Dean, Student Discipline

The School District of Lee County•Fort Myers, FL

16h

About The Position

The Dean, Student Discipline supports student health, welfare, safety, attendance, and conduct. The role helps maintain fair, reasonable, and consistent discipline; implements programs and procedures related to the Student Code of Conduct and attendance; investigates and addresses violations in accordance with Board policy, state law, and due process; and works with students, families, staff, District departments, and outside agencies. The Dean also maintains disciplinary records and monitors discipline and attendance data, supports interventions and policy revisions, and contributes to professional development and school safety efforts. The position requires clear communication, sound judgment, analytical and organizational skills, flexibility, and the ability to interpret and apply relevant laws, policies, and procedures. The Dean must handle investigative work, respond to stakeholder concerns, present complex or controversial information, and maintain professionalism in stressful situations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Valid Florida teaching certificate.
Three years of Highly Effective or Effective teaching experience.
Clear and concise oral and written communication skills.
Analytical, mathematical, organizational, and prioritization skills.
Flexibility and adaptability in responding to rapidly changing priorities and demands.
Knowledge of and ability to interpret and enforce regulations, policies, and procedures for the assigned functional area, 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.
Other qualifications may be accepted as determined by the Board.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Educational leadership or administration and supervision certification.
Proven experience successfully managing business or department functions and staff.
Industry certification.
Lean Six Sigma Certification.

Responsibilities

Assist with protecting students’ health and welfare and maintaining a healthy, safe environment for students and staff.
Maintain fair, reasonable, and consistent student discipline and help students establish high standards of conduct and resolve conflicts.
Assist with implementing Student Code of Conduct and attendance programs in accordance with Florida Statutes, School Board Policy, and established procedures.
Investigate, adjudicate, and monitor Student Code of Conduct infractions, including student complaints, in a fair manner consistent 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 concerning attendance and discipline.
Report illegal acts to appropriate administrators or outside authorities.
Present the school’s case in due process proceedings for suspensions and expulsions, and suspend students in accordance with Board policy and state law.
Readmit students after out-of-school suspensions and facilitate re-entry meetings between 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 policies addressing at-risk factors.
Monitor student eligibility for school-sponsored activities and athletics in relation to discipline and attendance.
Maintain disciplinary records in accordance with Board policy, state law, and best practices, including use of the Florida Department of Education’s School Environmental Safety Incident Reporting System (SESIR).
Serve as a liaison and confer with families, school staff, students, child welfare agencies, law enforcement, and the judicial system on discipline, welfare, and Behavior Intervention Plans.
Refer students for evaluation with other District professional staff as needed.
Collaborate with Academic Services, Student Services, and School Resource Officers on recommendations concerning programs, policies, and procedures affecting students.
Assist with implementing and interpreting program requirements, policies, and procedures affecting students at school.
Stay current on pedagogical studies relating to discipline, restorative justice, and alternative education programming.
Assist with professional development related to the Student Code of Conduct, discipline, and attendance.
Serve on the Multi-Tier System of Supports (MTSS) Committee.
Conduct periodic campus tours to help ensure school and District policies are enforced.
Assist District leadership in developing programs supporting compliance with Board policies concerning 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.