Elementary School Dean of Students-CHICOT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Little Rock School District•Little Rock, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Elementary School Dean of Students at CHICOT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a 9.5-month contract position (195 days) that includes a benefits package. The role is FLSA EXEMPT and falls under the TEACHER SALARY SCHEDULE. The precise salary placement will be determined by experience and LRSD's salary placement guidelines. This position requires a strong commitment to quality desegregated and alternative education, knowledge of school curriculum, educational theory, and cultural differences. The Dean must be able to collaborate effectively with faculty, students, parents, administrators, community members, and support staff to develop inter-district magnet school programs and curriculum. A commitment to staff development and the belief that all children can learn are essential. Evidence of successful experience with parent and staff involvement in decision-making, and in addressing the social and emotional problems of at-risk and behaviorally challenging students is required. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with teachers on individual instructional and educational plans for students, including those in special education, are also necessary.

Requirements

Valid Arkansas Teaching License in any K-5 grade area.
Master’s degree or higher with approval for Arkansas certification as a Elementary Assistant Principal preferred.
At least three (3) years successful experience as a teacher and/or administrator in an urban school district.
Evidence of a strong commitment to quality desegregated and alternative education.
Knowledge of school curriculum; of current educational theory and practice; of cultural, socioeconomic, ethnic, and gender differences.
The ability to apply this knowledge when working with faculty, students, parents, administrators, community members, and support staff to design inter district magnet school programs and curriculum.
Commitment to staff development demonstrated by a willingness to initiate, participate in, monitor, and maintain in-service activities.
Demonstrates the conviction that all children can and will learn in the Little Rock School District.
Evidence of successful experience with parent and staff involvement in decision making.
Evidence of successful experience in dealing with student’s social and emotional problems of at-risk and behaviorally challenging students.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to collaborate with regular or special class teachers in the supervision, development, design, revision and monitoring of individual instructional and/or educational plans for pupils referred for evaluation and/or enrolled in special education.
Provide consultation where appropriate.
Must have the ability to work for the duration of the daily contracted time period, and to be physically present and at assigned work, with only infrequent unexcused absences, during the contract year.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or higher with approval for Arkansas certification as a Elementary Assistant Principal

Responsibilities

Oversees discipline of students and handles disciplinary problems as exhibited by students and assigns appropriate sanctions.
Assumes the role of a substitute in the classroom as needed.
Supervision of students at all times including arrival and dismissal.
Oversees safety issues and procedures to maintain a safe, orderly, and secure environment.
Assists with or prepares necessary reports or documentation as requested.
Assumes responsibility for encouraging and involving community, staff and where appropriate, students in decision making about educational program development and implementation at the building level.
Cooperates in conducting safety inspections and safety drill activities.
Assists in the administration of school rules regarding attendance.
Assists the Principal in the general administration of the school.
Meets with parents or other parties to resolve issues with students.
Assists with parent night activities and supervision.
Conducts supervisory activities for certified and non-certified staff as requested or initiated.
Attends monthly professional development meetings with the Special Programs staff to address due process compliance and building level issues.
Works with the administrative team to supervise and evaluation of certified staff.
Performs other duties as the Principal may assigned.