Dean of Students

Description

Job Purpose

The Dean of Students oversees discipline and security, as well as daily operations of the building. The Dean of Students coordinates student initiatives and activities as they relate to the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). 

Duties and Responsibilities

Primary job duties and responsibilities:

• Implements consistent strategies for managing students with the most challenging behaviors in a deterring and therapeutic manner that does not allow disruption of the norms of the school and the learning of other students.  
• Enforces code of conduct to maintain proper discipline and conduct.  
• Works with and assists the staff in the development of effective classroom discipline and organization.  
• Works with individual students or small groups for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing behavior expectations and concepts. 
• Meets with parents and community stakeholders for understanding the student discipline and other external student needs.
• Helps coordinate and participate in MTSS throughout the building
• Works with Administration, Student Success Coordinator, and the Master Teacher to develop, implement, document, and monitor the school’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). 
• Ensures high standards of achievement for all students. 
• Ensures an orderly, motivational, and aspirational culture and a strong school community where teaching, learning and healthy relationships can thrive.  
• Maintains good order and discipline among the pupils, safeguarding their health and safety.  
• Performs all other job duties as assigned.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Effectively creates and submits weekly/monthly reporting to supervisor. 
• Prepares required reports and paperwork such as discipline and suspension reports. 
• Assists the Director with student suspensions and expulsions.  
• Maintains confidentiality concerning all student and staff information and in all professional matters.  
• Adheres to the appropriate code of ethics and student confidentiality.  

Qualifications, Education and Experience

Necessary and desirable qualifications include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Must have a passion for improving educational opportunities for urban students and for building a strong, mission-driven organization.
• Commitment to continued personal and professional growth, and a commitment to the company’s mission, vision, and growth.  
• Working with student discipline, conflict resolution, and restorative justice practices.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. 
• Effective organizational skills with the ability to perform multiple tasks.  
• Proven, effective classroom management skills.
• Passion for working with youth of various social and economic backgrounds, as well as academic and educational levels.
• Willingness to go above and beyond to support students in achieving their goals.
• Proficiency in the use of technology. 
• Data Driven Mindset.

Education Preferred:

• A minimum of an associate or bachelor’s degree
• Possess relevant experience as deemed appropriate and acceptable by the School Director and/or Oakmont Education Group.

Experience preferred:

• A minimum of 1–2 years of experience working with students preferred.  
• Experience with MTSS, student behavioral intervention, restorative justice, student mediation, and parent engagement.

Working Conditions

This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment. The employee may be required to deal with students with behavioral risks and challenging parents at times. 

Physical Requirements

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. 

Reasonable accommodations can be made to employees with qualified disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the job, so long as there is no undue hardship created upon the organization or other employees within the organization.

Supervision Received

Occasional, minimal guidance, but follows established work methods.

Direct Reports

None.

Conclusion

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, qualifications, or physical demands associated with the position.