Student Services Manager - Dean

Marion County Public Schools•Ocala, FL

About The Position

The Student Services Manager implements disciplinary procedures and policies to ensure a safe and orderly school environment. The role collects, reviews, and analyzes discipline data and develops strategies with students, teachers, and parents to support changes in student behavior. The position reports to the School Administrator. The manager helps develop student-conduct guidelines and discipline and safety plans; maintains student discipline records; carries out investigative and due-process procedures; and applies relevant laws, policies, and the District Code of Student Conduct. The role also supports student supervision and safety, advises staff on discipline practices, works with students and families on educational plans, and coordinates with school teams and outside agencies. The position requires a bachelor’s degree, at least three years of successful teaching experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience, basic technology skills, a valid Florida Teaching Certificate, and Florida Educational Leadership certification within five years of hire. Work takes place indoors and outdoors and may involve extreme heat, atmospheric conditions, and substantial noise. The position has medium physical demands, including occasional pushing, pulling, or lifting 20 to 50 pounds.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution.
Minimum of three years of verifiable successful teaching experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience deemed equal or superior.
Basic understanding and knowledge of current technology required for the position.
Valid Florida Teaching Certificate.
Obtain Florida Educational Leadership certification within five years of hire date.
Ability to perform the position’s essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to occasionally push, pull, or lift 20 to 50 pounds; frequently exert 10 to 25 pounds of force; and constantly exert negligible force to move objects.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing student-conduct guidelines and disciplinary policies and procedures that support a safe, orderly environment.
Design short- and long-range student discipline and school safety plans using research, performance data, and feedback from staff, students, parents, and community agencies.
Maintain comprehensive files on students requiring disciplinary action and maintain records for audits.
Complete investigations and due-process procedures, applying disciplinary action consistent with the District Code of Student Conduct.
Interpret and enforce State Board rules, School Board policies, applicable state and federal statutes, and the Student Code of Conduct.
Use relevant student information, including Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), when making discipline recommendations.
Remain visible and accessible on campus and at school-related activities and events during the workday.
Supervise orderly student movement and transportation safety on school grounds, as well as student activities on campus and at school-related events.
Recognize potential disruptions and implement strategies to prevent them.
Serve as liaison to the School Resource Officer and other legal authorities, and inform administration of impending challenges or unusual events.
Coordinate staff assistance to ensure adequate student supervision.
Participate in school educational planning and staffing teams to determine student placements or develop assistance plans.
Communicate with outside agencies and make appropriate referrals for psychological, social work, juvenile, health, or community services.
Pursue continuing professional growth through in-services, District meetings, and classes.
Guide and instruct teachers in discipline policies and school safety, providing training as needed.
Model professional and ethical standards consistent with Florida’s Code of Ethics and Principles of Professional Conduct of Education Professionals.
Assist administration with communicating disciplinary policies and procedures to staff, students, and parents through meetings and written materials.
Apply skills in interaction management, public relations, behavior modification, conflict resolution, supervision, problem-solving, planning, organizing, and data analysis.
Provide proactive leadership during school crises and medical emergencies.
Counsel individual students and recommend testing, guidance, psychological counseling, or community services when appropriate.
Consider recommendations for alternative education placements to improve student performance.
Use group-dynamics skills in culturally diverse settings.
Work with students and parents to create educational plans that support improved academic success.
Perform other duties as assigned.