Dean, Student Discipline, (Part-Time) - Estero High School

The School District of Lee County•Fort Myers, FL

About The Position

The Dean, Student Discipline assists with protecting students’ health and welfare and maintaining a safe environment for students and staff. The role supports fair, reasonable, and consistent student discipline; helps students establish high standards of conduct; and provides recommendations for conflict resolution. It implements and interprets programs, policies, and procedures related to the Student Code of Conduct and attendance, consistent with Florida law and School Board requirements. The position investigates and adjudicates discipline and attendance matters in accordance with Board policy and due process, maintains disciplinary records, and works with students, families, school staff, district services, community agencies, law enforcement, and the judicial system. It also supports interventions, professional development, policy and program improvements, and compliance efforts concerning student safety and welfare.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Valid Florida teaching certificate.
Three years of Highly Effective/Effective teaching experience.
Clear and concise oral and written communication skills.
Analytical, mathematical, organizational, and prioritization skills; flexibility and adaptability when priorities and demands change rapidly.
Knowledge of, and ability to interpret and enforce, applicable regulations, policies, and procedures, including student privacy and due process.
Knowledge of and experience using multiple project management tools and methodologies.
Knowledge of HIPAA, Public Records, Sunshine Law, FERPA, and other laws and regulations related to student and employee privacy, public information, and records retention.
Ability to define problems, analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions in investigative work.
Ability to interpret, explain, and administer District and School Board policies, administrative procedures, and state law.
Ability to respond effectively to inquiries or complaints from stakeholders, community members, and outside agencies.
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in stressful situations.
Ability to use data-driven decision-making to implement effective programs.
Ability to effectively present controversial or complex information to stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Educational leadership or administration and supervision certification preferred.
Proven experience successfully managing business or department functions and staff preferred.
Industry certification preferred.
Lean Six Sigma Certification preferred.
Alternatives to the listed qualifications may be acceptable as determined by the Board.

Responsibilities

Assist with protecting the health and welfare of students and maintaining a healthy, safe environment for students and staff.
Maintain fair, reasonable, and consistent student discipline and assist students in establishing high standards of conduct and resolving conflicts.
Assist with implementing Student Code of Conduct and attendance programs consistent with Florida Statutes, School Board policy, and established procedures.
Investigate, adjudicate, and monitor Student Code of Conduct infractions and student complaints fairly and in accordance with Board policy and due process.
Interview students, witnesses, parents or guardians, and staff during attendance and disciplinary investigations.
Schedule and conduct conferences with parents or guardians and teachers about attendance and discipline issues.
Report illegal acts to appropriate administrators or outside authorities.
Present the school’s case in due process proceedings for suspensions and expulsions; suspend students in accordance with Board policy and state law.
Readmit students after out-of-school suspensions and facilitate re-entry meetings with students and teachers.
Monitor progressive discipline data, including detentions, classroom referrals, Saturday detentions, and in-school suspensions.
Assist in developing alternative interventions for chronic attendance and discipline issues and revising related student policies, including those addressing identified at-risk factors.
Monitor student eligibility for school-sponsored activities and athletics in relation to discipline and attendance.
Maintain disciplinary records consistent with Board policy, state law, and best practices, including use of the Florida Department of Education’s School Environmental Safety Incident Reporting System (SESIR).
Liaise and confer with families, teachers, counselors, student services staff, students, child welfare agencies, law enforcement, and the judicial system on discipline, welfare, and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
Refer students for evaluation with other District professional staff as needed.
Collaborate with Academic Services, Student Services, and School Resource Officers on recommendations for revisions to student-related programs, policies, and procedures.
Assist with implementing and interpreting program requirements, policies, and procedures affecting students at school.
Stay current on pedagogical studies related to discipline, restorative justice, and alternative education programming.
Assist with professional development related to the Student Code of Conduct and discipline or attendance issues.
Serve on the Multi-Tier System of Supports (MTSS) Committee.
Conduct periodic campus tours to ensure school and District policies are being enforced.
Assist District leadership in developing programs supporting compliance with Board policies on school-related crimes, threats of violence, teen dating violence or abuse, harassment, discrimination, bullying, hazing, and inclusion.
Adhere to the Principles of Professional Conduct for the Education Profession in Florida.
Maintain high visibility at school and in the community and regularly engage stakeholders in the work of the school.