Dean of Students - Webster Elementary (26-27 School Year)

Urbandale Community School District•Urbandale, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dean of Students will provide leadership and guidance in order to establish and maintain a quality student management system and learning environment. The Dean of Students will collaborate with administrators, teachers, support staff, parents, and students to ensure systematic and systemic proactive and responsive measures are in place to address issues potentially interfering with students’ academic, behavioral, and socio-emotional well-being and success. The Dean of Students will support effective teaching and learning.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership
Iowa Administrative Evaluator Approval
Minimum three years of teaching experience.
Office equipment such as cell phones, multi-line phone systems, fax machines, copiers, and computers.
Ability to provide leadership, management and supervision.
Knowledge of/willingness to learn and apply Quality and Continual Improvement principles and practices.
Knowledge of and skill in effective student management.
Knowledge of district operations.
Ability to handle diversity in an objective manner.
Knowledge of and ability to work with at-risk students.
Knowledge of security and emergency procedures.
Ability to organize varied tasks and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
Ability to relate effectively with staff, students, parents, and the community.
Ability to coordinate district and community-based services.
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
Ability to contribute to a positive work environment and school climate
Demonstrates integrity, respect, and confidentiality

Responsibilities

Serves as an advocate for students and staff.
Provides leadership of staff and students.
Manages student discipline issues, including attendance, and works with teaching teams to provide a positive, collaborative learning environment in all classrooms.
Communicates with parents and staff pertaining to attendance and behavior issues.
Work collaboratively with the Facilitator of Family Outreach on truancy issues.
Work with the administrative team to collect and analyze data regarding attendance, tardies, and behavior to improve student academic performance.
Act as a role model to staff in the areas of behavior management, documentation, and positive interaction with students, parents, and administrators.
Assists teachers in overseeing 504 accommodation plans for students.
Leads the effort to design and implement new programs that reflect the changing needs of the student population.
Plans, conducts, and attends meetings with students, staff, parents, and community.
Meets with outside agencies to coordinate services for students and families.
Coordinates efforts with district school counselors and at-risk personnel to provide for the needs of students and families.
Assists with supervision requirements beyond regular school hours on a regular basis.
Assists the building administrator(s) in the interviewing process of building personnel.
Assists the building administrator(s) in planning and facilitating professional growth for certified and classified staff.
Assist the building administrator(s) in deploying the District professional growth assessment system.
Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.