Dean of Students jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

SUMMARY:
The Middle School Dean of Students is a highly visible position and plays a critical role in leading a positive school culture. As a member of the middle school administrative team, the Dean is expected to have a pulse on the school community by collaborating with students and faculty in the different aspects of school life. Candidates for the position will have strong interpersonal skills and be able to set clear expectations for conduct. The Dean supports the daily operations of the Middle School, especially those pertaining to attendance, discipline and student activities. Moreover, a successful candidate will show interest in understanding pre-adolescent development and promoting the well-being of all students while leading with an energy, sense of humor and warmth that cultivates a sense of belonging within the middle school community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS (Other duties may be assigned)

• Supervise students during passing time in halls and grounds, the lunchroom and at school activities.
• Conduct regular inspections of the school building and grounds for safety.
• Handles all student attendance and disciplinary matters.
• Work with the administration teachers, parents, and students to promote and maintain a quality learning environment.
• Maintain a working knowledge of building operations.
• Help with the general operation of the school.
• Maintain communications with the community in general and parents specifically.
• Present a positive image of the school to parents, students, and faculty.
• Keep complete, up-to-date and accurate records as required and complete semester and year-end attendance/discipline reports.
• Take a leadership role in the PBIS Positive School Climate initiative.
• Work with Kent County Truancy Office and manage truancy process.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred
• At least three years of classroom teaching experience and two years of administrative or supervisory-related experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Ability to manage sensitive and sometimes confidential information

Grandville Public Schools is an equal opportunity educational institution. It is our expressed policy that no person shall be unlawfully excluded from participation, be denied benefits of, or otherwise subjected to discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation or transgender identity, disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, handicap/disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, “Protected Classes”), in its activities or programs as required by Title VI, Title IX and Section 504.

Any person believing that the Grandville Public School District or any part of the school organization has inadequately applied the principles and/or regulations of (1) Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972, (2) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, (3) Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, (4) Title II of the Americans with Disability Act (as amended), and (5) the Age Discrimination in Employment Act may bring forward a complaint, which shall be referred to as a grievance, to John Philo, the local Coordinator at the following address: 3839 Prairie SW, Grandville, MI 49418. Phone (616) 254-6589.