Dean of Students jobs in Davenport, IA

Mid City High**

School or Department

Student Support Liaison: Mid City online students**

Assignment Open

8/22/2022

Date

TBD*

Start Time

TBD*

End Time

8.0

Number of Hours/Day

Non-Bargaining

Classification

9-12

Grade Level

ASAP

New Assignment Date

Salary: salary range starting at $18.60. Includes benefits package with $20,000 Life Insurance and Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with applicable co-pays. 195 days per school year (which includes 9 paid holidays) – 2021-22 will be prorated for the remainder of the year

Duties & Responsibilities: (Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)

• Develop positive & meaningful relationships specifically with the Credit recovery and 100% online Students.
• Assist students with support with Edgenuity course work.
• Become familiar with student support systems in the building and district to benefit students.
• Collaborate with school staff to organize and oversee individual student accommodations and programming.
• Assist with behavioral choices and instilling positive reinforcement with students and help with work completion
• Assist with the notification of student & parents/families when a student is at risk of not passing a class; develop plans to support student success.
• Assist students with developing healthy & effective organizational/study habits to be successful in school & life.
• Keep accurate, up-to-date records on students participating in mentoring, tutoring, & school & community activities related to their success.
• Successful candidate must possess strong inter-personal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential.
• Act as mentor to assigned group of students.
• Excellent attendance is mandatory for this position.
• Must be willing to support and implement Davenport’s multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) for both behavior and academics.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Physical Requirements of Position:
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 sit, stand, speak, hear, see, and walk to carry out routine duties. Must be able to occasionally lift, move, or push items of 50 lbs such as assisting children or moving/rearranging furniture. Must be able to supervise students in all types of weather, meet multiple demands from several people, and interact with the public and other staff.

Work Environment: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Noise level is quiet to loud. Work may be indoors and/or outdoors. Work may be in non-air conditioned rooms. Tobacco and alcohol-free environment. Fast-paced atmosphere with constant contact with students, staff, or the public. Direct responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of student. Special Qualification Desired: (Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)

• Experience working with at-risk high school youth preferred.
• BA in related field preferred.
• Possesses the ability to work effectively in small or larger teams and independently.
• Exhibit positive interpersonal skills.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with technology skills necessary to complete job duties including data entry on state website, Outlook and Microsoft Word products.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with diverse student population