Position Type:
Administration
Date Posted:
4/12/2024
Location:
Dexter High School
Date Available:
2024/2025 School Year
Closing Date:
04/19/2024
District:
Dexter Community Schools - website
2024/2025 School Year
POSITION: DEA Position
Dean of Students
Literacy Coach – (this portion is grant funded)
INTERNAL POSTING DATE: April 12, 2024
INTERNAL CLOSING DATE: April 19, 2024
POSTING DEADLINE: April 19, 2024
SUMMARY
The dean of students will support the building principal with the essential duties and responsibilities noted below. The literacy coach will work closely with teachers in grades 5-6 to enhance literacy instruction, develop strategies for differentiation, and support the implementation of research-based best practices.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
The dean of students/literacy coach reports to and is evaluated by the building principal and Executive Director of Instruction.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of intervention programs that address the needs of at-risk students.
- Performs a variety of duties to assist the Principal in managing the school.
- Develops and administers disciplinary procedures in accordance with district policies and state laws; receives referrals and confers with students, parents, teachers, community agencies, and law enforcement; responds to and resolves parent, student, and staff concerns and complaints; serves on discipline or expulsion panels as assigned.
- Supervises students on campus before and after school; monitors students during lunch, recess, passing periods, and other activities; instructs students in appropriate behavior; disciplines students in accordance with established guidelines.
- Monitors and organizes attendance functions; prepares letters, calls parents, and attends meetings as needed regarding truant, absent or tardy students; provides leadership for attendance improvement efforts.
- Assist or act as 504 Coordinator for the building.
- Participates as needed in Individual Educational Plan meetings, Student Study Team meetings (SST) and 504 meetings, and assists with creating behavior plans.
- Liaison to student groups, current/future extracurricular activities and events. Supervises activities, including evening activities, as assigned.
- Attends meetings of parent and other groups, as needed.
- Works with the Principal to establish a safe and secure learning environment for students.
- Assists the Principal with provision of staff development programs.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Provides support to teachers in the areas of classroom management, instruction, planning and preparation.
- Collaborate with teachers to analyze student data and identify areas for improvement in literacy instruction.
- Provide ongoing professional development and coaching to teachers in grades 5-6, focusing on best practices in literacy instruction as outlined in the GELN Essential Standards and LETRS training.
- Model effective instructional strategies and provide feedback to teachers through classroom observations and coaching sessions.
- Support teachers in developing and implementing differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of students.
- Facilitate data-driven discussions to monitor student progress and adjust instructional practices accordingly.
- Stay current on research and trends in literacy education, and share relevant resources and strategies with teachers.
- Collaborate with other instructional coaches and district leadership to align literacy initiatives with district goals and priorities.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists in the supervision and evaluation of building support staff, as assigned by the principal.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
- Establishes and maintains productive, collaborative relationships with others.
- Relates to students with mutual respect while carrying out a positive and effective disciplinary program.
- Models district standards of ethics, confidentiality, and professionalism. Meets schedules and deadlines.
- Plans and organizes work.
- Follows through with directives.
- Performs a wide variety of specialized tasks; interprets and applies rules and regulations as appropriate.
- Applies knowledge of school law and district policy.
- Operates office equipment including a computer with a variety of software related to job requirements.
- Creates an environment where children from diverse backgrounds are comfortable and experience success.
- Builds relationships with families.
- Reads, interprets, applies, and explains rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Maintains consistent, punctual, and regular attendance.
- Demonstrates knowledge of correct English grammar and usage.
- Prepares and delivers oral presentations to groups.
- Defines problems, collects data, establishes facts, and draws valid conclusions.
- Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment.
- Uses effective interpersonal skills including tact, patience, and courtesy.
- Demonstrated expertise in literacy instruction and a deep understanding of research-based best practices.
- Proven ability to analyze student data and use findings to inform instructional decision-making.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive, collaborative relationships with teachers and other stakeholders.
- Experience providing professional development and coaching to teachers is preferred.
- Commitment to ongoing professional growth and a passion for improving student outcomes.
REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Three (3) years full time teaching experience.
- Masters in Reading or related area.
- Current teaching certification, Elementary or Middle School preferred.
- Recent and relevant training in literacy instruction and using research-based best practices, such as the GELN Essential Standards and LETRS training.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, staff, parents, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in education/leadership related fields. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Knowledge, skill and ability in the use of e-mail, internet, presentation software, spreadsheets and word processing.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and depth perception.
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Internal candidates should send a letter of intent and an updated resume to Tammy Reich at reicht@dexterschools.org, Ryan Bruder at bruderr@dexterschools.org, and Barb Leonard at leonardb@dexterschools.org.
External candidates should apply online.
This position will be posted internally and externally at the same time.
Applicants must be received by 4:00 PM on the deadline date.
The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its educational programs and activities, including employment opportunities.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER