implementing behavior intervention plans.
• Implements the behavior intervention plan with the information collected based on the individual needs of the child and family.
• Collects and documents reports for the student’s record for the purpose of ongoing academic and behavior intervention plans.
• Assists family members and school staff for the purpose of providing behavioral and academic intervention strategies.
• Receives referrals and background information for the purpose of conducting assessments and implementing behavior and academic intervention plans.
• Serves with guardians, faculty, and student groups as requested in advancing educational related activities and objectives.
• Performs record-keeping functions as the school leader directs.
• Seeks professional and personal development opportunities to develop knowledge and skills to become a school leader.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the school leader or superintendent may assign.

What This Job Offers

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